Completed "river Crossing" Australian Soldier, New Guinea, Ww2.

[Mark S]

Ive just finished my version of the wonderful sculpt by Phil Walden of an Australian digger crossing a river in New Guinea during WW2
Here are some pics~

 

[housecarl]

Looks excellent Mark.
What did you use for the lilies?
Carl.

 

[Mark S]

Thanks Carl,
The lilly pads are magic sculp Carl, and the flowers are made from plastic card and pink cord on a pin.

 

[Mark S]

You can find this piece and many other Phil Walden pieces at http://www.ozmods-kits.com/military-figures-120mm.

 

[taffjones]

This is brilliant, what a unique piece. The water really catches my eye on how well it has been done. If I could maybe make one suggestion it would be some darker patches on his uniform from where the water has splashed up or where he has sweated. But even without them its still a fantastic piece to be proud of.

 

[Mark S]

Thanks Taff, I've never photographed a figure and been completely happy with the results.
The wet uniform effect you mention is in fact very clearly seen on the figure if seen with the naked eye and something I paid some attention to as far a the right colours are concerned.
But unfortunately it hasn't come across in these pics, but neither have all the flaws

 

[housecarl]

Thanks Mark, brilliant idea.
Carl.

 

[taffjones]

Thanks Taff, I've never photographed a figure and been completely happy with the results.
The wet uniform effect you mention is in fact very clearly seen on the figure if seen with the naked eye and something I paid some attention to as far a the right colours are concerned.
But unfortunately it hasn't come across in these pics, but neither have all the flaws

Christ sorry about that mate I didnt realise. What I have just noticed though is the arm hair which looks excellent.

 

[Mark S]

Christ sorry about that mate I didnt realise. What I have just noticed though is the arm hair which looks excellent.

It simply doesn't come across in these pics, that's all.....I'll see what others I have, maybe.

 

[taffjones]

Its probably just the camera letting the mini down mate, but like a said its a wonderful piece.

 

[Helm]

Nice work Mark really looks the part, and as mentioned the detail work ie arm hair etc is superb, although with all those water lilies I did rather expect a gnome and gold fish

Steve

 

[Mark S]

A gnome!!?.....jeez! mate I had considered a frog, but I've gotta say a gnome just hadn't crossed my mine. But then again I ain't never been knowm as someone who can pick an obvious opportunity to include a gnome.

 

[Helm]

You can never have too many gnomes except possibly THESE!

 

[Mark S]

Holy B'Jesus!....I just feel as though I've missed a great opportunity here, Steve having neglected to include one of these zombie gnomes. Just don't know what the hell I was thinking.
I'm gonna have to think good and hard about my next project.

 

[Helm]

Always glad to help a fellow model maker mate

 

[Colin_Fraser]

The contrast between the natural beauty of the lillies and the dirt and grime of the hard bitten vet is what first struck me. Effective piece.

Colin

 

[taffjones]

I think the base has its own little charm too.

 

[Ferris]

Extremely well done Mark!
The wading effect is very realistic.
Love how you did those lillies.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Don]

Wonderful work Mark. You seem to make the whole scene come alive in such a small space. The soldier is great but your use of the lillies just sets it of nicely.

Don

 

[DEL]

Smashing job Mark...a really evocative piece and your lily pads really add to the 'feel'
I was a bit doubtful about the base but having looked at in several times...it really works
Cheers
Derek