Morocco Market (pirate And Snake Charmer)

[Michael Kontraros]

These are my latest miniatures

2 separate 70 mm figures. It can be joined together forming one piece.
It is a completely scratch build miniature (no ready parts used) painted by Diego Ruina and sculpted by me.
For the figures I used AB and Duro and the background is made mostly by super sculpey and Duro.
The left part is a snake charmer and the right one an old pirate

A fine painting detail are the tattoos that covers 60% of the pirates biddy, and the oriental designs that decorates the snake charmer's clothes that unfortunately can't be seen at the photos.

The door is inspired by a real morocco door

 

[Mirofsoft]

This is an amazing good job
Unusual but attractive

 

[Michael Kontraros]

I like anusual things

 

[yeo_64]

Awesome looking models !
I Love them !
Thanks for the post, my friend.
Cheers !
Kenneth.

 

[arxo]

Incredible work!

 

[Danis]

what a nice work !!
Love it !!

 

[DEL]

Outstanding. Great sculpting, Great painting, Great fun.
The door structure is tremendous, and each piece works individually
Cheers
Derek

 

[Christosjager]

We are lucky to have you here in this forum Michael, your works are a great inspiration

 

[Ferris]

That's terrific! Very nicely executed and very original. I love the painting of the wooden doors, wonderful!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Michael Kontraros]

thank you all

 

[sarouman]

Well done Michael!!
Excellend scultping......... master class.!!!

Alexandros

 

[megroot]

Awesome sculptwork.
Marc

 

[Michael Kontraros]

thank you for that. I am flatterd!!!!!!
... bust I must admit that diego's painting makes my sculpt better

 

[Michael Kontraros]

this is the unpainted figures (only primer)

 

[kansas kid]

Holy Cow, Batman. . . this is incredible. Beautiful photos
too. Such a creative and unique way to join the two pieces
together. The Door all by itself is worth the price of admission!
Wow, another excellent example of colour harmony too.
You sir, are some fine artist. Congratulations.

The Miami Jayhawk

 

[Michael Kontraros]

Thank you SO much, but I must say again that I just the sculptor...

 

[Babelfish]

Thank you SO much, but I must say again that I just the sculptor...

You are too modest Sir. There is no "just" about it. You have an amazing talent, which D.R.'s painting has brought to life.

If this was a commercially available piece I'd be in like Flint after one. Not that I'd be able to paint it anything like as well, but it's such an unusual piece and so full of character & detail, it's what being part of this great hobby is all about.

Inspiring stuff!!

- Steve

 

[Michael Kontraros]

much obliged!