dennis
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Post by dennis on Dec 19, 2015 13:24:00 GMT -5
Hello all, my latest offering is a 54mm white metal model of a very famous photograph taken by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt portraying an American sailor kissing a nurse in her white uniform on Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) in Times Square in New York City, on August 14, 1945. The model is produced by Andrea as part of their Wonderful World series. This is an OOB paint using my usual acrylic paints; Andrea, Vallejo & Scale 75. Scale 75 have the advantage that they give a completely matt finish. It was a good build at least in the dry run stage, however if needed a bit of ‘fecklin’ as they say in Yorkshire to get a close fit. The results were worth it. thank for popping in. Dennis    |
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Post by Leon on Dec 19, 2015 13:48:03 GMT -5
That looks fantastic Dennis!  |
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kiwibelg
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Post by kiwibelg on Dec 19, 2015 14:02:08 GMT -5
Great little scene there Dennis! As always it's nice to see your choice of figures, they are always different and refreshing to see!
Hope you are doing well mate,
Seasons greetings,
Shay
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desertrat
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Post by desertrat on Dec 20, 2015 4:28:22 GMT -5
nice fecklin, tha no's,
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 20, 2015 11:44:55 GMT -5
Love it!!! There is one real huge statue of them in Saratoga, Florida by the waterfront. They are about 75 feet tall or more! Now it will remind me of your work every time I see it when I visit my parents.  |
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 20, 2015 21:29:41 GMT -5
Very nice,diffrent.Just was near the one in San Diego.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 21, 2015 20:32:27 GMT -5
Beautiful! The work on the roses is very sharp in particular.
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 22, 2015 14:18:29 GMT -5
Great finish on this one!
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dennis
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Post by dennis on Dec 23, 2015 5:25:38 GMT -5
Gents
Thank you all for your comments I appreciate them a great deal. I knew this was an iconic picture for our American friends but until Andy and Tojo72 replied I had no idea there were statues of this great moment in American history, that is great. Thanks Shay mate I am fine. DR I am presently 'fecklin' another couple of figures and getting some good bench time in. I will be in deep trouble on Xmas day when my dear wife finds I have converted her electric carving knife into a paint pot shaker for my acrylic paints. Into each life a little rain must fall.
I hope you all have great Christmas holidays.
Best wishes.
Dennis
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Post by k1w1 on Dec 23, 2015 5:40:11 GMT -5
Nice work Dennis.
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Post by kiwibelg on Dec 23, 2015 5:54:09 GMT -5
I will be in deep trouble on Xmas day when my dear wife finds I have converted her electric carving knife into a paint pot shaker for my acrylic paints. Into each life a little rain must fall. You will be surely in some deep **** mate!! Run for the hills while you can!lol |
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Post by TRM on Dec 23, 2015 8:26:09 GMT -5
Another fine job Dennis!! Great little piece!!  Best of luck staying off the wife's radar with the carving knife...LOL!!  |
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Post by desertrat on Dec 23, 2015 12:30:55 GMT -5
I will be in deep trouble on Xmas day when my dear wife finds I have converted her electric carving knife into a paint pot shaker for my acrylic paints. Into each life a little rain must fall. You will be surely in some deep **** mate!! Run for the hills while you can!lol what a great idea..... |
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nicusi
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Post by nicusi on Dec 28, 2015 9:13:21 GMT -5
Great Dennis, well done, mate! What a good idea (for us!), but have in mind to buy some quick replace for your wife!
Nicolae
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dennis
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Post by dennis on Jan 1, 2016 6:55:33 GMT -5
Gents, I survived the carving knife controversy, with my skin and neck intact.
Have a great 2016.
Dennis
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