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purplebudg1e
26th June 2010, 17:56
Well, another great day at the mill,:D.............painted a bulldog tile, (Tone didn't want to participate in all that) and it was very weird as you couldn't see the finished article until it has been fired :o. It should be a nice surprise, (or disappointment :() when we pick it up. It was good to see other forum members, old and new and the staff were as pleasant and helpful as usual. Some nice pieces coming up. REALLY impressed with the bull terrier head. Hope Hillbilly's grandsons enjoyed their painting, as much as Claire! (Although rumour has it that she was going to as Kieth, AKA Rosies Dad, to touch something up for her, I didn't want to ask!!:eek:!) Good to meet Barkshirebulls who crossed "the pond" to come to the event.
Viv, we met a pleasant family in the kitchen who loved your biccys and wanted to know where you got the cutter from??? They may join this forum when they get back to Wales.
Can't wait for September for our hols and another event!!!
Hope you get out on time tomorrow for the football Russ.
HILLBILLY
26th June 2010, 21:21
Totally agree ,what a great day. The weather was superb ,The painting was great fun. (I managed to put a red nose on Dennis):D .Good to see most of the gang there. What happened to Ajsdot? The staff were their usual friendly and helpful selves .RMs` biccies were up to a high standard (Hope the Grandkids left enough for tomorrow):eek: . I`ll post more on the BD side later tomorrow together with the latest batch of BD photos and news of the miniatures.
Roll on September ,can`t wait;)
HILLBILLY
26th June 2010, 21:41
Just as a taster ,I don`t collect the Doggie People range,but this must be on of the most awesome pieces I`ve ever seen Shades of Terminator :cool:
Don't collect thee dogs but I'm...
Don't know what to say about that piece
Rosies Mum
27th June 2010, 14:07
As usual a huge thank you to all at RHD for making our weekend very special, we don't have holidays (choose not to because o the dogs) so our weekend trips to the Mill are all the more special.
We were made very welcome for the two days and chatted to all the staff and the fellow collectors who attended on the Saturday. A special thank you to Robert who was very patient with us and signed another crate full of figures and to Carol and Peggy for helping us with the painting.
It was also lovely to spend a couple of days with Barkshirebulls all the way Florida and their Auntie, hope you both have a safe flight home and see you in September :D
The event pieces were much nicer in real life as always and as always hubby was spotted at the tills at frequent intervals both days ( I have my spies lol)
Looking forward to doing it all again in September, leave is all booked :cool:
Last but not least our painting efforts.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f28/Waybully/RH%20Piccies/DSCF5705.jpg
Rosies Mum
27th June 2010, 14:09
The Bull Terrier piece is amazing and so light weight, I thought is was going to be quite have. Another definite addition to our collection and one that I think we will find a special place to display on it's own :cool:
HILLBILLY
27th June 2010, 14:59
Here`s another view of that stunning piece. A possible future Bronze perhaps?:cool:
fuzzy67
27th June 2010, 17:58
Bull terrier looks fab, how big is it? and is there a release date yet!!
Number 452
27th June 2010, 18:05
Bull terrier looks fab, how big is it? and is there a release date yet!!
Big, I estimate a good 12 inches front to back. This is a prototype so no release date yet, but if Matt was in any doubt as to whether this should make it to production, I suspect the comments over the weekend and on the forum will dispel any such doubts.
It's also worth mentioning that there is a red dragon and lion as well, in a similar style all though those two figures were the complete beast, not just the head. I don't know if anybody took photographs, but if they did, maybe they would like to add them to the forum.
Rosies Mum
27th June 2010, 18:43
This gives an idea of the size and it's much lghter than it looks :cool:
Number 452
27th June 2010, 20:19
I don't remember that arm being on display - darn life like though, there's no end to Matt's talents. Talking of which, did anybody else see Matt's original pen drawings pre Roosting's - stunning and immensely detailed, I wish I had just a fraction of that skill.
landyman
27th June 2010, 20:21
I don't remember that arm being on display - darn life like though, there's no end to Matt's talents. Talking of which, did anybody else see Matt's original pen drawings pre Roosting's - stunning and immensely detailed, I wish I had just a fraction of that skill.
Yes me and Kim was in aww at those,we said you should sign them and sell them for charity :)
The detail is immense.
missed you again Steve :confused:
Rosies Mum
27th June 2010, 20:29
I don't remember that arm being on display - darn life like though, there's no end to Matt's talents. Talking of which, did anybody else see Matt's original pen drawings pre Roosting's - stunning and immensely detailed, I wish I had just a fraction of that skill.
I believe that was the arm of the lovely Matt, for some reason he was trying to keep the piece out of the reach of Mr Purplebudg1e :eek::D
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purplebudg1e
27th June 2010, 20:35
Tone did try to pick up the piece to see how heavy it was and Matt, as always, was being considerate and helped Tone as he went to pick it up. :o I did notice that the floor wasn't carpeted :(
Number 452
27th June 2010, 20:37
missed you again Steve
I don't exist ;)
I believe that was the arm of the lovely Matt, for some reason he was trying to keep the piece out of the reach of Mr Purplebudg1e :eek::D
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Very wise, I was present when Mr Purplebudg1e entered the 'prototype room' - I broke out in a cold sweat and left before something fell to the floor and the soft brown smelly stuff hit the rotating cooling system :D
plink-plonk
27th June 2010, 21:25
I don't remember that arm being on display - darn life like though, there's no end to Matt's talents. Talking of which, did anybody else see Matt's original pen drawings pre Roosting's - stunning and immensely detailed, I wish I had just a fraction of that skill.
I did notice them on the desk.. i had to do a double take because i thought they had been printed out from a computer... seriously tallented that man. I think his new BT torn out head looks amazing.
HILLBILLY
27th June 2010, 21:27
Where`s all our little thingys disappeared to? Those whatsits at the bottom of our posts
ie. Andrew Glen When do we want him - NOW:confused:
purplebudg1e
28th June 2010, 07:41
Oh Yeah,...............well spotted that man!:eek::eek:
Number 452
28th June 2010, 09:06
I believe they are called 'signatures' - well spotted, msut be cut backs due to current financial climate (everything else it's blamed on it, so why not ;))
Clare
28th June 2010, 10:38
Hope Hillbilly's grandsons enjoyed their painting, as much as Claire! (Although rumour has it that she was going to as Kieth, AKA Rosies Dad, to touch something up for her, I didn't want to ask!!:eek:!) .
Loved the painting but my hands wouldn't stop shaking. Carol touched up my Windy for me (Keef was to busy) because I had blue paint on his hat (thank you Carol) but when I got Windy home and Clive had a close look at him, he spotted another little error, I have painted Windy's ear yellow. :o
I will upload a picture of mine and Clive's windy on the Camberwick forum.
Great to see you all again and a special thank you to all at RHD for a great day and to Viv & Keef for my very special gift which I haven't stopped wearing yet. :D
goldenboy
29th June 2010, 16:52
It was an enjoyable day on Sunday. Met Becky (at long last) and even had my photo taken with Robert and Margaret. The painted was good fun. I painted a Bull Dog Doggie Piece although everyone else was painting Dennis The Menace or PC McGarry. Great fun and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. However, I think I will leave the painting to the experts in future.539
ajsdot
30th June 2010, 09:50
[QUOTE=HILLBILLY;37152]Just as a taster ,I don`t collect the Doggie People range,but this must be on of the most awesome pieces I`ve ever seen Shades of Terminator :cool:
Totally awesome x only a bullie can look that good x def terminator x
HILLBILLY
30th June 2010, 16:31
A `soft glow` red bulb hidden behind it:eek: WOW !!
purplebudg1e
30th June 2010, 17:30
I like the piece very much, and although it is a Bull Terrier, I don't think it will appeal to "just" to Bull Terrier enthusiasts. It will appeal to art lovers as well as dog lovers and the BT collectors. A definite MUST have. Well done Matt and well done to Russ for doing the cast/mould, it must've been a nightmare.
Matt I also like the Tiger.............:o:o
PS Hillbilly, Not sure where I could get a soft-glow red light bulb???