Thinking of those happy times

[Joe55]

Greetings everyone,

After putting out a request for a Rainy Mountain Charlie bust some months ago, fellow Planet member Antonio (aka spider gerusalem), came through. Thanks again Antonio!

This was a delightful project and wouldn't mind doing another, if I can find one, as color and pattern combinations on the blanket alone are seemingly endless. I went for a simple broad stripe pattern with a stylized horse and rider on the reverse. Must be the happy times he is thinking about.

Joe

 

[giorgiomalteser]

Lovely job, this bust was the very first I bought when I started painting over 10 years ago, received it on a Friday and spent the whole weekend painting it. Needless to say it turned out a disaster hehe, from then on I gained a bit of experience and found the time and effort to do it all over again. Turned out much better in the end .

 

[giorgiomalteser]

By the way I am sure they still sell this bust as I've seen it advertised. Look under Poste Militaire in your browser and a suppier should come up. Good luck!

Found it:
http://www.snmodels.com/en/snshop/poste-militaire-figurines?start=24

 

[billyturnip]

Lovely painting Joe. The blanket design looks great.

 

[Mike Stevens]

Super nice Joe

 

[swralph]

Great paintwork Joe.
I love the simple yet effective blanket pattern.

 

[anstontyke]

lovely paintwork

 

[kenshin393]

Always great to see another take on this, an absolute classic. Might have to try one myself one day. Fine work Joe, well done.

 

[Oda]

A wonderful work!

Oda.

 

[Wayneb]

Very nice paint work Joe.....I always liked this bust.

Wayne

 

[John Bowery]

Joe,
Very nice colours and great horse art on the reverse. Just a charmer.
Cheers
John

 

[peedee]

Greetings everyone. After putting out a request for a Rainy Mountain Charlie.....edit
This was a delightful project and wouldn't mind doing another, if I can find one, as color and pattern combinations on the blanket alone are seemingly endless. I went for a simple broad stripe pattern with a stylized horse and rider on the reverse. Must be the happy times he is thinking about. Joe

I Gotta be honest, this is a sculpt evetyone raved about but me.
I never understood the attraction until today.
I love yout approach to this one mate.
terrific.

Paul.

 

[megroot]

Always love this bust. Never got my hands on .
In the link it is shared they ask € 74,- for this one. In my opinion overprised.

Back on Topic.
Great paintwork, specialy the blanket.

Marc

 

[arj]

Beautifully painted with a superb blanket.

Cheers,
Andrew

PS. This bust has been resurrected by the the sculptor. The company is Lamb & Flag:-
http://www.lambandflagminiatures.co.uk/Products.html

 

[Joe55]

Lovely job, this bust was the very first I bought when I started painting over 10 years ago, received it on a Friday and spent the whole weekend painting it. Needless to say it turned out a disaster hehe, from then on I gained a bit of experience and found the time and effort to do it all over again. Turned out much better in the end .

Thanks Giorgio! Have you posted yours here? If not, please do as I would like to see your version.

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Lovely painting Joe. The blanket design looks great.

Thanks Roger! I spent a lot of time pondering on the colors, pattern and design on that blanket. I'm loaded with ideas now !

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Super nice Joe

Hey Mike, thank you for your comment!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Great paintwork Joe.
I love the simple yet effective blanket pattern.

Howdy Ralph! For the blanket there is such a multitude of colors and patterns both simple and complex, its like a blank canvas. I like the one Tony did fairly recently with the geometric pattern. Thanks for looking him over and commenting!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

lovely paintwork

Thanks anstontyke, I appreciate it!

Joe

 

[Joe55]

Always great to see another take on this, an absolute classic. Might have to try one myself one day. Fine work Joe, well done.

Yup, get you one. Its a pleasure to paint! Thanks for commenting!

Joe