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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 12, 2016 18:17:32 GMT -5
Hello Everybody, My Christmas present to me showed up today. It's the Alexandros Models Rozina Shanina bust.  At first look, it is very nice. There wasn't much cleanup to do.  About an hour after I opened the box, this is what I had.  I was slightly surprised by the likeness. The figure looks just like her. I'm hoping to get some primer and basecoating on her in the next few days, as filler dries on Matty's turret. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Dec 12, 2016 19:23:32 GMT -5
That looks really nice Bruce! Looking forward to seeing her painted.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 12, 2016 20:31:56 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.
I'm guessing I'll be putting paint on her as Matilda parts dry, then putting parts on the Matilda while she dries.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 13, 2016 9:19:25 GMT -5
Great choice!!! You know me... I will be here following!
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 13, 2016 9:35:43 GMT -5
Thanks pal.
You might even see her in Indy.
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Post by TRM on Dec 13, 2016 17:04:55 GMT -5
Nice one Bruce!  Great looking mold...looking forward to seeing here come alive! Enjoy! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 13, 2016 17:23:19 GMT -5
Thanks T. There were a few gaps, but I think those were caused by builder error. I got a start on the base coating.  I'm hoping to have more to show soon. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by TRM on Dec 13, 2016 17:26:57 GMT -5
Look at that...jumped in just before your update!  Glad to hear you got the small stuff sorted...looking like you're off to a fine start! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 14, 2016 11:16:45 GMT -5
Thanks again T.
I'm hoping to have more to show in the next day or two.
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Post by Leon on Dec 14, 2016 11:33:02 GMT -5
Nice start on the base coat Bruce!
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Post by nicusi on Dec 14, 2016 11:45:02 GMT -5
Hi Bruce!
Glad too see you at another "handsome project".
Have fun!
Nicolae
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 14, 2016 14:12:45 GMT -5
Thanks pal. You might even see her in Indy. Oh boy, I can not promise you that you will bring it back home...  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 15, 2016 8:48:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I got a start on her flesh tones last night. Hopefully, I'll be able to show more very soon. We may have to work something out Andy . |
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Post by dierk on Dec 15, 2016 11:45:13 GMT -5
Nice choice of subject. Looking forward to you showing us more flesh (fnar) |
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 16, 2016 8:28:43 GMT -5
Thanks Dierk. It doesn't look like I'll have much bench time these next few days, but I'm hoping to have more to show early next week.
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 21, 2016 16:34:46 GMT -5
Hello Everybody. I had a little bench time these past few days. I was having a few problems in not liking what she was looking like. All of my paint jobs are like this. I got her to this point today:   I'm hoping to have a bit more painting time soon. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 21, 2016 16:52:49 GMT -5
Great work on her uniform and medals. You are getting there. I only think you need to make the left eye pupil bigger. That's all...good luck!
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Post by Leon on Dec 21, 2016 16:54:25 GMT -5
WOW....Beautiful work Bruce! I love it. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 21, 2016 18:49:04 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Andy, I noticed the pupil when I posted the pictures. I'll try to get it fixed this evening.
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Post by TRM on Dec 21, 2016 21:07:10 GMT -5
Nice work picking out the details Bruce!! Very nice on the painting front!! |
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 21, 2016 21:29:42 GMT -5
Bruce - looks fantastic.
Bob
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 22, 2016 8:43:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
There's still a fair amount to do, but she's getting there.
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Post by nicusi on Dec 22, 2016 14:47:03 GMT -5
Great details!
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 27, 2016 18:15:51 GMT -5
Thanks for all of the compliments guys. I have more done on her.  I still have some touch ups to do, but this one should be moved into the "Done" column very soon. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Dec 27, 2016 18:34:25 GMT -5
Excellent work Bruce! I love her facial expression. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 27, 2016 19:40:47 GMT -5
thanks Leon. I have to say the pictures do not do justice to the sculpting.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 28, 2016 9:04:55 GMT -5
You are getting there!!! Can't wait to meet and kiss her... |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 28, 2016 21:43:32 GMT -5
Not wasting any time on this one Bruce, looking good so far.
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 29, 2016 8:52:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys. She shouldn't take me too much longer.
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Post by vlpbruce on Dec 29, 2016 16:26:50 GMT -5
Hello All, I pretty much have her finished now.  There's still a bit of touching up I need to do, but not much. I'm hoping to have her in the display case tomorrow. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Great looking mold...looking forward to seeing here come alive! Enjoy! 
Glad to hear you got the small stuff sorted...looking like you're off to a fine start! 
