Mike's 28th Maori Bn Sgt - Finished

[megroot]

when I first looked I thought it whas a picture.
The colors and the different textures into the clothing is magnificent.
Absolutely lifelike painting.

Marc

 

[Marina Shtey]

It is excellent!

 

[Steve Ski]

That is some incredible work Mike, the face looks way too real! What a great piece fo work buddy!!

Cheers, Ski.

 

[mil-mart]

Superb painting , a faultless piece of art. Congratulations.

Cheers Ken

 

[Richie]

Hi Mike,
That work of yours is outstanding, informatitive and inspirational. Big thumbs up. Can't wait to see what you tackle next.

cheers
Richie

 

[bonehead]

Hey Mike!

Great stuff! This really is a different approach to painting - where the primary concern is with surface effects over the usual shading and highlighting. I can compare this with recent developments in the painting of armor models, where the passé "Verlinden" approach of shading and highlighting has been totally supplanted by preoccupation with surface weathering effects.

This is very effective in this large scale. But, as I suspect you discovered, it is WHOLE LOT of work! Kudos!!

 

[Markus]

Fantastic Paintjob !!! I LOVE IT !!!

 

[pmfs]

A piece of art Mike.

Pedro

 

[Gellso]

Superb painting.

Gells

 

[Tony Barton]

This is a wonderful job, and the textures , as everyone says, are brilliantly done. And I love the face.
In a way , as a 1/6th scale modeller myself, it's surprising you don't go the whole hog and make him with real clothes and kit !

 

[amcairns]

Hi Mike,
I cant add much to what has been already said,but you have really brought him to,life.The textures you,ve done are great ,not a milimitre spared from the brush.
Regards
Andy

 

[Dave - LastCav]

Just perfect!!!!!!!

 

[Cristiane]

Very, very realistic.
The face is that I liked so much.
Congratulations!!!

 

[John Bowery]

Mike,
I just agree with everyone else. Nothing left to say. Great job.
Cheers
John

 

[Jimmy S]

It's all been said mate what a stunner. Will we see it in Brisbane this year?

 

[Mike S.]

I've been watching your progress photos on this via Facebook Mike. Marvelous figure in every possible respect. Your devotion and time spent on this really shows. This is a show stopper and museum quality piece.

Wonderful!

 

[Mariobusta]

Outstanding Mike ,your style really suits these large scale figures .Well done.

 

[Captain Lol]

Great work Sir

 

[Einion]

That turned out ace Mike, even in the thread thumbnail the paintjob looks realistic. The face looks just awesome, straight-on we could be looking at photos of a real person!

Einion

 

[alamac]

Hi Mike,
It's all been said over the thread , but quite simply a STUNNING result my friend , as I said to you when you were here in Brisbane these figures are big but the results make a superb centrepiece and start a lot of conversations, Mate I hope you enjoyed painting him as much as I enjoyed seeing you bring him to life and honouring the men of the 28th Bn . I doff my hat to you
Cheers
Al