discussion Trench Sections in Progress.

[Jim R]

Hi Andy and Mike
Quite simply as good as it gets. The more I look the more I see.
Jim

 

[MikeNZ]

Goodness Gracious!
Not only did he paint the teeth, but he shaded and HIGHLIGHTED the tongue!
Incredible skills, Mike!
What a combination the two of you have made , this is simply outstanding work ,guys!
Sorry for all the exclamation marks!

Thanks Neil, wonderful sculpting by Nino Pizzichemi makes it easier to paint details like Jimmy’s mouth.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Andy Belsey]

Sorry for my lack of content recently. I’m afraid self-isolation has made me into a bit of a recluse. We’re all facing plenty of uncertainty and I lost my mojo for a while. I think it’s come back now and will try to be vocal on your projects. Stay safe my friends.

 

[MikeNZ]

Sorry for my lack of content recently. I’m afraid self-isolation has made me into a bit of a recluse. We’re all facing plenty of uncertainty and I lost my mojo for a while. I think it’s come back now and will try to be vocal on your projects. Stay safe my friends.

Hang in there buddy!
Grab “black dog” by scruff of the neck & tame him mate. Bring on that next project for us all to learn & enjoy from.
back to Uncle!
-MikeTheKiwi

 

[MikeNZ]

Hi Andy and Mike
Quite simply as good as it gets. The more I look the more I see.
Jim

Thanks Jim.
Enjoy our collaboration together & will share a little more on it this weekend in one of last Facebook LIVE sessions.
- MikeTheKiwi

 

[Andy Belsey]

I managed to get my tenth section finished yesterday. This is the tunnel and mine and I had 4 figures to paint. They started as two pairs of the same Tommy's War artillery crew. One appears in each model but both converted. I gave the guy bagging up soil a different Hornet head as he is next to his brother. The tunnelers have stopped work to listen for German activity. This was a horrible job which gave horrific results.






So I now have eight of the sections complete and the book is nearly there too.

 

[minitnkr]

An excellent representation. Great body of work here. PaulE

 

[Windy]

Mike Butler has been up to his tricks again with one of my figures. He has three more. Look at this and then remind yourself that he's about 60mm long!!!! I have no idea how he manages to do what he does. All I do know is that it never looks like this, however much I try! This guy will eventually sleep in my dugout and Mike is now working on his friend.




I have complained that Mike peed in his bed!
Andy

Only just catching up on this. The infamous Blanket Scratchy! The Army still issue them for basic training and in transit accommodation. Probably leftovers from WW1 by the state of most of them. I can feel the itchiness from here.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Wow Andy ,these are truly wonderful!
Great to see you back here

 

[Andy Belsey]

The latest chapter in the Belsey/Butler partnership. Jimmy and Uncle are finally back in Blighty after a FOUR WEEK wait for the post from New Zealand that got me and my friends at church praying! Mike's painting is stunning of course. I converted the figures from the Tommy's War range and created the scene for them. finally together.
Andy


That blanket looks itchy!


You may notice the third member of the team under the bed?!


On the desk are reduced copies of letters my Grandfather sent in WW1 to my Grandmother.


Here's a better view of ratty.


Wipers Times on the floor.


The scene is lit by 2 LEDs behind the lamps at either end.


See the light shining through Uncle's glasses!

 

[Guest]

Another fantastic instalment from an all-star partnership.

 

[Mini Me]

Andy I swear, at first glance I thought the chap reading the paper was a real human being! the skin tones are flawless and the pose is so relaxed and natural.....WOW! Hats off to you and your partner. Rick H.

 

[rtfoe]

Wonderful Andy, I like everything from the foot stool to the football on the shelf.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just sublime Andy.

 

[stillp]

On the desk are reduced copies of letters my Grandfather sent in WW1 to my Grandmother.

Probably readable, if the rest is anything to go by!
Pete

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Absolutely,totally stunning!
This stuff really is a high-water mark, Andy!

 

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Unbelievably good. No better way to explain and educate. I would love to see it all in the flesh.
Jim

 

[minitnkr]

Astounding! PaulE

 

[monica]

Absolutely stunning work on this Andy,well done to you

 

[Guest]

Andy & Mike. A true labour of love by both of you, the detail is superb and the painting flawless.