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Completed BRING IT!

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Meehan34, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. Meehan34 A Fixture

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    United-States
    Here is a really cool figure by Sphere Wars that I recently completed. This is a similar version to one done by Jarhead in Germany. I was able to re-create it with his permission because it really fit what I wanted to do for my Dad. Each arrow represents a surgery he has had to undergo to live a little longer for us. He was an industrial X-Ray technician in the 60's, a time when they didn't know the full effects of gamma rays on the human body. He has six arrows piercing his flesh but he still has the strength to yell "BRING IT!".

    toro1.jpg


    Thanks again to Bill for his amazing pictures.
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  2. kagemusha A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Mike that is a wonderful sentiment for your father. Obviously a very brave man. Great piece mate.

    Regards

    Ron
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  3. Steve Well-Known Member

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    United-States
    Great work Mike. A fitting tribute to Jim. He is one tough dude. And a hell of a guy to boot!
  4. Meehan34 A Fixture

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    United-States
    Thanks guys for checking him out. It was tough to paint at times because of the uncertainty surrounding the latest procedure. But all is good for now. Thanks again.

    Steve, he is the toughest old bastard I've ever met. He refused to take pain pills after having his left lung removed because it made him "loopy". The doctors wouldn't let me take the unused stuff home.:(
  5. megroot A Fixture

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    Netherlands
    Outstanding work. Great tribute to your dad....fabulous.

    Marc
  6. Piotrec Active Member

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    United-States
    I like this one a lot. Very well done!
  7. gordy Well-Known Member

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    United-States
    Totally, hearing the back story on this piece was really moving.

    Awesome work, Mike (y)
  8. Mike Stevens PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-States
    Well done Mike. I like it a lot. Hopefully you'll bring it to Chicago.
  9. Jim Patrick Active Member

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    United-States
    Mike? Sounds like, and judging by your inspirational work, as if your father...BROUGHT IT!

    Well done!

    Jim Patrick
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  10. housecarl Moderator

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    United-Kingdom
    A fitting tribute to your dad Mike.
    Carl.
  11. DEL A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Mike
    What an outstanding way of expressing your feelings, pride and gratitude to your father.
    So pleased to hear the latest procedure has met with success, every minute is precious.
    oh! and by the way it's a cracking model.
    Regards
    Derek
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  12. John Bowery A Fixture

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    United-States
    Mike,
    Having seen this live, it is a stunning piece and you should have a card made to go with the display as this makes the piece so much more stunning and creative. Glad that everything is alright now and look forward to seeing you in Chicago.
    P.S. I can send you the information on my operations:lol::lol::lol: if that will help any????
    Cheers to my classmate.
    John
  13. brian A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    I applaud you for the paint job and the sentiment behind it.Your Dad must be some guy.
    Brian
  14. salonikios Active Member

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    Greece
    excellent work man! and what a fantastic piece...what scale is this?
    a MUST have for me :)
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  15. Meehan34 A Fixture

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    United-States
    Thank you my friends. @Theofilos, it is hard to say the scale but it is probably close to being slightly larger than a 90mm human figure. @MR.Bowery no more surgery descriptions please.:eek:

    Thank you again for looking at this and commenting on it.
  16. clevischi Member

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    United-States
    Its a nice figure with really nice pics!!
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  17. rheath Active Member

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    South-Africa
    Nice said Derek-good project.
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  18. Portal Member

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    United-Kingdom
    Really good piece, one that I'm sure your Dad will love.
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  19. amomfaretos Active Member

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    Greece
    Excelent piece Mike !!!!(y)

    Babis
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  20. Andrew Craft Well-Known Member

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    Australia
    Awesome work, and a great tribute.
    Meehan34 likes this.

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