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Think180 Studios - 1/35 Navy SEAL (COMPLETE 26AUG09)

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Posted by camo junkie on Sunday, August 23, 2009 9:48 AM
well, no matter how you do it im sure it will look good! any idea of the size of that maki sniper? 120mm?? just curious. interested in the a.c.u. glad someone actually uses the right colors...Whistling [:-^] Laugh [(-D]
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Posted by modelchasm on Sunday, August 23, 2009 7:23 AM

And NO psst ... you can't use this coin for our sniper "build off". I already call it .... plus I've already ordered it! ...

Dang .... guess this means that I'm getting closer to that one ...

Any-who!!!

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Posted by modelchasm on Sunday, August 23, 2009 7:21 AM

Grim - Don't worry about the coin. It was something that I picked up on ebay just for this build.

Camo - Your getting close. I've always liked how "Maki" makes his final presenations clean with attaching coins. Here's an example of what I'm talking about. (I don't think he would mind me showing off a little of his stuff.)

My base will be a little small/ tighter around the coin so it will stand out just a little more. But I think you get the idea ....

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Posted by camo junkie on Sunday, August 23, 2009 6:14 AM

you could still do the wall with a 2"sq. stand but i understand. maybe then a 1/10th humvee. Whistling [:-^]. so let me see if i understand completely, the figure will be "standing" on the coin?? or will the coin just be in the base? ok, when i reread this, i think your saying you want to put the coin on the base, and leave a little extra room for the figure and whatever else u put in there.

not sure what to do for ya as all my ideas would turn it into a vinette. maybe just a couple tuffs of grass at his feet or something. Confused [%-)]

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Posted by Grimmo on Sunday, August 23, 2009 5:17 AM

i wouldnt use that coin! unless you have spares. I think that figures that show a little to a lot of movement, should always have a little viginette. Maybe the same thing as psst, but maybe smaller, and facing the other way. If it's a "poser" pose, or just standing there, a coin would be a good idea.

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Posted by modelchasm on Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:47 PM

That's a good idea and I like the wall idea, but I want to shy away from something that's either just as tall or bigger than the figure itself. I want this to be a simple stand alone figure and not a vinette.

I might using something similar to your drawing, but using the crumbling wall idea instead. Plus the base that I'm using is square and not round.

The base as it is right now is a 2" cube w/ a slightly bigger, 1/4" tall step on the bottom. The 2" cube is the perfect size for the coin and just big enough to give the figure something to stand on plus a LITTLE extra.

We'll see what I come up with.

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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:15 PM
Sure- PM inbound

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Posted by camo junkie on Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:46 PM

yeah, i will keep that in mind. the funny thing is i kinda want to step away from that dio temporarily and do something small and simple like your drawing. i think i will use my "blackwater" figure (n.w.m.). why dont ya draw up something like ya did but using that figure.

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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:40 PM

Glad you liked it Tom, thanks a lot! If it's too busy for Scott I think it'd be cool to see you build something like that. I was thinking just a low crumbling cinder block wall kind of idea, but I liked your high wall corner better, wanted to draw it up because I couldn't explain what I was trying to say in words haha you know me

Hey camo if you have any other future concept ideas or dios you’re trying to think through, let me know. The drawing didn’t take long or anything and it’s another hobby of mine. If anything it might give you a second perspective. I know you’ve got your 9 month baby in the works but the offer stands.

-Chris

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Posted by camo junkie on Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:14 PM
wow chris, its like your reading my mind. the drawing is excellent and gets the point across very well!! good job! Big Smile [:D] in this case scott i would use two small pieces of styrene for the walls with the spackle. it actually looks like a fun build and pretty damn easy! maybe lean an a.k. up against the "small" L side for a little "drama"!?!? i myself am going to use that and put something together like that!!! Cool [8D]
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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 8:41 PM

What?!!? Yeah, I've slowed way down, glad you're picking up the slack. I'm sure you'll pass me by tomorrow. haha

I agree on the building corner, only thing is it looks like the SEALs moving at a pretty good clip, so I wouldn't have him running around the corner? And I'm assuming the corner would be more L shaped from above, not symmetrical. I'd have him running parallel to the long wall of the L if you go for a corner. Have him coming up on the corner, like he's slowing down and about to turn perhaps?

Don't know if it's bigger or more complex than you were looking for, I guess you could control the amount of detail on the wall, it could be all shot up and spray painted or just any old wall with maybe some brick detail or a blue “architectural” stripe (as opposed to graffiti) or something like that.

-Chris

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Posted by camo junkie on Saturday, August 22, 2009 6:18 PM

scott, maybe just a simple corner of a building. just two sides. only has to be a little bit bigger than the figure. do the spackling brick showing through thing....huh...maybe?? Whistling [:-^]

btw chris, ya notice how much closer i am to you??? about 19 away...Big Smile [:D] (not that it means anything!!)

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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 5:11 PM

haha sorry, just meant that with your shading and highlight work, it really pops, it's not just bleh, even though it's all tan and OD. Any chance on some comparison shots with the other "smooth" figures? I kind of like the look of this guy, but I know those winning 1/35 figures almost look airbrushed... crazy smooth.

Maybe a low cinderblock wall? He kind of looks really forward with his stance, but his right hand is so drawn in, almost CQB looking... hmm. I agree- nothing over the top or distracting. I'm sure you'll figure something that will fit...

-Chris

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Posted by modelchasm on Saturday, August 22, 2009 3:34 PM

Vibrant huh .... That's a new one to me, but thanks. I'm trying to decide how much "tweaking/ cleaning up" I need to do. I like the loook of it now, but then I look at other figures and all the colors seem so smooth.

I'm done w/ all my chores today, so I'm going to get to work on the base.

You guys have any ideas for the groundwork on this one. I'm drawing a blank here. I don't really want to do a plain-jane ground work like I did on my SF fig, but at the same time I don't want to go all out and distract from the figure either.

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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 2:43 PM
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. The subdued makes sense if youre just standing around/patrolling in the open. I like the idea of the color- but don't think this guys all boring tan and blah, you did a great job with the shading and highlighting, he looks vibrant. Looking forward to the tweaking, flag, and base!

-Chris

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Posted by camo junkie on Saturday, August 22, 2009 1:09 PM
exactly like you have said model. i'm looking down the barrel of the gun pointed at my head once i can get the dust out of my eyes from the blown door or the blinding light out of them from the flash of the grenade! therefore, color really isnt an issue also, like you said, its good to give it a little "pizaz (sp?) now and again.
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Posted by modelchasm on Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:09 AM

Thanks guys ... I appreciate all the comments. I can't help but think/ hope that someone somewhere has these molds and that they will resurface sooner rather than later.

 psstoff995 wrote:

How often (now that they have the OD/Tan flags) do you see the full colored? Do SF units still wear them? I can understand the need for low visibility in a large force so they don't stand out- but is there also a need for high visibility in a chaotic environment/clearing a house/close quarters type situation where the full color flags would be advantageous? Just wondering if this is pure artistic license and you wanted some color, or if this is based in reality. I agree that the color would be nice, just wondering.

As far as color or subdued ... in the Spec Ops world it really doesn't matter. A lot of times you'll see guys wearing full color just for friendly ID.

But ... If you really thing about ... is a full color flag something you're really going to notice when someone blows open your door in the middle of the night with a water-charge? I don't know about the SEALs, but I think that it would add a nice shot of color to an otherwise blah tan figure. Plus, I'm hoping that the color will help tie in the coin on the base. Here a pic of the coin I'm using.

The front of the coin, w/ the SEAL emblem, will be the side used, w/ the other side permanantly attached to the base.

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Posted by model maniac 96 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:46 AM
That is some truly amazing shadowing and highlighting that you've got going on there, very nice.


Thanks, Jim
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Posted by Stern0 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 7:25 AM
Fantastic work MC! (Taking note of the paint and highlights.....Very subtle but effective) dosn't look like a 35 scale, well done!!!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Grimmo on Saturday, August 22, 2009 6:59 AM
Thats awesome! I always wanted this figure, and was going to get this when someone brought it into Australia, but nmissed it! Bugger!
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Posted by camo junkie on Saturday, August 22, 2009 6:30 AM
well i am glad u saved me the ebay time chris. after hearing scott talk about them i  didnt think you would find any. Sigh [sigh] i'm sitting here and thinking i'm hearing gatling gun noises...haha, forgot it was the selfridge air show this weekend. (not a very nice day, it looks like rain). of course the gate doesnt open for another 1/2 hour...maybe it ssomething else...although you cant mistake an a-10's primary weapon when fired!! hmmmm...!
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Posted by psstoff995 on Saturday, August 22, 2009 12:01 AM

Thanks for not letting me know it took 1 DAY!!! for all that detail work Bow [bow]

Yeah, after spending a while on ebay with a few different keywords... I’ll agree. When you guys were talking rare, you weren’t kidding. Saved the searches so we'll see...

I will indeed stay tuned. How often (now that they have the OD/Tan flags) do you see the full colored? Do SF units still wear them? I can understand the need for low visibility in a large force so they don't stand out- but is there also a need for high visibility in a chaotic environment/clearing a house/close quarters type situation where the full color flags would be advantageous? Just wondering if this is pure artistic license and you wanted some color, or if this is based in reality. I agree that the color would be nice, just wondering.

-Chris

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Posted by modelchasm on Friday, August 21, 2009 11:38 PM

haha .... then I won't tell you that the before (base coats pics) pic was taken this morning .... God I love acylics! hehe!!!

Good luck finding this kit ... if you can find ANY Think180 kits, you're a lucky man.

And yes, you're right about the yellow ... there are a couple of spot that got carried away. Since this one is going to show next month, I'll be cleaning it up just a bit more.

Stay tuned ....

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Posted by psstoff995 on Friday, August 21, 2009 11:14 PM
4 days!!!! Ugh Blush [:I] why did I even suggest that we have a sniper build off... you're going to throw those 1/16 guys together in a day and I might have cut out all the legs and arms by then Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by psstoff995 on Friday, August 21, 2009 11:10 PM

I was going to say- lefty pistol and then I saw the M4 too. My lbro is a lefty and wants/ed to be a SEAL for the longest time, so I might have to ebay this kit. Such a shame that theyre OOB (not box- biz).

And I was also going to say, nice yellow trick, looks like it works on the tan as well, although I might blend it a little more next time on the tan, or add some extra tan to the yellow, just because it looks a little harsh (maybe just the camera??)

I don't know if this was a crazy quick build or my new apartment move in just really messed me up. I'll check the start and finish dates after I post. Tom's got the eyes though- I'll give him that, must be all the 1/35 modern guys he's done in the last 9 months!! And Scott- trying to shove it into the right hand and then no molds?! Not enough coffee huh?? Tongue [:P] haha this is a great little figure- can't wait to see the whole set up with the challenge coin. I know you can buy them online all over the place, but whats the idea behind those? How are you really supposed to acquire them?

-Chris

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Posted by camo junkie on Friday, August 21, 2009 8:19 PM
hey, anytime! Big Smile [:D] just glad ya like it and it works!
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Posted by modelchasm on Friday, August 21, 2009 8:16 PM
haha .... Your eyes are dead on. I owe that one to you. Thanks again!

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Posted by camo junkie on Friday, August 21, 2009 8:09 PM

do i see a yellow dry brushing going on there??? Whistling [:-^] absolutely fantastic scott!!! very well done. Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by modelchasm on Friday, August 21, 2009 8:03 PM

***UPDATE***

So, I finished w/ the painting this afternoon, but then I noticed that I didn't really take any in-progress shots except for these ...

Here's the base coat w/ the dak tan used on the vest, holster, and helmet.

And now ... fast forward to the future .... From here, all I've got left is to finish up the base and then attach the figure. On another note, the "finished" figure isn't quite finished. Just now, I noticed that I have completely forgotten to seal the figure w/ a dull coat. No big deal, but I'll have to go back and add Future back to the lens. Oh well ... here "she" is ...

Sorry again for the lack of in-progress shots. We'll do better next time.

As always ... all C&Cs welcome.

EDIT: Forgot to add that I'm going to add a reversed full-color flag to the chest for a spice of color.

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Posted by camo junkie on Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:35 AM
"why does his thumb look backwards...c'mon. stupid m4"!! Laugh [(-D]
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