Cannon update

[captfue]

It's been over a year since I posted on this build. This is my update.



The first set of pictures kind of show why it's taking so long. I'm not very neat or well organized, so 45 minutes out of each hour is used to fined something I need. My wife can't stand to look at this mess.



Here are a couple of shot of the painted cannon. Still needs some touch up and weather, but it's pretty much done.





Lastly some shots of most of the crew. They are far from finished very rough, they need lots of work, and need to make three or four more. Made them out of old sprue that I melt then shape. I've got two ideas for the setting, One is have the looking at their officer giving instructions or have them getting their picture taken.  any thoughts on the matter? 

[mustang1989]

Don't feel like the lone ranger buddy. My wife can't stand to look at my dang stash so we've got that in common. I tend to keep my hobby area pretty clean and all but she still gets a little irritated if I spend too long in there. lol

[chromdome35]

Mar 1, 2023 20:10:47 GMT -5 captfue said:

Lastly some shots of most of the crew. They are far from finished very rough, they need lots of work, and need to make three or four more. Made them out of old sprue that I melt then shape. I've got two ideas for the setting, One is have the looking at their officer giving instructions or have them getting their picture taken.  any thoughts on the matter? 

Are you scratch building the figures???

[captfue]

Yes they are completely scratch made from sprue, plastic dinner ware, desposable razor just about anything. Here is a link to the how to.

forum.ipmsusa3.org/topic/20356-110th-figure-start/

[chromdome35]

Mar 1, 2023 23:42:19 GMT -5 captfue said:

Yes they are completely scratch made from sprue, plastic dinner ware, desposable razor just about anything. Here is a link to the how to.

forum.ipmsusa3.org/topic/20356-110th-figure-start/

WOW, major props to you. That takes real skill to achieve a quality result. Please keep updating us as you go!

[Steve Zuleski]

That is a very interesting approach, Capt. What a trip!

[Tojo72]

That's some work going on there,is that going to be Reb crew or a Federal gun crew.

[buddho]

Superb scratchwork on the figures...wow

[mustang1989]

Mar 1, 2023 23:42:19 GMT -5 captfue said:

Yes they are completely scratch made from sprue, plastic dinner ware, desposable razor just about anything. Here is a link to the how to.

forum.ipmsusa3.org/topic/20356-110th-figure-start/

Maybe I should've looked a little closer. No frickin' way man. 

[Whiterook]

I’m speechless! That is sculptor-level work on the crew… believe me, I know….I’m a sculptor! Mad props! On the workspace… I see lots of clever workspace building in there, bit DANG, that’s claustrophobic! Love it, though!

[mustang1989]

Mar 3, 2023 19:40:52 GMT -5 Whiterook said:

I’m speechless! That is sculptor-level work on the crew… believe me, I know….I’m a sculptor! Mad props! On the workspace… I see lots of clever workspace building in there, bit DANG, that’s claustrophobic! Love it, though!

RIGHT??!! 

[captfue]

Whiterook: When I moved for work, I went from 14"x 14' work space with it's own bathroom( never put the seat down), to a 5'x7' space. The bigger space was just as messy only spread out more. Just figured out your callsign Great one!!!

[Tobi]

Dunno Cap', me thinks it looks like a regular workspace.

Great little scene, can't wait to see it with some paint on it.

[legend]

My room is a little larger than yours but i am not far behind you with the clutter. I have tried over the years to be tidy but no go; so now I muddle by and only tidy when the work area is so small it becomes impossible to work.

[tcoat]

Scratch built figures? FROM DINNERWARE!

[captfue]

Thanks for the kind words..

[rondriaan]

Mar 1, 2023 20:10:47 GMT -5 captfue said:

My wife can't stand to look at this mess.

I can't watch it either

But usually the best results come from situations like this. I like what you have done sofar.