Completed Mike's Aussie Bren Gunner

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Jeff, Jim, Denes I've been overwhelmed by response received here guys - thanks heaps for taking the time to comment!!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Mike,you want to be proud of this piece of art. Mate you have done a exceptional job here.I am so looking forward to see him at The QMHE Show in Brisbane Australia 8th and 9th of September.Looking forward to catch with you Mike.

Kind Regards,John

Do hope this one stands up to physical scrutiny John, your tips on photography have helped me take photos, so will value all your feedback when you see this chap late next week.

Travel safely mate, will need to do a Skype or bounce emails about airport meeting arrangements.

Also added another slightly brighter image that I provided to Andy for his consideration, perhaps you can take some different shots in Brisbane.

Can't wait to see your haul there too

 

[homellop]

Brilliant!!!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Brilliant!!!

Value your comment immensely Jaume.

 

[fanai]

Mike have been talken to Phil about this one - sounds like the Show is going to be a southern hemisphere top place to be
Ian
8th and 9th here we come

 

[Markus]

Excellent bust and perfect paintjob !! I LOVE IT !!!

 

[john din]

wow, fucking unbelivable !!!!!!!!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

wow, fucking unbelivable !!!!!!!!

Tell us what your really think John
Thanks mate!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Excellent bust and perfect paintjob !! I LOVE IT !!!

Appreciate your post here Markus, good to see this bust still of interest to others.

Stay safe,
Mike

 

[davidmitchell]

Awesome work Mike ,love all the effects you have done to make this bust come to life.


Cheers David

 

[Meehan34]

awesome work sir. I love every bit of it.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Mike & Dave good to hear from you both, most grateful for your kind thoughts on this one.
Both your work has inspired me too.

Stay safe,

Mike

 

[Don]

This bust just jumps out at you like a photo of a real soldier. The sweat stains, the sweat and the dirt are amazing.
A wonderful bit of work.

Don

 

[Carlos69]

WOW !

You have captured a true gritty in combat look to this piece which is so hard to get right.. The grime and sweat.. Great work !

Carlos

 

[Vaux]

Great paint job, I really like the bust.

Regards

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Thank you Don, Series 7 & Vaux - I always strive for realistic "feel" for soldiers & this one particular cried out for it considering the harsh conditions these young men endured on Kokoda Trail.

Stay safe,

Mike

 

[Grod]

Top work on a great bust.
Gordon

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Top work on a great bust.
Gordon

Thanks Gordon, kind of you to post a comment here.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

I reshot this fellow again a wee whole back.
Helps give a better sense of detail & how he looks in flesh.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Merryweather]

I'm in awe,as always!