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Post by pantherf on Oct 11, 2013 16:57:07 GMT -5
Okay, since my idea of a Halloween Group Build didn't excite anyone, I will proceed to build this for Halloween 2013.  The very original kit had just the skeleton poured in the 'Glow-In-The-Dark' styrene but I believe in an effort to cut cost, they poured it all in the stuff so we have to paint it anyway. Rocks don't glow!   I've wanted one of these kits again for YEARS and when this became available I jumped in with both feet. This should only take a few days so it'll be ready for Halloween... just like my last skeleton project was.   Jeff |
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Post by robbo on Oct 11, 2013 17:45:07 GMT -5
Missed the Halloween GB thing  |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 11, 2013 18:47:53 GMT -5
Hey Jeff, I woulda joined in but didnt have a skeletal remains or a Zombie on hand......im all out!  I am lookin forward to see ya do yours. Looks fun bro, IM IN!! |
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Post by Leon on Oct 11, 2013 19:14:19 GMT -5
Count me in Jeff,always nice to see something different on the bench.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 3:17:24 GMT -5
Great choice for Haloween buddy My cousin had one of these years ago and I loved it then so this'll be a real treat! |
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Post by tigrazor on Oct 12, 2013 3:49:41 GMT -5
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Post by pantherf on Oct 12, 2013 10:29:55 GMT -5
Okay, I finally got a start on it last night. WEEEEEEEEEEeeeee! (no, I'm not REALLY having that much fun)  I sanded most of the parts to be painted so this is how far it is.  So, slap some paint down and while it's drying I'll hop on the KV, IS and Japanese tanks!  Jeff |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 12, 2013 10:52:51 GMT -5
Looks like a fun build to follow... count me in! Need me to bring beer over?
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Post by tigrazor on Oct 12, 2013 11:35:46 GMT -5
Ill bring some German beer, if you dont mind?! American beer is in some cases a bit... hmmm, lets say you have to get used to it We have a pretty good brewery around here... lol |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 14, 2013 11:45:38 GMT -5
Cool project for the holiday Jeff! Looking forward to seeing this one come together, glow-in-the-dark and all!  |
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Post by pantherf on Oct 19, 2013 19:20:07 GMT -5
Okay... made some progress even though it was a rough day today.  I originally painted the shirt Desert Sand but had to go get some Khaki instead. Olive Drab pants and you kinda get the idea.  A little more painting and touch-ups and it should be finished soon! Jeff |
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Post by vlpbruce on Oct 19, 2013 19:54:17 GMT -5
Great work so far Jeff. I'm in.
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 19, 2013 20:25:24 GMT -5
Making good progress Jeff! 11 days left before the Spooky Day!
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Post by Leon on Oct 20, 2013 5:39:43 GMT -5
Looking really good Jeff.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2013 5:40:13 GMT -5
Those parts are surprisingly good, I bet you spent a while cleaning them up ? Paint will bring it all to life... Just in time for Halloween |
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Post by robbo on Oct 20, 2013 5:43:42 GMT -5
Good to see this one coming together |
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Post by pantherf on Oct 20, 2013 16:20:09 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I do have the base partially painted but didn't take any pictures. I need to do some weathering and touch-ups before I show it off. No work today but plenty of thinking what to do next. Jeff |
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Post by pantherf on Oct 21, 2013 19:25:44 GMT -5
Starting to look like something now!  Jeff |
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Post by Leon on Oct 21, 2013 19:47:38 GMT -5
Looking really good with the colors on Jeff .I like it. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 16:25:06 GMT -5
I missed this and your Halloween Build proposal. Bad on me.
This is looking great!
I built this decades ago and love the kit. You are making it look just grand!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 16:36:10 GMT -5
Jeff,yer'fleshing' this figure out real nice,fella. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 22, 2013 16:52:59 GMT -5
Is that Dicky?!?!?! OMG He quit waiting for me to finish my damn DuKW. God, I feel so terrible!!!
Looking real good...
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 22, 2013 17:58:35 GMT -5
Ordinarily I'd say he's starting to come to life, but not sure that's appropriate here! Nice progress Jeff. |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 22, 2013 21:48:30 GMT -5
Dang Jeff, who new you were a awesome figu.......ummm....Skeleton Painter! Looks great my friend. |
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Post by pantherf on Oct 24, 2013 9:51:43 GMT -5
Dang Jeff, who new you were a awesome figu.......ummm....Skeleton Painter! Looks great my friend. As long as I don't have to paint any flesh... right? But that will all change as I have been stocking up on skin colored paints and my Japanese tank will be the first victim. And some righteous brushes too. So, on that count I am feverishly working on getting this done  So I can return to the heavy metal gods! Jeff |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 24, 2013 10:42:33 GMT -5
Looking great! Can't wait to see it completed...
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Post by pantherf on Oct 24, 2013 13:50:25 GMT -5
Yeah, I built most of the AURORA kits mainly because they were an exclusive subject but they were cheaper than the Tamiya armor kits too. Let's see, the American Bison, the Forgotten Prisoner, all those 1/48 armor kits with the neat diorama base and the decal stating what it was you stuck on front. I'm doing this a little different than the instructions and the fact that it was ALL a glow in the dark pouring... painting had to be done too. Oh well, it is what it is. I should be done by Saturday as paint is drying now. Jeff |
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Post by Deano on Oct 24, 2013 15:33:23 GMT -5
Fun project Jeff , great results too!
Deano
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 24, 2013 17:53:40 GMT -5
Keep at it Jeff, almost home!
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Post by pantherf on Oct 26, 2013 6:11:27 GMT -5
Okay, making the big push today...  But was met with some unexpected results. I wanted to add some 'depth' to the heads by making them dark inside. I first tried some black construction paper but then when viewing it at an angle THAT didn't work. So... I painted inside the heads with a black paint and now they are much darker than the arms and legs! ARGH!!!  Now, to finish the base I must come up with what to do with the bars. Do I leave the background to glow and paint the bars or paint the background black and leave the bars to glow?   Anyway, it's been a lot of fun and hope to wrap it up today... or not. (okay... it's McDonald's time) Jeff |
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I am lookin forward to see ya do yours. Looks fun bro, IM IN!!
