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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 3, 2012 19:38:44 GMT -5
Posting my latest work... I like to include figures to all of my armor builds. It simply bring life! I have to say Dragon figure sets are getting better and better with the recent releases. I used three figures from this set to go with my StuG III Ausf F/8. I plan to create my first diorama later this summer...  Am I only one to notice... personal gears are getting better from Dragon?  The tank commander is from Tank resin set... pricey but great details espcially the head.  Primed with Mr Surfacer...  In process..   Completed... The Ammo Boy (missing K98 rifle)   The Mule  The Rambo  Comments and feedback are always welcome! Hope I see more people here who enjoy figure painting as much as I do. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 3, 2012 19:43:06 GMT -5
Very cool Andy. jumping right in with both feet ey..LOL. That dude with the MG looks pissed..LOL
oh yeah, it's much easier to post pics here than most places, I agree with you there
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 3, 2012 19:53:45 GMT -5
LOL! You got that right... that's why I called him Rambo. He looks so ready to kill some Russkies!
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Post by RossGary on Jun 4, 2012 9:10:18 GMT -5
These are looking great! Beautiful painting. Keep it coming!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 4, 2012 10:52:13 GMT -5
Ross- Thanks!!! I'd be more than happy to post more pictures of my figures from 2011.
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Post by RossGary on Jun 4, 2012 11:03:33 GMT -5
Get 'em posted mate! Love to see 'em!
We need more figures on here!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 4, 2012 12:17:47 GMT -5
LOL! I will do that. Coming from FSM where Figures forum was never that popular I was hoping I'd see more figure builds here. I enjoy painting figures more than doing the armors... don't tell other guys I said this. Look out for another thread coming up later...
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 4, 2012 15:48:40 GMT -5
You'll find plenty f fig guys here Andy. Actually here nearly everyone builds what they like when they like. it's good to switch up now and then. heck, I'm building a Jap plane....LOL
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 4, 2012 19:50:12 GMT -5
Thanks Nemo! Agree with you about those resin figures. I have few in my stash but I hate spending $30-$35 just for two figures. While you can get a lot more from Dragon and they have been getting better and better. I can always replace their heads with better resin heads if necessary.
Rob- Jap plane? Jeez I think I better dial 9-1-1. I don't blame ya! Sometimes we need a change. I took a break from armor recently and built a Huey last February and I actually had fun. It brought home an award from recent model show. Don't be alarmed if I build one of those rotary things...
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Post by tobias5555 on Jun 5, 2012 0:33:29 GMT -5
Really great lokking figures
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Post by RossGary on Jun 5, 2012 3:05:08 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 5, 2012 10:38:49 GMT -5
Tobias- Thanks!!! Gary- Holy cow! This is what I needed as I am always looking for improvements. I will get me a Milliput next time I shop at my local shop. Believe it or not I have not used this product... I do have the green stuff from Squadron if I am correct. Thank you again for your help! Chris- You are way too nice! I agree about newer Dragon figure sets... I have been buying almost every set they released.  Next time I think I will go easy on using dark washes as I am afraid I may have applied too much. I usually use heavily thinned W&N oil paint Raw Umber or Burnt Umber. Thanks again! |
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Post by RossGary on Jun 5, 2012 18:26:38 GMT -5
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Post by spud on Jun 6, 2012 10:01:06 GMT -5
i love figures, i think i have more figs and model kist and im not the bet in teh worls at painting them  but its all fun. oh and 7.25 for shipping to ireland he is having a serious laugh there.... Any you done a great job on these guys looking forward to more./ ah found some up north with £2 shipping., |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 6, 2012 10:30:13 GMT -5
Chris- WOW! Nice figures especially the camo. I never thought about using AK Streaking products... I will give it a shot next time I do figures. Thanks for the tip! Definitely will look out for Chris' threads. Ross- Thanks again for the info! No way, I don't understand why Dragon is going to phase Gen2 figs? I think they are most desired figure sets out there...  Spud- Thanks for the nice words! I can send you some if you can send me some of Irish beer... 
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Post by spud on Jun 6, 2012 10:37:17 GMT -5
lol nice try ;D
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 7, 2012 22:51:23 GMT -5
Andy you will be surprised what you can do with the AK stuff.........it's all up to the user. I did filters and shading on a 200mm Verlinden bust and weathered a burnt out 41 Chevy pick up. So you see, it's not just for armor and what it says on the bottle.
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Post by multicam on Jun 8, 2012 11:08:44 GMT -5
Andy, Figures look great! I like the shading effects that your washes have achieved. Nice work.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 8, 2012 11:14:42 GMT -5
Rob- I have been thinking more about this and it mades sense now. Using AK interactive will allow me to have better control where I want the dark washes to be. Will try that on my next figure to go with Pz III K. Thanks boss!
Nate- Thanks man! Glad you liked the figures. Took me about three weeks to work on those figures. Used three or four different shades on the uniform. Then at the end I am afraid I went crazy using oil dark washes. So next time I will try AK washes... thanks again!
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 8, 2012 19:40:32 GMT -5
Hey Andy,
Dude, you got some painting skills right there! Thats a pretty sweet Gen 2 set. Keepem coming man!
Gary
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 8, 2012 19:53:14 GMT -5
Thanks man! Sending over more COLD iced tea. LOL Glad you liked them! There's my rule... every armor must have a figure or more. So you will see more... thanks again.
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Next time I think I will go easy on using dark washes as I am afraid I may have applied too much. I usually use heavily thinned W&N oil paint Raw Umber or Burnt Umber. 
but its all fun.
