WIP Mike's WW1 NZRB Lewis Gunner Bust in 1\6th

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Fransab said:
Hi!
It isn´t a figure, it´s a picture of you, hahaha. Fantastic, incredible, perfect. Congratulations!!!
Regards,
Francisco
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Hi Francisco, thank you we for your encouragement.
Hope our finished Charlie meets the standard your expressing :)

Stay safe,

Mike
 
Congrats Mike, my son marries the end of the month. Good to hear all went well with the move. Hope you get the model bunker up and running mue pronto, or as practicable as possible, first things first as the Mrs. says.

Cheers, Ski.
 
Steve Ski said:
Congrats Mike, my son marries the end of the month. Good to hear all went well with the move. Hope you get the model bunker up and running mue pronto, or as practicable as possible, first things first as the Mrs. says.
Cheers, Ski.
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Wedding went well & now just enjoying some days off, before trip home next week Ski.
Plan to break out brushes, so can continue bringing Charlie to life next weekend.
Hope to have more photos to share by Xmas time.

Trust you have wonderful festive season nuptials with son & rest of family mate.

m@rp said:
Wow what to say
The face is highly realistic
Pascal
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Hi Pascal
Good to see your comment here thank you.
Mike
 
Charlie continues to unfold.
Progress since returning to this project over the last week.

More or less finished his front.
Unless you or someone spots some necessary corrections ;-)

Thoughts always welcome though.

Happy 2015 to every Planeteer from a sunny downunder :)

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Looks superb Mike only tiny thing and it might be the pics (Lord knows I am not one to pick holes with photos :D) is maybe a darker coloured wash on the revolver lanyard ? it looks to be one colour
Steve
 
Helm said:
Looks superb Mike only tiny thing and it might be the pics (Lord knows I am not one to pick holes with photos :D) is maybe a darker coloured wash on the revolver lanyard ? it looks to be one colour
Steve
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Thanks & good call Steve, exactly what I wanted to hear :)
More work required, I'm right on it!
 
Mike

This is an epic project with an insane level of detail and unbelievable degree of realism.
My only suggestion is to look at making the brass work a little brighter, especially where the brass would be rubbed frequently.
It's only a minor point as frankly I think it's as close to perfect.
 
tonydawe said:
Mike

This is an epic project with an insane level of detail and unbelievable degree of realism.
My only suggestion is to look at making the brass work a little brighter, especially where the brass would be rubbed frequently.
It's only a minor point as frankly I think it's as close to perfect.
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Hi Tony,

Thanks mate! Always value your comments.
Good point on brass. I do tend to keep this quite dull to avoid parade yard look.
Though can see point of showing wear & rubbing in use too.
Have to see how I go on this.
Dome brass buttons for pistol, gasmask haversack & ammo pouch are all brighter than webbing in reality.
Used a little Jo Sonja Pearl White mixed with Vallejo Brass & Sepia wash to show this, plus glazed with Satin.
Will have a crack now with some more of this.

Stay safe & may 2015 bring more of your wonderful projects to life.

Mike
 
Geez!

Mike you don't skimp over anything.

Every portion, every segment, every detail gets an equal share of meticulous attention towards realism. Gosh a mighty what a lovely looking piece, and it ain't even done yet!

Jo Sonja Pear White huh? I'm saving that one!

Joe
 
Joe55 said:
Geez!
Mike you don't skimp over anything.
Every portion, every segment, every detail gets an equal share of meticulous attention towards realism. Gosh a mighty what a lovely looking piece, and it ain't even done yet!
Jo Sonja Pearl White huh? I'm saving that one!
Joe
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On Ya Mate! (Kiwi expression for "thank you")

Can always rely on your enthusiasm to to cheer me up Joe :)
Just did tidy ups on brass & lanyard as recommended by guys here last night.
Now on to small pack details.

May you have a stupendous 2015 with lots more painting too.

Stay safe
Mike
 
housecarl said:
Stunning Mike.
All the best for 2015.(y)
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Ta mate!
Neat having yours & others support here Carl.
This Planet Community thing really seems to have come of age.
We gotta appreciate people like Gordy & other moderators that created such a place to share.
The balance of encouragement, help & constructive criticism certainly helps make it my first choice figure online home :)

Oh well back to the day job ;)

Likewise to you & family for 2015 - it's gonna be another big 'un!

Stay safe
Mike
 

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