Thanks Chris, wanted to pay homage to the Harper brothers with this bust.
Robin & Gordon served with Machine Gun Troop of Canterbury Mounted Rifles
- checker board flash is for this unit.
Also a red & black one on pugaree's right side to denote MG unit.
They are subject of a recent book telling the story of their service.
http://www.pottonandburton.co.nz/store/brothers-in-arms


http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/67682990/brave-brothers-honoured-in-new-book

Thank you Mike.

Chris

As said before ... brilliantly painted face.
The hat and trimmings all look like real cloth, right down to what looks like a thin ring of salt from his sweat.
Truly incredible!

Cheers,
Andrew

Thanks again Andrew.
Exposing myself a bit here I admit, struggling to downsize these photos off the phone.
Means photos are way too big & reveal painting flaws to fixed - oh well
However thought you may like to see the salt sweat rings you spotted.
Want to show this chap coping with the harsh 1915 Sumer conditions on Gallipoli.
His clothing is the main way of doing this, starting with his slouch hat.
Will be interested to see if I can pull this off.
Another fun challenge.
What do you think?