Mike's ModelCellar LewisGunner 1/9 by Carl Reid

[tiberius57]

Absolutely fantastic painting. The range of tones is amazing and how all blends to create the mood is outstanding.
Mike, THANKS a lot for your art!
Cheers,
Zeno

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

A closing set of photos for here.
Now onto smaller figures.
How's "O'Flaherty" look?
-MjB

 

[Wayneb]

A lot of work and a lot of talent and a super job; a real Model (C)seller.

Wayne

 

[ModelCellar]

Mike,

Outstanding! ...utterly AMAZING!! You have out done yourself =)).

Paul
www.ModelCellar.com

 

[Steve Brodie]

stunning work, simply stunning

 

[Barrie Harris]

What can one add to all the above .
Fab ,Great Painting ,Out Standing , the list just go' s on and on .
Well Done ,all round winner.

Barrie(Newbee)

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

stunning work, simply stunning

What can one add to all the above .
Fab ,Great Painting ,Out Standing , the list just go' s on and on .
Well Done ,all round winner.
Barrie(Newbee)

Thanks Steve & Barrie for acknowledgement on this fellow.
He was special chance to acknowledge part of my family's history.
I miss these large scale projects so may find time to return to try doing another signature piece next year.

A lot of work and a lot of talent and a super job; a real Model (C)seller. Wayne

Mike,
Outstanding! ...utterly AMAZING!! You have out done yourself =)).
Paul
www.ModelCellar.com

Ta! Wayne - overdue thank you for commenting too.
Trust this little guy gets good support for Model Cellar too Paul
- Mike

 

[smudger1960]

Hi mike
This is such a beautifully painted piece,I love the way you've handled the different textures of clothing and equipment,I'd say it's one of your best mike,and a lovely presentation as well,well done

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Hi mike
This is such a beautifully painted piece,I love the way you've handled the different textures of clothing and equipment,I'd say it's one of your best mike,and a lovely presentation as well,well done

Kind comments Brian as this variation is what I'm always striving for, as well as lifting overall presentation.
Great admirer of your dioramic flair with bust. Keen to have a go at this one day perhaps.
-Mike

 

[misfit151]

That's a first class paint job Mike ....terrific......Mike

 

[Michael Scarborough]

Back on board and catching up here......fantastic figure, Mike-san! I'm starting on same and will follow your lead, if I may.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

 

[Nap]

I must have missed this on FB, hanging my head in shame.
Absolutely amazing painting, every bit of kit looks real.
Top notch.

Me too ...head bowed ..it looks fantastic

Nap

 

[grasshopper]

Amongst your best...which is pretty much best of the best...

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

That's a first class paint job Mike ....terrific......Mike

Sorry Misfit - missed your post on this thread. Thanks for commenting.

Back on board and catching up here......fantastic figure, Mike-san! I'm starting on same and will follow your lead, if I may.
Cheers from NYC, Michael

Yes you use thin layers for acrylics.
To keep these in control I was using W&N Blending medium, but now prefer Vallejo Medium which has a more milky appearance & helps keep flow manageable. This thins as well so tend not to use filtered water apart from cleaning brush. Highly recommend AK Interactive Brit WW1 as guarantee flat finish.
Any further question mate?

Amongst your best...which is pretty much best of the best...

Me too ...head bowed ..it looks fantastic
Nap

Thanks Hop & Nap - appreciate support.
I haven’t painted any big fellows since this.
Have a special project boiling & hope to get in to it before year’s end.
MikeNZ

 

[Michael Scarborough]

OK, Mike, as you know, I'm a WWI airplane guy. On the few figures I've done, I've only used oils and enamels, so thanks for these tips on transitioning to acrylics.

Thin layers….got it.....appreciate the guidance....

FORWARD!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

 

[Viking Bob]

Outstanding work Mike, superb painting and one of the best.

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

That's the Lewis Gun bust that I had referred to on a recent thread regarding the Youngs bust that only has a small section of the gun and that would be an outstanding bit of painting with the weathering placing this guy right onto the battlefields.
TERRY

 

[MCPWilk]

Superbly painted and weathered. He looks suitably knackered.

Mike