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Completed Maori Scout (New Zealand Wars 1860s)

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by John Belcher, Jan 21, 2014.

  1. John Belcher A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Hi Guys, I have been working on this 75mm orignal figure of a Maori Scout. I have sculpted him from Duro and Aves epoxy putty and painted him in Vallejo and Andrea acrylic paints and gold and silver printers inks. I have represented the Maori Scout here wearing European clothing and military equipment of the time.He is carrying a double barreled percussion cap shotgun over his shoulder.The Maori Scout would of been working with British Colonial Troops of the time. I have painted a traditional Maori Moko (tattoo) on his face. Hope you like how he has turned out.

    Regards,John

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  2. swralph A Fixture

    excellent sculpt and paintwork(y)
  3. m@rp Active Member

    Country:
    Belgium
    Hi John,
    As always you did a fantastic sculpt job and paint. Glad to see unusual subject like Maori. Unexploited people in painting and sculpting.
    Cheers
    Pascal
  4. sarouman A Fixture

    Country:
    Greece
    Hi Jhon
    amazingggggg!!!!! sculpt - paint is AMAZINGGGGGG!!!!

    Alexandros
  5. FigureLover A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Very nice John, from the sculpting to the incredible paint job. All the fine work, such as the Moko, is outstanding
    Ben
  6. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Perfect work on the sculpt and painting.

    Marc
  7. Edorta A Fixture

    Country:
    Spain
  8. Edward A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Brilliant work John.
  9. pmfs A Fixture

    Country:
    Portugal
    Great Job John, this is great.

    Pedro.
  10. Joe55 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    I know its old and boring to say what an awesome piece, but ..... what an awesome piece!(y)

    Joe
  11. MENTAL DENTAL A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Really good face and specially like the skin tones/palette;)

    What is Aves??o_O
  12. Marco22 A Fixture

    Country:
    France
    splendid fig I like eveything in it

    Marc
  13. kiwi45 Active Member

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    John, nice to see this finished, great work. Have you any close ups of face so we can see moko better.
    Les
  14. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Hi John,saw this on Facebook recently,great work my friend,I love the jacket colour, it seems very well suited for the piece,also great work on the facial tattoo,extremely well done and the groundwork is great,a really well executed piece :)
  15. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Hi John

    Another lovely unique piece from your gifted hands.
    For me particularly like the signature small details such as pattern of waistcoat, patch & hole on jacket elbow plus natural stance.

    Would also like some larger upper body photos so we can savour your art :-$

    I look forward to one day studying this in the flesh.

    Talk soon,

    Mike
  16. John Belcher A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Thank you for your comments:)
  17. John Belcher A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Hi Pascal, thank you for your comments:) I enjoyed working on this subject,I have some more Maori subjects I want to do in the near future.
    Regards,John
  18. John Belcher A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Hi Alexandros, Thanks for your feed back.really appreciate it(y)

    Regards,John
  19. John Belcher A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Thanks Ben, appreciate your feed back. Glad you like the Moko(y)

    Regards,John
  20. Ron Tamburrini A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Great sculpt John ,and nice subject

    Ron

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