Well, I've done several figures from the JJ Models line (out of Italy), as well as a couple of incredible original garage kits. Most of JJ Models current figures are a little on the "slutty" side. I like their earlier figures that focus more on the beauty. I did take a couple of years off from figures when the age-of-sail bug hit me and I started on the Heller monsters (Soleil Royale, Chebec, and the impressive 1/100 HMS Victory which I'm doing prelim work on now). But this past christmas my daughter (if you can figure that out) got me "The Centerfold" from lunatic fringe models (google it and you'll see it). At this point, it would be difficult for me to post pics without everyone seeing huge black bars everywhere. Once I get the sheet done, I'll be glad to post a pic or two...hopefully they won't be
It's a huge 1/6 scale figure, that was a great painting exercise for my airbrush. But, to me, while the figure is beautiful, I think I can make a better impression by making a bed sheet that covers her while leaving enough exposed to make the figure more "PG" and sensual. You know, leave it to the imagination...
My materials list is Gift Wrap Tissue and Tac Glue mixed with water. I'm using Tac Glue because it is thicker and creates a stronger bond. In my experiments, once the mixture was applied and dried, it had a degree of pliability that simple white glue couldn't accomplish.
Tonight I'm going to try it out on a test figure to see how it does. I'm going to try brushing the mixture on the tissue directly on the figure and then see if I can shape it without tearing. I'm thinking that the mixture's thickness is going to be key to making this work. Too thin and the tissue will tear easily. I'll apply the mixture, then use a hair dryer to speed the drying process to the point where I can manipulate the tissue into the fine folds I want.
I'll try to get some pics of my experiments up...
Grymm