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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 18, 2016 15:52:56 GMT -5
Hello Everybody. I have been in a basic funk for far too long now. If I had to think of a reason, it's because I wanted to pick up the Stalingrad Miniatures Russian Refugee sets at MMSI last year. The cart was actually out of production. Once I get something into my thick little skull, I tend to put pretty much everything off to the side. Anyway, last weekend I got a phone call from the U.S. distributor. He had both sets. They showed up in the mail this morning. I actually brought them to work with me, so I can get a better look at them. I have to say I am impressed. Hopefully, I'll start assembly tomorrow. Thanks for looking in.
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Post by Leon on Aug 18, 2016 19:01:34 GMT -5
Two great looking sets Bruce!
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Post by TRM on Aug 18, 2016 19:04:53 GMT -5
Very cool sets Bruce! Looking forward to seeing you get them together! I have trouble with painting one or two figs...let alone 14! LOL
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Post by dennis on Aug 19, 2016 5:39:42 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing you bring these to life Bruce, they look great!
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 19, 2016 6:53:30 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I hope I don't disappoint. I'm also hoping to have more to show this afternoon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 19, 2016 15:34:49 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I got the cart cleaned and primed. There is a slight warp on the floor and both sides, but I think once the baggage is installed, they will snap right into place. The baggage and passengers: I decided to paint the first of the figures I pulled out of the box. In this case it's actually two: The facial features and expressions are simply great. The little girl looks just like she is crying. Here is some base coating: There is still a whole bunch to do, but I am seeing a little bit of progress. Thanks again for looking in.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 23, 2016 13:45:34 GMT -5
SWEET! Count me in too... great start! Disappointed that they are out of production because I'd love to buy those too.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 23, 2016 18:07:45 GMT -5
Thanks Andy welcome aboard. I did manage to get the rest of the figures together and primed: I am hoping to get back at shading the ones I have base coated in a day or two.
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Post by Leon on Aug 23, 2016 19:27:44 GMT -5
Nice start on the figures Bruce!
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Post by TRM on Aug 24, 2016 5:04:34 GMT -5
Off to a great start Bruce! Have fun!!
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 24, 2016 7:36:33 GMT -5
thanks guys. I am already enjoying this one. By the way, Andy, from what I understand, the cart will be back soon.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 28, 2016 16:57:52 GMT -5
Looks like just the ticket to get the juices flowing again, off to a good start Bruce.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 29, 2016 11:13:48 GMT -5
thanks Bill. I'm hoping to have a bit more to show later today.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 29, 2016 17:56:03 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I managed to get some time in this past weekend. The little crying girl and her mother are pretty much finished. I still have a little bit of cleanup to do on them, but they're close. I started base coating the next figure as well: Finally, I managed to get paint on the cart. As always, thanks for looking in.
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Post by Leon on Aug 29, 2016 18:20:09 GMT -5
Nice work on the figures and cart Bruce!
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 30, 2016 7:41:10 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. I'm hoping to get more painting time in today and tomorrow.
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Post by Tojo72 on Aug 30, 2016 9:24:23 GMT -5
A really nice project,looking good.
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Post by vlpbruce on Aug 30, 2016 13:49:50 GMT -5
Thanks Anthony. I hope I can keep it up.
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 8, 2016 17:04:42 GMT -5
Hello again everybody. I finally managed to get some time in this week, so I basically finished another of the figures. There is still quite a bit to do, but I'm heading in the right direction (I hope). I am getting back at the two little girls sitting in the cart. Hopefully, I'll have more to show soon. Thanks for looking in.
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Post by Leon on Sept 8, 2016 17:43:44 GMT -5
Beautiful work on the figure Bruce! I can almost feel the chill in the air just looking at her.
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 8, 2016 19:27:54 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. I have to say I'm kind of happy with her.
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 11, 2016 9:17:24 GMT -5
Looking good Bruce!
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Post by nicusi on Sept 12, 2016 4:24:40 GMT -5
Great project, that woman looks very well, can't wait to see the next steps. Have fun, Bruce! Nicolae
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 12, 2016 7:31:05 GMT -5
Thank you guys. I'm hoping to have more to show later today or tomorrow.
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 12, 2016 17:23:45 GMT -5
Hello everybody. It was a pretty good couple of days. I pretty much finished the two girls in the cart. The little girl has a rag doll in her hands. I love the sculpting on all of these figures. Hopefully, I'll have more to show soon. Thanks again for looking in.
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Post by dierk on Sept 13, 2016 12:13:15 GMT -5
Love Stalingrad figures (but not the cost ) and love what you're doing with them!
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 14, 2016 7:12:54 GMT -5
Thank you Dierk. These are the first of the Stalingrad Miniatures I have gotten, but I am sure they will not be the last ones. I assure all of you the two girls look much better in person than they do in the pictures.
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Post by Leon on Sept 14, 2016 11:21:39 GMT -5
Bruce, they look fantastic!
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 14, 2016 16:32:19 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. They're getting there. I had a little more time these past few days, so I managed to get another one painted. She's part of the three figure set (Mom and two kids). This little girl and the mother are taken from a photograph, very well, I might add. Hopefully, I 'll have the mother ready to show tomorrow. Thanks again for looking in.
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Post by vlpbruce on Sept 15, 2016 17:17:10 GMT -5
Hello again. I finished the mother: The little brother: All three together: I don't think I'll have a lot of paint time for the next few days, But I'm hoping to get to get more to show early next week. Thanks for looking in.
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