Mike's ANZAC Digger Bust from Model Cellar

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Here are some further shots of this bust sculpted by Steve Leadley aka Valiant.
Now available from Paul @Model Cellar http://www.modelcellar.com
Your thoughts always welcome.

More here -
In Progress sculpting: http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/anzac.43038/#post-439138
In Progress painting: http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/mikes-gallipoli-digger-bust.101061/
Release Announcement: http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/a-n-z-a-c-digger-gallipoli-1915-1-9-scale-model-cellar.103331/

 

[Nap]

Mike

It is STUNNING artwork ...textures, sweat , just love it , very tempted on this one ....perhaps SK might get this one .

There is nothing on it I don't like

Its hard to believe its not a bigger scale as well

...Oh and Steve sculpting isn't bad either ...LOL

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Mike

It is STUNNING artwork ...textures, sweat , just love it , very tempted on this one ....perhaps SK might get this one .

There is nothing on it I don't like

Its hard to believe its not a bigger scale as well

...Oh and Steve sculpting isn't bad either ...LOL

Thanks for sharing

Nap

Thanks Nap.
It's a large bust and enjoyed trying to show him in a final desperate action as Steve's originally intended.
Do hope you get a chance to have a go with this one.
- Mike

 

[Nap]

Thanks Nap.
It's a large bust and enjoyed trying to show him in a final desperate action as Steve's originally intended.
Do hope you get a chance to have a go with this one.
- Mike

Cheers Mike you have certainly achieved what you wanted to ..it really does have so much feeling in both sculpt and painting....you put your heart and soul into it .

"Have a go" ....hope so !!!!

Nap

 

[mick3272]

I didn't realise that Leadley lad was sooooooooooooo talented.
I new he was good but this takes the biscuit ( Ops shouldn't have mentioned the B word around Nap)
The brush work has bought it to life.
Well done BOTH
Mick

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

I didn't realise that Leadley lad was sooooooooooooo talented.
I new he was good but this takes the biscuit ( Ops shouldn't have mentioned the B word around Nap)
The brush work has bought it to life.
Well done BOTH
Mick

Mick, thanks & agree about Steve's sculpting'. You should see next one
Steve did some really nice work on webbing of this one with a special type of fabric tape to give it a natural ribbed texture.
-Mike

 

[Viking Bob]

You have certainly portrayed the dirt and the look of a soldier who's been in the trenches for months on end. You have an outstanding talent with a brush.

 

[anstontyke]

simply stunning work mike, you certainly make him come to life, also congrats to steve for a great sculpt.

tony

 

[Chrisr]

Quite exceptional painting Mike. Unbelievable actually. A very talented painter kicks another goal with such realism - just look at the skin and webbing.

Well done mate.

Cheers
Chris

 

[ModelCellar]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for posting the additional pics. As others have said, your paintwork is simply amazing ...you have really brought this guy to life.

regards,
Paul

 

[Borek]

Again I have to say - awesome paint. So realistic and atmospheric... Beautiful work really!

Cheers Borek

 

[clrsgt]

An awesome and exceptional paint job; how your manage to make your figures seem to come alive both baffles and amazes me.

 

[Andrew Belsey]

Amazingly real! Stunning!!
Andy B

 

[peedee]

Amazing all round team work guys.

Great work from the silver fern and the silver fox.

Paul.

 

[KuK_Grenadier]

Hi Mike,
your painting is like magic - the closer one gets the better it looks.
I can't find a single spot on this bust which proofs this is a bust in scale 1:9 - no it looks absolutely real to me. As i said before, you are a magician with your brushes!

 

[phil_h]

Not much I can add to the conversation - it's just always a pleasure to see such stunning and impressive work. Very inspiring...

Regards,
Phil

 

[Grod]

Great work Mike.
Gordon

 

[megroot]

Absolutely a artist impression of a ANZAC.
What a impressive work.

Marc

 

[1969]

Stunning work Mike, really brought out the fine sculpting from Steve, love the way you have depicted him.

Steve

 

[mil-mart]

Outstanding painting Mike, when you posted the teaser pics I didn't know it was one of Steve's .
Congratulations Steve excellent sculpting.

Cheers Ken