Jeff, Jim, Denes I've been overwhelmed by response received here guys - thanks heaps for taking the time to comment!!

Do hope this one stands up to physical scrutiny John, your tips on photography have helped me take photos, so will value all your feedback when you see this chap late next week.

Travel safely mate, will need to do a Skype or bounce emails about airport meeting arrangements.

Also added another slightly brighter image that I provided to Andy for his consideration, perhaps you can take some different shots in Brisbane.

Can't wait to see your haul there too

Brilliant!!!

Value your comment immensely Jaume.

Mike have been talken to Phil about this one - sounds like the Show is going to be a southern hemisphere top place to be
Ian
8th and 9th here we come

Excellent bust and perfect paintjob !! I LOVE IT !!!

wow, fucking unbelivable !!!!!!!!

Tell us what your really think John
Thanks mate!

Appreciate your post here Markus, good to see this bust still of interest to others.

Stay safe,
Mike

Awesome work Mike ,love all the effects you have done to make this bust come to life.


Cheers David

awesome work sir. I love every bit of it.

Mike & Dave good to hear from you both, most grateful for your kind thoughts on this one.
Both your work has inspired me too.

Stay safe,

Mike

This bust just jumps out at you like a photo of a real soldier. The sweat stains, the sweat and the dirt are amazing.
A wonderful bit of work.

Don

WOW !

You have captured a true gritty in combat look to this piece which is so hard to get right.. The grime and sweat.. Great work !

Carlos

Great paint job, I really like the bust.

Regards

Thank you Don, Series 7 & Vaux - I always strive for realistic "feel" for soldiers & this one particular cried out for it considering the harsh conditions these young men endured on Kokoda Trail.

Stay safe,

Mike

Top work on a great bust.
Gordon

Thanks Gordon, kind of you to post a comment here.

I reshot this fellow again a wee whole back.
Helps give a better sense of detail & how he looks in flesh.
MikeTheKiwi

I'm in awe,as always!