The Cooler King

Anonymous

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November 2005

The Cooler King

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 2:43 AM

This is the 1/4 resin bust from Jayco35 at The Clubhouse. It's a hefty bit of resin too! It's the best McQueen likeness I've come across and with a base like this you'd be mad to miss one! I (as usual) wanted to try something a bit different with the paint job, and try for an old sepia look. So I only used browns and some white for the whole kit. Not sure if it came out quite as I'd planned but it looks very effective on the shelf.

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ajlafleche

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December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 7:18 AM

Interesting piece and good painting. I didn't get the title 'til I saw the image. Maybe it's the picture, but the flesh looks a bit too glossy. You did a really great job on the leaher jacket.

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

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 8:45 AM

I'm having some trouble with my lighting. this is the second picture recently that's come out overly glossy.
I was thinking of using tissue over the lamps, will that help?

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ajlafleche

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December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10:15 AM

It might. Using two or three directed lamps might, as well, or boncing the light off a piece of white cardboard might help as well.

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

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:50 AM

Nice job of painting. Well done.

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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mpartric

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March 2005
From: Seeing Eye Dog Central

Posted by mpartric on Thursday, July 14, 2005 12:22 AM

My favorite movie....what a great job!!! thanks for sharing.

Matthew Morristown, NJ

Mediocrity--- it takes a lot less time and most people won't notice until it's too late.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 14, 2005 1:12 AM

I think he looks sweaty, like he's been in the cooler. I would buy that if you told it to me. Looks nice.

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yardbird78

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January 2003
From: 40 klicks east of the Gateway

Posted by yardbird78 on Sunday, July 17, 2005 12:52 AM

That is great work on Steve McQueen. The Great Escape is definately one of the great all time movies with a truely star studded cast.

Darwin, O.F. Alien [alien]