Hi Guys,I have just recently finished painting the box art for David Ridley's new 1/6 scale bust of a Chindit 1942-45.I really enjoyed painting this bust and I think Dave has done a great job of the sculpting . I was thrilled when Dave asked me if I would be interested in painting the bust for the box art.I think Dave has captured the Chindit soldier so well.You can purchase the bust through Dave at fhopemin@hotmail.com
I look forward to your comments.
Kind regards to all.John

WOW thats a real nice sculpture but your painting is awsome my friend. I really really like this one !!!

Hi John

Wow, that an outstanding bust and you've painted it beautifully.

The facial details are exquisite. Well done mate.

Cheers

hi John
super best of mastr of univers bust
Bravo,bravo,bravo my very big compliment

Fantastic, John... simply fantastic!

Great! Awesome painting, especially flesh tones. Compliments.

best regards
Artur

WOW! Excelent paintjob!

Superb work. Hardy

Beautiful bust.
Brilliant painting!

Hi John...superb bloody painting mate..!!

Congrats to Dave for an awesome sculpt too, fabulous stuff.

Roy.

Absolutely stunning.
The painting and the sculpting are awesome.
I think you did this awesome bust great justice.

marc

John, VERY nice! What a rugged looking fellow. Your painting compliments Dave's fine sculpting really well. ~Gary

John, outstanding paintwork! An excellent compliment to this well sculpted piece. Great work guys!

Jay H.
OKC

Forlorn Hope Chindit

John, Excellent paint job! You really did the bust justice. Super job!!! I have to say that David's sculpting is right up there on my favorites list, if not at the top. I painted his Iron Brigade bust and marveled at the attention to detail. Looking forward to hearing and seeing more of David Ridley's work! Thanks for sharing your work...

All the Best, Terry Martin-Atlanta Miniature Figure Society

Nothing much to add that hasn't already been said really.
Excellent sculpting and painting.

Roger

Hi John,
Very nice painting job on a very beautiful bust.
Pascal
Belgium

Excellent painting on an excellent sculpt. Congrats to both masters.

Hello Costas,Tony,Martin,Rudi,Artur,Balazs, Hardy,Mark,Roy,Marc,Gary,Jay,Terry,Roger,Pascal and Engin.Many thanks for all the great compliments on David Ridleys bust of a WW2 Chindit.I am so glad you like him and will pass on to Dave your compliments.When I first saw some pictures of the Chindit Dave sent me months ago, on the early sculpting stages ,I new straight away this was going to be one of those got to have models.I could visualize back then what I thought he would like painted up.So glad you guys like the painting I have done.If anyone is interested I can tell you what paints and color mixes I used.
Kind regards to all John

Morning John....
loverly work mate, taking to Dave yesterday he's really excited about your painting of the wee man...talk to you later Brother....

Phil......

Stunning!

John,
What great piece of work.Everyone,s said what has to be said.
Andy