Here you go everyone, final images of this young man.
Conversion based on - 1/6th (300mm) Naked Army bust.

Full background and extensive SBS can be found here:

Mike's WW1 NZRB Lewis Gunner Bust in 1\6th

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Your thoughts?

"Charlie" displayed on his base with original NZ Rifle Brigade Lewis Gunner badges

Bloody Brilliant Mike ! Another epic masterpiece ,up there with your Maori dude .Your high standards and attention to detail is amazing .And your photos are fantastic as well . Fantastic work .
Cheers
Neil

So you like him mate ;-)
Jeez you were quick outta the blocks still posting the details.

Seriously thanks Neil, will have to show him to you at some stage to see what you think he looks like for real.

Stay safe,

Mike

Mike
The level of realism in your painting is amazing and leaves us mere mortals gasping for breath.
As Neil said "brilliant"

Peter.

That is a lovely piece Mike. "Like" is a bit of an understatement in this case

The different textures at all perfect. My favourite bit is the enamelled tin mug, although it looks a bit clean (my exercise mug was almost black inside from tea staining )

Thanks for sharing him with us muggins.

Stunning Mike, just stunning. Thank you for sharing your creative process and the final result.

Mike,

Thanks Eludia, glad you like him.
Had a few comments on that mug & it actually got washed out in larger photos.
It has been bouncing around on Charlie's pack for a wee while too.

Here's some "cleaner" shots of it - made from a Chapstick lid

Outstsanding - could be a photo of a serving soldier.

Mike

Amazing work

Marc

Great work! Very realistic

Absolutely superb, brilliant work!
Cheers
Jim

Excellent and realistic work, congratulations!!!

Cheers,

Francisco

Bloody Fantastic!!!! no more to be said

Ian

Excellent painting.
Ralph.

I don't know how you've done it but it looks like cloth and the webbing has texture. The only thing I can't see is the 'Lice'. I bet he even smells sweaty.
Bloody fantastic paint work
Regards
Bob.

Just shows what skill and patience can achieve. Outstanding.
John

And another ALL BLACKS gold medal !!!!!!!!

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!