River Crossing New Guinea Ww2

[John Belcher]

Fantastic painting, John. I also love all the details - the hair, grime and cuts on his arms, the sweat-darkened band around his slouchie.The Aussie Owen submachine gun is great on this figure too.
Brilliant job!

Hi Nick,thanks for the kind words,glad you like him,he was fun to paint.
Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

John, I think you done here an amazing job. The flesh tones are very realistic and the water was only missing the sound, everything is superb.
Congratulations!

Pedro.

Hi Pedro,thanks for the kind words,I enjoy painting flesh tones and trying to make them realistic.The Vallejo still water effect is good stuff to use,it was my first time using it on this piece.
Regards John

 

[housecarl]

Stunning.
Carl.

 

[ubbi]

Great work on this figure John , i like the water-mud effects , they add realism to all the figure ..well done !
stefano

 

[tonydawe]

Hi John,

To me this hobby doesn't get much better than John Belcher painting a Phil Walden sculpt.

I love the details, the hair on the arm, the pustule on the elbow, the bags under the eyes, the dressing around the other elbow, the chipped paint on the Owen gun, the ripples in the water. Choice Bro.

 

[fanai]

Tony, I must double that and beside talent - these two are some of the nicest guys on this planet
also great paint job there John

 

[Mike Stevens]

Looks great John. Hope to see this at a show this year.

 

[John Belcher]

Exellent work again John, the detail on the flesh areas is awesome. if you make it ot club meet will you bring him along.
Cheers Les

Hi Les,thanks for the the positive feed back Glad you like how he turned out.Hope to make it to the club meeting on Sunday,if I do I will bring him along.

Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

Exellent work and I love the detail in you put into the water.

Thanks NJ for the kind words,
Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

Great paintwork and 'groundwork' John! Love it.

Cheers,
Adrian

Thanks Adrian for the kind words,
regards,John

 

[Karlosfandango]

Very nice figure this, great attention to detail.
I would consider buying this bust now because of this one but I'd probably never start it for fear of not being able to match up to this.
Karl

 

[John Belcher]

Hi John,
He looks great as you,ve brought Phils detail to life.
Cheers
Andy

Hi Andy,thanks for the kind words,glad you like how he turned out. Was great to catch up last week.
Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

Very, very nice one, you've brought everyting together.

Goetz

Thanks Goetz for the kind words,glad you like him.
Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

The expression of a face is wonderful.
It is a lively motion work.
I congratulate completion.
　
Mitsutaka

Thanks Mitsutaka for the kind words,glad you like the work on the face.
Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

Very nice figure this, great attention to detail.
I would consider buying this bust now because of this one but I'd probably never start it for fear of not being able to match up to this.
Karl

Very nice figure this, great attention to detail.
I would consider buying this bust now because of this one but I'd probably never start it for fear of not being able to match up to this.
Karl

Thanks Karl for the kind words,I is a great sculpt by phil Walden.Would love to see your version,thats what makes the hobby interesting seeing different styles and approaches to a figure,
Regards,John

 

[Steve Ski]

Beautiful work John, love the water too. That face is great!

Cheers, Ski.

 

[John Belcher]

Stunning.
Carl.

Thanks for the kind words Carl
Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

Beautiful work John, love the water too. That face is great!

Cheers, Ski.

Thanks Steve for the kind words.
Regards,John

 

[Joe55]

Wow, top notch work John !! Beautiful job on portraying an atmosphere, the environment, and its affect on the Soldier!

Joe

 

[John Belcher]

Great work on this figure John , i like the water-mud effects , they add realism to all the figure ..well done !
stefano

Hi stefano, thanks for the kind words, glad you like him.
Regards, John