lazyschnauzer Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 This is a 1/16th mostly scratch built model of an Australian infantryman saying goodbye to a fallen comrade. It was inspired by e-mail conversations with Tony Dawe, a medal-winning Australian painter, whose relatives fought in Gallipoli and on the Western Front during WW1. Tony painted the model both with attention to historical accuracy and detail and a marvelous eye for color and took all the photos.Hope you like it!All the best,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Wow.... pure art!I am useless at things like this, that is why it makes me jealous to see such items... hat off you youse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyschnauzer Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thank you Chris! I've enjoyed your posts!This piece is actually several years old now, but I thought why not post it?All the best,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 For an Australian this is a very evocative scene. As with Canada and South Africa at some point in WW1 most houses flew a flag of mourning - the death toll was just so highPersonally, I can think of several Aussie museums who would welcome being able to put it on show. Thankyou. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyschnauzer Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks very much Mervyn! The piece is in Australia now because it was a gift for Tony. I could possibly put you in touch with him if you want to pursue putting it in a museum. I would be most honored.All the best,Dan Morton, Maj, USAF, BSC, CIH (Retired) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Excellent work and truly evocative of the sense of loss felt by so many, in that and other wars. Thank you for sharing it, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyschnauzer Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Many thanks Peter! All the best,Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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