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Alpine's Latest U.S. AFV Crew in 1/35 ~FINISHED~

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Alpine's Latest U.S. AFV Crew in 1/35 ~FINISHED~
Posted by *INDY on Monday, May 30, 2011 4:29 AM

This is "Crewman #2" from the latest set of U.S. tankers sculpted by Taesung.[I only needed the one for my purposes at the mo]This one is presented complete this time no fuss, no muss, no SBS--here ya go--

Usually I like to mix paint brands alot and use a bit of everything--but---this one is completed using only Vallejo acylics---though I did use a bit of graphite at the end on the helmet rim and a little dry pigments on the boots and to take the "new" out of the[ Patches by Archer]

 

 

 

 

 Still at work on the vehicle this guy will be standing next to while staring--Stick out tongue--but I tried this shot with an old Dio as a bit of background

"Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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Posted by SteveM on Monday, May 30, 2011 8:24 AM

Looks GREAT, Indy! Nice variations of the somewhat "monotone" uniform these guys sported.Face looks nice and battleweary.

I picked up this set a couple months back, and am looking forward to gettin' 'round to 'em. Can't wait to see yours with the finished vehicle.

Steve M.

On the workbench: ginormous Kharkov dio

 

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Posted by deafpanzer on Monday, May 30, 2011 9:11 AM

Hmm where did I see this before?  Again, beautiful work!  Bow Down Bow Down Bow Down

You just made me realize that I should have added patches to my tank commander for Chaffee if you recall.  Did they all have patches or not always? 

 

Andy

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Posted by jetmodeler on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:34 AM

Excellent job Adam. I've been wanting that set since it came out.

 

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Posted by *INDY on Thursday, June 2, 2011 12:30 AM

Steve~Thanks Bro--Great casts--finest kind

Andy~Oh man! I should have sent you some with the Eagles claw! Didnt think of it---Any armored guy oughta have it on left shoulder----though yeah--lots of garmets around without proper patchage---

Jet~Thanks Buddy---go for it--can't go wrong with these   80)

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Posted by Konigwolf13 on Thursday, June 2, 2011 1:54 AM

INDY, as always excellent job.

Andrew

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Posted by *INDY on Saturday, June 4, 2011 2:04 AM

[quote user="Konigwolf13"]

INDY, as always excellent job.

Andrew

[quote]

Andrew! Thank you!

~~~~~~One more picture I got of him I liked~~~~~

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Posted by MAJ Mike on Saturday, June 4, 2011 10:38 AM

deafpanzer

Hmm where did I see this before?  Again, beautiful work!  Bow Down Bow Down Bow Down

You just made me realize that I should have added patches to my tank commander for Chaffee if you recall.  Did they all have patches or not always? 

 

Answer:  Not always.  Large colorful patches were frequent targets for the OPFOR.  Infantry troops frequently/usually removed their's after a few days in combat.  A smaller, less visible patch might be retained.  I realy is amazing how visible bits of color are in the field at distance. 

Check photos of troops a week or so after D-Day.  Not many, if any unit patches are displayed by combat roops.

Armor crews, insignia not so visible inside an armored vehicle.

Best to consult actual photographs to decide.  However, your build, your money, your choice.

 

 

 "I'd "I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct."

"Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!"

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Posted by MAJ Mike on Saturday, June 4, 2011 10:39 AM

Oh, by-the-by, another beautiful figure.  Your works serve as instruction manuals for the rest of us.

 

 

 "I'd "I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct."

"Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!"

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Posted by BigDaddyBluesman on Sunday, June 5, 2011 6:12 PM

That's great work, I trying but I'm a long way from that kind of work. The eyes are so important.

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Posted by Chazzer on Sunday, June 5, 2011 6:37 PM

   That last photo of the figure is stunning! Looks like the real thing in BW. I almost called the figure a "him". The hell with it," HE" looks awesome!



Great

Chazzer



ChazzerBlack Eye

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Posted by deafpanzer on Sunday, June 5, 2011 6:47 PM

Chazzer, don't fall for that trap!  I think it is a real picture of Adam (Indy) posing in from of a Sherman at a local VFW post near him.  It can't be fake... way too real. Big Smile

Andy

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Posted by *INDY on Monday, June 6, 2011 6:53 PM

Mike ~ Many thanks

Bluesman~A very nice compliment Thanks  (had my "Mojo Workin"  somewhat)

Chazzer~I like to call 'em 'hims' and the ocassional 'her'--It's about what the piece of resin [represents]---just like a word [such as he or she]...right?& hey  I appreciate the sentiment!

Andy~HahA-Thanks brothaman--Smile

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Posted by BaBill212 on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:06 AM

Excellent work Indy,,,  thanks for sharing

Enjoy the ride!

 

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Posted by *INDY on Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:14 PM

BaBill212

Excellent work Indy,,,  thanks for sharing

Thanks BaBill! That's most kind  Yes

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Posted by *INDY on Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:14 PM

 

 

One more picture I got that I really liked~

 

 

 

 Best one huh? Don't  ya think?

 

"Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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Posted by *INDY on Thursday, June 9, 2011 11:16 PM

 

Well guys I got some nice comments from Taesung Harmms [who is the sculpter of this figure, of course] Now he was not blown away with my painting of his figure, not suprisingly, as he works with literally the best figure painters on this planet, but offered some kind words of wisdom, a bit  of praise, and graditute for my oun very high regard for his talent.

Thanks for the kind words.

Good effort here. I like the way the front part of the
jacket was painted. I can see the brush strokes, and
it's quite expressive.

Have you been to figure sites such as Planet Figure
and Timelines Forums? If not, it's about time. happy.gif

These days, many AFV modelers are top level builders.
What will set you apart from rest of the pack is
figure painting skill.

TS

 

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Posted by deafpanzer on Friday, June 10, 2011 7:54 AM

The bidding will start today at 9:00am EST.  Highest bidder will bring this figure... Big Smile 

It will look great with my Chaffee... Big Smile

Andy

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Posted by *INDY on Saturday, June 11, 2011 1:32 PM

deafpanzer

The bidding will start today at 9:00am EST.  Highest bidder will bring this figure... Big Smile 

It will look great with my Chaffee... Big Smile

Actually Andy, I am giving this one away. It's going to Nuremburg to stand beside the Weasel so LZ can show off the new kit next Toy Fair . Anyways, paint one yourself--you have the technologyStick out tongue

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Posted by deafpanzer on Saturday, June 11, 2011 3:17 PM

Give away?  Man you asre way too nice! Beer  I have been enjoying your Weasel WIP.  It won't to ask them that they give you credit for the work while they are showing at Nuremburg! 

Andy

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Posted by *INDY on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 9:37 PM

deafpanzer

Give away?  Man you asre way too nice! Beer  I have been enjoying your Weasel WIP.  It won't to ask them that they give you credit for the work while they are showing at Nuremburg! 

Hey Typo-Panzer Smile

You  are accusing me of being way too nice!?>YesCool---------Thank you Brutha---THAT's way too nice--------but I dont mind. Now.........did you mean to say "    It won't hurt to ask?"      Anyway, no worries I shall have some "credit" before it's all done---Idea

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Posted by deafpanzer on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:32 PM

Yep, good catch on my typo... no more glue sniffling!!! 

Andy

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Posted by *INDY on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:17 AM

Andy~! Step away from the glue!Zip it!

This might be the best picture yet of this guy----A little difficult to photo

 

"Well...you gunna pull them pistols, or just whistle Dixie?"

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