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Completed Mike's "Charlie" The Kiwi Lewis Gunner 1917

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Mike - The Kiwi, Feb 2, 2015.

  1. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    I finished Charlie a year ago.
    Now just tidying up an Step By Step for publishing.
    Thought those that followed this epic project over 7 months here might like to examine these High Res images.
    They may expose to much detail, but I'll let you be the judge.

    As always value your feedback & critique.
    What do you think?

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  2. akaryu Moderator

    Country:
    Belgium
    Impressive and very realistic!!!(y)
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  3. Tutilo17 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Switzerland
    Truly impressive paint work!
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  4. Fransab Active Member

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    Spain
    Fantastic work!!! Congratulations
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  5. peedee A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Amazing stuff well done sir.

    Paul.
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  6. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Bloody good on yer, superb level level of detail, the more I look the more I see. (y)
    Best regards
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  7. Helm A Fixture

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    England
    Amazing Mike simply superb
    Steve
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  8. Joe55 A Fixture

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    United-States
    Damn:wideyed:!

    Almost like seeing him in person! Absolutely marvelous (y)!

    Joe
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  9. ellie A Fixture

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  10. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    I would describe this as "hyper realism". Everything about it is perfect Mike.
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  11. Bootneck Well-Known Member

    Hi Mike
    Simply stunning and just an echo of what the other guys have said.

    Are you at liberty to say where the SBS will be published?

    Peter.
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  12. lancelot Active Member

    Country:
    Germany
    I look just like the others: A fantastic paint work
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  13. NickM Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Mike, that is freakin unbelievable, mate. The colours and textures you achieve are so realistic.
    I really like how you dealt with his wound and the blood stains too.
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  14. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-Kingdom
    Well,I love it Mike,love the uniform textures and weathering,great piece of work
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  15. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-States
    Can't get any better than that, just superb Mike. I really like the cloth affect, way too spooky real. Incredible work Brother!

    Cheers, Ski.
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  16. housecarl Moderator

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    United-Kingdom
  17. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Looks alive Mike.(y)[/quote]

    Sorry Peter & Carl still need to get article over the line with publisher.
    Must ensure all SBS & final photos OK, plus text is what they are after.
    Will up date you here for sure when I have confirmation that it meets their expectations & is making print.

    I will expand on notes made throughout SBS here, plus put my original thoughts shared in some semblance of order ;)
    You guys could help me though - what would you like to know more about in the article?
    If practical I'll see if I can add it, currently working to deadline of mid next week to have it done.

    Thanks in advance,
    Mike
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  18. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Akaryu, Tutilo17, Fransab, Peedee, Bob, Helm, Joe, Ian, Tony, Lancelot, Nick, Brian, Ski.

    Hey kind thanks to each of you for taking time to comment.
    Pleased you get some value from these higher res photos.
    Note the original ones I posted were a bit dark so have lightened them up to better show final Charlie.
    I'd welcome any further questions, ideas for print SBS detail or critiques.
    Still early days for me on these big fellows so lots more to learn...

    Thoughts?

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