River Crossing New Guinea Ww2

[John Belcher]

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.

Hi Tony, what can I say mate, I feel very humble by your very kind words. This sculpt by Phil is a real beauty.
Kind regards. John

 

[PHIL WALDEN]

l've spent alot of time looking at John and Marks'and how they have brought to life the subject,..a numder of blokes have this figure now and many are going the dramatic approach it should prove an eye opener.But l do appreciate the good thoughts viewed on the sculpt thank you..l have in mind another water bust, that of a WWll Cockle shell hero Frogman, head and shoulders and hand free of the water,mask pushed back,yes/no................??

 

[kiwi45]

Although I have commented prior on this work by John, I must say that after viewing this piece in the "flesh' today at our local model club I can only say what a fantastic piece of sculpting and painting. And now will get one for myself. Well done to the two chaps involved in this great work.
Cheers Les

 

[John Belcher]

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

Hi Ian, Thanks for the very kind words .Glad you you like how he has turned out.
Kind regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

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

Hi Mike,thanks for the kind words.Hope to have him at a show this year.
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

Hi Karl,thanks for the kind words, nice to know he inspired you ,I would buy it if you like him mate and enjoy painting him.
Kind regards,John

 

[pte1643]

Hairy arms... Seriously?

I think I might just give up now.

Sir... You have a certain talent for figure painting.

 

[Mark S]

......l have in mind another water bust, that of a WWll Cockle shell hero Frogman, head and shoulders and hand free of the water,mask pushed back,yes/no................??

Phil, that idea of the half figure Cockle Shell frogman with the mask pushed back sounds great to me. I look forward to seeing that one.

 

[loosehead]

This is beautiful work from sculpt to brush just awesome and this frogman if it grows from idea to resin I'm in!!!!
Cheers
Chris

 

[John Belcher]

Hey

l've spent alot of time looking at John and Marks'and how they have brought to life the subject,..a numder of blokes have this figure now and many are going the dramatic approach it should prove an eye opener.But l do appreciate the good thoughts viewed on the sculpt thank you..l have in mind another water bust, that of a WWll Cockle shell hero Frogman, head and shoulders and hand free of the water,mask pushed back,yes/no................??

Hey Phil, thanks brother was a joy to paint. Man the frogman sounds cool.I think with the mask pushed back would be the go.
Cheers John

 

[John Belcher]

Although I have commented prior on this work by John, I must say that after viewing this piece in the "flesh' today at our local model club I can only say what a fantastic piece of sculpting and painting. And now will get one for myself. Well done to the two chaps involved in this great work.
Cheers Les

Thanks Les, look forward to your version.
Regards,John

 

[fanai]

If I can keep the old fella trapped to his desk (hehe) there is always a chance to see more lovely sculpts
and I am sure John you just 'hate' painting them .

 

[John Belcher]

Hairy arms... Seriously?

I think I might just give up now.

Sir... You have a certain talent for figure painting.

Thanks pte 1643 for the kind words.Dont give up,having fun and enjoying the hobby thats what is all about.
Regards,John

 

[John Belcher]

This is beautiful work from sculpt to brush just awesome and this frogman if it grows from idea to resin I'm in!!!!
Cheers
Chris

Hey Chris, How are you brother? Thanks for the kind words. Lots of fun painting this guy.Yeah the Frogman sounds a beauty alright.
Regards,John