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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

**!!FINISHED!!** WWI Pilot Update 09Dec08

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Friday, November 28, 2008 8:55 PM

This bust is a 1/4 scale pilot for R/C aircraft. It is made by Aces of Iron.

The bust is being painted in Acrylics and Oils

Enjoy the photos I will post more as the build progresses.

Base coat is Acrylic Craft Paint thinned with Homebrew thinner of Windex, Denatured Alcohol, Distilled Water and Dish soap.
The paint shade is
FolkArt 942 Honeycomb
It is a close approxmiation of Tamiya Desert Yellow

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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plasticjunkie

Member since
November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, November 28, 2008 9:12 PM

Looking good so far. Is he gonna pilot one of the Balsa USA 1/4 scale planes?

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Friday, November 28, 2008 9:16 PM

I am not sure what plane he is piloting. I am working on this for someone who plans to put it into one of his planes. Thanks for the kind response.

Brian

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Sunday, November 30, 2008 7:54 PM

Worked on the Leather Jacket tonight.

Deep Leather color is Windsor and Newton Water Mixable Oil paints

Raw Umber and Burnt Sienna mix

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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smeagol the vile

Member since
April 2008
From: Philadelphia PA

Posted by smeagol the vile on Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:29 PM

Looks good, but the leather looks to... pristene. Like its brand new never used leather. Check this out http://www.acesofiron.com/leather.htm for a good show on how to make it look real.

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 5:08 PM

Smeagol,

Thanks for the info. I was in the process of letting the midtone base coat of oils dry before I went on to the highlights. I do really appreciate the link to acesofiron though.

Here is today's photo update

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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smeagol the vile

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April 2008
From: Philadelphia PA

Posted by smeagol the vile on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 5:37 PM

Your quite welcome. I like this build, I cant wait to see it finished.

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 5:50 PM

I have to say that this has been an absoulte pleasure to paint. I also have to thank members of the various forums for ther helpful insight. Yourself included! Figure painting has been a great bit of fun to learn how to do. I have lurked on this sight for a couple of years and have only felt comfortable enough recently to start posting some of my work.

I will keep the updates coming. Honestly it feels great to have a community that is willing to give sage wisdom and guidance.

Thanks again,

Brian

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 6:45 PM

Really nice work on the leather.

The sculptor did you a disservice on the eyes. The left eye is much bigger than the right. As a painter, there's not much you can do to hide that. You'd almost have to resculpt the left to narrow it. What you have done with the eyes, though, looks good.

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7:33 PM

Good point on the eye. Thank you very much for the compliment. The eyes are usually the hardest thing for me to paint so that they add "life" to the project.

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7:34 PM

The eyes are the toughest for all of us figure guys!

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 8:32 PM

FINISHED!!!

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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hkshooter

Member since
December 2003
From: Indiana

Posted by hkshooter on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 9:07 PM

Truely some admirable work.

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:33 PM

Thanks alot!

I appreciate the comments.

Brian

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.

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Boba Fett

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May 2008
From: Wherever the hunt takes me

Posted by Boba Fett on Sunday, December 21, 2008 11:02 AM

Bow [bow]

Wow! that is an awesome job! The leather looks so real and the face... superbly painted! My only critique (not pertaining to you) is the expression. Whoever sculpted it needed to refine it. Looks kinda wacky. Anyway, great job again!

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Stern0

Member since
April 2008
From: Charlottesville Va

Posted by Stern0 on Monday, January 5, 2009 3:03 PM

Well done! Love the eyes And the Leather is spectacular!!!! How do you get such a weathered and dry cracked look? is it in the cast or your creation?....amazing!

Always Faithful U.S.M.C

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psstoff995

Member since
December 2003
From: Colorado

Posted by psstoff995 on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 12:12 AM

The leather looks great but for a second I was wondering how you managed to get a real woven strap for the goggles- it looked like fibers! Very well done figure, the eyes definitly turned out great

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

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Gamewarden5

Member since
April 2007
From: Hubert, NC

Posted by Gamewarden5 on Saturday, January 24, 2009 10:13 AM

Thanks,

I have been off line for a while. Started back to college this semester and have to dedicate a great deal of time to studies.

The cracked looking leather is pretty much cast in. The goggle strap is also cast in.

Brian

Member: IPMS region 12 Eastern Carolina Plastic Modelers On the Bench: 1/72 Revell of Germany ATF Dingo 1/87th Lindbergh Tug Boat Life is full of choices, make one. Train easy, fight hard and die or Train hard, fight easy and live. Heroes stand on the shoulders of men greater than themselves.