Mike's William & Walter Tell Done...

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Excellent painting Mike,love the texture on the clothing and also the apple !!!! Very well thought out.
I have one of these figure sets on my for sale list,the guy who wants it sold asks 40 euros,saying that he paid 45 euros at the World Expo for this" limited edition" although it is still available.I offered it to a Planet Figure member who pointed out that 40 euros is more than the price on the world expo website......Wierd !!!!! Wouldnt this make you mad ???
Regards
Pete

Hi Pete, figures cost me 35 Euros + postage to NZ worth every penny I reckon.
It is Limited Edition - think about 300 produced, less that 100 now.

Andrea sculpted a little half on the original base, felt it was a bit big & wanted to show both halves of the split apple. Made my own & then split it as part of process. Pretty straight forward. Painted it in acrylics.

Mike

 

[Ferris]

Lovely work Mike!
The background pattern is a bit distracting I must say, but the paintjob is top notch.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Lovely work Mike!
The background pattern is a bit distracting I must say, but the paintjob is top notch.

Cheers,
Adrian

That background has to go Adrian! Too many think it detracts will see what I can do in weeks to come.

Thanks though for kind feedback.

Mike

 

[Illa]

I'm really like this idea!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Never did share this lovely pair, my Fathers Day gift, with a plain background.
Here they are...

 

[Wings5797]

As you say a lovely piece Mike,
I like it.
As a gift you have done it good justice Mate, The previous background took the focus away from the sculpt and your great painting skill.........in my humble opinion.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[samson]

I like it very cool piece

 

[dave mosher]

Beautifully sculpted and painted

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

As you say a lovely piece Mike,
I like it.
As a gift you have done it good justice Mate, The previous background took the focus away from the sculpt and your great painting skill.........in my humble opinion.
Cheers,
Keith

I like it very cool piece

Beautifully sculpted and painted

Thank you guys for following up on this older figure.
Reflecting on this one would approach it completely different today.
Still very much a personal favourite.

Stay safe

Mike

 

[smudger1960]

What a fantastic job youv'e done on this mike,the weathering in the clothes and groundwork is brilliant,I love this piece,congratulations mate.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

What a fantastic job youv'e done on this mike,the weathering in the clothes and groundwork is brilliant,I love this piece,congratulations mate.

Always value comments posted here, so thanks Brian for taking time to post.

Stay safe,

Mike

 

[alamac]

What can i say Mike , STUNNING , but then again that's what we expect from your talented hands , I love this figure a pity it was a limited edition , great stuff mate
Cheers
Al

 

[amcairns]

Hi Mike,
Excellent work.I like the signature and motif which finishes the work truely.
regards
Andy

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Hi Mike,
Excellent work.I like the signature and motif which finishes the work truely.
regards
Andy

What can i say Mike , STUNNING , but then again that's what we expect from your talented hands , I love this figure a pity it was a limited edition , great stuff mate
Cheers
Al

Thanks Al & Andy for supportive comments.
Maybe some of these still around Al, worth tracking down one if you get a chance.
Good eye for detail Andy, used kiwi as my personal logo on painted figures before getting my son to do a tidier version to "stamp" my photos with.

Missed catching up with both of you in Brisbane
Maybe another date & another time

Mike

 

[CCL]

Could we got one of this nice figure?

Very nice work and posture.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Could we got one of this nice figure?
Very nice work and posture.

Thanks CCL, NOT SURE IF & where to get this little guy today.
May want to try contacting Michael Zeller over a King Miniatures
http://www.kingsfigurines.com/crbst_9.html

I understand he was involved in Swiss World Expo where this was one of commemorative figures or ask on Planet here

Good luck

Mike

 

[kiwi45]

Remember this well Mike, I't prompted me to buy the limited edition kit, which is still in its box, it came with special pin and box detail. not sure whether to paint it...
Les

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Remember this well Mike, I't prompted me to buy the limited edition kit, which is still in its box, it came with special pin and box detail. not sure whether to paint it...
Les

Good to hear mate, perhaps could get a good price of pop over to Al Mac who'd love it I reckon

Go the ABs!!!!!!

What can i say Mike , STUNNING , but then again that's what we expect from your talented hands , I love this figure a pity it was a limited edition , great stuff mate
Cheers
Al