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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:28 PM

Hey great job Tony!

As I said my first figures were a disaster, I wish they'd have looked half as good! Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:37 PM

I've got to confess.Angel What you see took three tries today. Thanks goodness it's oils and for the two photo lamps for heat.Yes

Its been a long day my friend

Thanks, Tony LeeSmile

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:56 PM

Tony, as the guys said - just a matter of practice. Once you learn how they go a lot easier.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by *INDY on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:20 PM

ONly three tries Tony? You're way ahead of the pack. My 1st head with oils was an abortion countless times before I had one I liked.  Well done my friend, he looks quite acceptable. When those Hornet heads show up I'd recommend you keep the momentum going by getting started with them.  ...a bit more practice and youre Aces--           ---One thing:

"Im as happy as if I had good sense"

  Stick out tongue I have'nt heard that one in over 30 years--from one man--my Grandfather--(I miss him)    Thanks for the memoryBeer

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Posted by *INDY on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 1:13 AM

~I finally got around to a test use of the Archer scale Eyeball decals.   (thanks again Ed)

~~Using a practice Hornet head, I picked out a pair and cut the 'ball shapes' into more of a" () "shape with a fresh blade and decaled normally.
 


While still a bit tricky to shape and position, I think the decals have possibilities. Next time I might try them over a gloss-white eye, instead of the dark eye-area used here Some gloss to seal might be good too.
 

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 9:19 AM

Good Morning

Shaded sun light shots. Still a cheap camera but better lighting.

Hey Adam I got the Hornet heads two days after I ordered them from Tankrat. I opened them up yesterday and took a look and man those things have great detail. I can see where they would be much easier to paint because the details are sharp and deep,not mushy like plastic.

I'm with Ed about the eyes,guess I would have to experiment with them to really decide.

My mother and grandmother used that saying all the time,I miss them both so much.

Tony LeeSmile

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Posted by *INDY on Monday, July 5, 2010 8:06 AM

~~Well Tony what's news Buddy? Any start with the Hornet squad?

Which set(s) did you get anyways?

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, July 5, 2010 10:18 AM

Hi Indy: The last instructions I got was to let my figure dry completely before doing anymore shading.

No start on the Hornets yet but I bought the German w/M-1943 caps, w/helmets and the one with various sidecaps.

Happy 4th

Tony LeeSmile

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 5, 2010 1:09 PM

Looking good so far Tony. Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by detailfreak on Monday, July 5, 2010 2:58 PM

Tony,I think that spot on the back of his neck is a tick! Figure is looking good,but I have to tell you that marders were crewed by more than one.Can't wait to see the rest of them.Cool

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, July 5, 2010 5:50 PM

Not a tick anymore cause I stuck a hot match to its butt and he backed out. I think there will be two down inside out of sight so that will leave maybe two more topside.

Remember I said "Maybe"Big Smile

Tony LeeSmile

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by *INDY on Friday, July 16, 2010 3:13 AM

10 days Tony--whats up around them parts?

                                                                          

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Posted by wing_nut on Friday, July 16, 2010 6:43 AM

Hi ya Tony... looking good. He's coming together.  Fun learning something new isn't it.  Can be a fun, rewarding... and humbling... experience.Wink

I did something I very rarely, as in can't remember the last time, do when I finally get in on a multi-page thread.  I went back to the beginning and read every single post.  I think maybe the word "debate" caught my eye on 1 of the pages.

Having done as few figures as I have I am fore sure a newb.  Hard? Easy?  No, different.

Gamera said it best...

Armour guys consider aircraft difficult because of all the decals.

Aircraft guys consider autos hard because of trying to get a perfect clear gloss finish.

Auto guys consider armour hard because of all of the tiny 'fiddly bits'.

So frankly are figures hard or easy? Everyone will have a different opinion.

And when you add your comment Tony about what your dad always said to you.  It's another skill set that has to be learned.

When and armor/aircraft guy like me attempts a figure, as I am now, wow that is a whole 'nother kettle of fish.  I am used to painting the vast majority of a model with an airbrush and a paint brush to pick out a few details.  The amount of colors and color mixing.  The different brushes that are used. The different techniques... highlights... shadows... blending.  And... OMG...the number of time you have to change your brush and clean the one you are putting down makes you want to run screaming into the night.  And as someone else said, sorry to whoever it was I can't remember, it really has to be "right" since you know what people look like.

It's only hard because we don't know how to do it yet.  What's the fun if you could do everything 1st time out?  And if it was that way for everyone we modelers would not be the incredibly good looking, steadfast, and talented people that we are.  Yes?Whistling

Marc  

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  • From: S.W. Missouri
Posted by Pvt Mutt on Friday, July 16, 2010 8:53 AM

Adam: Nuttin HoneyBig Smile I found a guy here in town purely by luck that sculpts and paints figures. He said while on vacation next week he would give me some hands on instructions that would give me a better idea of what and how I should be doing this.

Marc: You said it all  buddy. This guy John I was telling you guys about should be a step in the right direction to see this all in the flesh process,at least I hope so.Idea

Thanks for checking on meHeart

Tony LeeSmile

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