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World War I. USMC 2nd LT

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World War I. USMC 2nd LT
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 4, 2005 1:57 PM
I finished this about a month ago, and have been meaning to post pictures. Third large scale figure I've completed, and I would love all feedback and criticism on how to improve. It's a Michael Roberts 120mm and painted with a mixture of oils and acrylics. Shading done with pastels. Thanks for taking a look, and I look forward to suggestions and comments! Happy 4th!!!!!








And lastly my obligatory cheesy BW edit:


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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, July 4, 2005 2:07 PM
Looks good. Nicely painted.

Regards, Rick
RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 1:06 AM
Wow, thats one cool figure. Looks very well done.
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  • From: South Australia
Posted by South Aussie on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 6:44 AM
Looks good monktrade, keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing.
Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 10:08 AM
Love WWI subjects-Michael Roberts stuff look good-is it metal? My only criticism is one that I see often-down-play the eyes. Not too open or too white-very few of us keep our eyes fully open or have white sclera. Otherwise-terrific job-love the lanyard for the pistol.

Dan
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 10:25 AM
nice work, I have that kit also, but haven't worked on it. How was it to build?
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 12:36 PM
Thanks for the comments guys!

Rob, The kit went together fairly easily. The biggeest hassle was the pour block on the two choices of headgear. Lot's of time with a razor saw and file on that one.

trowl: thanks for the tips. I was kind of worried about just that. I'm not sure how to best fix it, because when I made the eye darker, the shadow cast by the brim of the helmet absolutely swallowed all the detail of the eye. I think I overdid it the other way, trying to make sure you could "see" him aiming. Would a greyer tint in the work better?
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  • From: Harrisburg, PA
Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 2:29 PM
Hey, that's pretty neat! I didn't realize anything like that was available.

You did a really nice job.

Regards,

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 4:08 PM
Hey Monk actually a little yellow or bown would help-I know he's aiming the weapon but keep the darker sclera (with yellow or brown at the top and bottom of the eyes. It's a subtle thing but the eyes are the window to the soul-That's why I have none. And don't forget the iris and pupil (iris will be small in bright light).

Dan

PS-I'm an unemployed Art Director-can't you tell. Keep up the good work.
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  • From: australia
Posted by gander_demon on Friday, July 8, 2005 12:30 AM
Nice work,

keep postingBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 8, 2005 2:29 AM
Great job on the Devil Dog!
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