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10-16-2010, 12:08 PM
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 131
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Wow. That is a great likeness !! And Russell Crowe is not a particularly easy likeness to achieve - he has such distinct facial features that it would be really easy to over emphasize and accidentally create a caricature. Awesome sculpt, Andy!!
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10-16-2010, 09:54 PM
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#52
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Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 844
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wow...rocks
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Originally Posted by derekrodneysim
Indeed!
Watching Gladiator now! So excited!
The one and only Saul will be painting him, no less!
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thats going to rock in petaling jaya
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10-17-2010, 05:59 AM
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Giganta
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: In a country where inequality, oppression, corruption & racism reigns supreme
Posts: 18,824
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Hey boons88!
Good to see you here again, bro. It's been awhile! How've you been?
I'm in little Kuching though. And I'm pretty sure it'll knock pretty much a bunch of people's socks off, even the big boys up in KL/Pj area!
This truly is one awesomely sculpted piece and all I've seen are just pics! Can't wait to see it in-hand
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11-11-2010, 12:39 PM
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Borrow money from a pessimist, they don't expect it back.
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Posts: 725
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Quote:
Originally Posted by derekrodneysim
What's a piece like this cost (pardon the ignorance) if a mere mortal like myself were to wish for one?
How many versions were made available? Painted, unpainted & signed by Andy? How many total were ever made?
Gladiator is one of my all-time favorite movies!
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Problaby I arrived late but it is possible to get one painted??? Thanks to all.
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11-13-2010, 09:58 AM
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Giganta
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: In a country where inequality, oppression, corruption & racism reigns supreme
Posts: 18,824
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I dunno, man. Not many were made, and I don't know how many would want to part with such an awesome piece.
Incidentally, I just got word from Saul that took me completely by surprise. After a month or two with no word, he shot me an email saying my Maximus is done! I have never had a master painter do one just for me so I didn't know how the process works.
I expected maybe he'd ask how I'd like it done or what colors etc. But I knew I was in very capable hands.
The finished work looks stunning! A little darker than I expected in comparison to a few of the others shown but the paintwork is one that can only be done by a master. The accents on the chestpiece looks flawless. (Well everything looks flawless, I'm just too lazy to go into detail)
I knew Saul is proud of it or else he wouldn't have told me it was finished and shown me. (I am somewhat of an artist as well so I know how it works, and an artist NEVER criticizes the work of another). The pics he provided were pretty lores so I'll ask his permission for hires pics and will post them if I get his blessing.
I am truly stoked!
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11-15-2010, 06:51 AM
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Giganta
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: In a country where inequality, oppression, corruption & racism reigns supreme
Posts: 18,824
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Well here he is. My own Maximus, painted by none other than the great Saul Alvarez. He is pleased with this and that's good enough for me.
He's been a champ all throughout the process and has been kind enough to let me post the pics he sent me for approval. Picture credits belong to Mr Alvarez himself. I don't have mine yet but soon.
Super stoked!
Thanks again, brother! He looks magnificent! Your legendary paint skills have lived up to it's billing.
THE SPANIARD! Worthy of the General himself.
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11-15-2010, 09:25 AM
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,484
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That's a fantastic paint job Derek. One of the best I've seen on this kit.
Congrats on a worthy piece.. now for the grueling wait till it arrives safely in your hands.
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11-15-2010, 09:33 AM
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Giganta
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: In a country where inequality, oppression, corruption & racism reigns supreme
Posts: 18,824
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Thanks, brother!
I gotta agree. All credit goes to Saul. He's the master and ranks high among the very best.
I'm so lucky that he was willing to do this one for me off the bat. Can't say enough good things about this guy!
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02-18-2011, 07:18 AM
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Blue Falcon
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 556
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07-06-2011, 05:24 PM
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Sculptor
Sculptor
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 303
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Wow, there are some great build ups here.
Sadly, I never got my copy.
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