bigjohn
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John Hale
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 7, 2012 18:16:13 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 7, 2012 18:28:42 GMT -5
Stunning work on the figures... I agree with guys it is one of your best!
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 8, 2012 9:09:53 GMT -5
Thank ya gentlemen!!!  John, that is a nice video.  I think its all comin' together now and i know what i want to do. I built a fence from Bass wood, srayed two colors of grey and then lightly sanded them. I sealed the base and have some foam cut to fit one side. Once its glued and dried ill shave some heigth off it. I also popped off the barbed wire from the Stug and made a rope to replace it. The wire just bugged the crap out of me.  DSCF2873 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2875 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2872 by BBD468, on Flickr Thanks for looking fellas! Gary |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 8, 2012 9:16:41 GMT -5
Rope looks cool Gary, but that fence is awesome. This is gonna be a gem when done. Makes me want to finish off my queens and do some base work. Got to make a fence one of these days.
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bigjohn
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 8, 2012 9:45:08 GMT -5
Wow Dude, I agree with Rob!!!! That rope does look so much better! And the fence!! great work bro!
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 8, 2012 11:10:00 GMT -5
Got a fence and some rope, both look sharp Gary!
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 10, 2012 0:29:06 GMT -5
Hey fellas! Thanks gentlemen! Its all starting to make sence and i got a decent picture in my head of where im goin' with this. I think im calling the figs done!!! Im ready to work on the base. Heres a couple pics of the lads.  DSCF2892 by BBD468, on Flickr  DSCF2893 by BBD468, on Flickr Hopefully ill have somthing to show by tomorrow night on the base. I will say im not happy with the boots on the standing figure. They look odd to me and i may go back and paint them black....there i go, getting OCD about the little things  ;D Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 10, 2012 0:32:05 GMT -5
Hey Gentlemen, I have a favor to ask you fellas. By vote and color suggestions, should i paint the fence a color or leave it weathered? And if colored what color do you all suggest? Just thinking it may be too much grey tones on the dio. Thanks fellas! Gary |
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Oct 10, 2012 1:09:19 GMT -5
Well, let's see...Most all fences I've ever seen are either natural wood or painted white. Of course, that's here in the States but it could be so elsewhere also. My instict would be to give it an unmaintained white look, ya know dirty and with peeling/missing paint, bare weathered wood showing and all.
Great job on the figures, I'll have to watch that vid myself since I am so-so on painting.
Regards,
Mark
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Post by danb. on Oct 10, 2012 1:29:10 GMT -5
Hey Gary the start of the dio is looking good buddy with the fence keep it as it is looks great maybe a few brown and black washes might grey it up a bit looking forward to this baby finished the boots look fine too mate stop worrying
Dan B
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Post by TRM on Oct 10, 2012 4:46:51 GMT -5
Hey Gary!! Figs look super! Thinking what you are seeing differeent in the boots on the standing dude is they appear a bit less detailed than Mr. Crouch Man!! But going black and maybe dry brush back with a leathery brown might do the trick!! (IMHO) As for the fence, I would lean toward the weathered back paintined white look... PM Sent.... |
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Post by bullardino on Oct 10, 2012 5:23:05 GMT -5
Great job on those figures, they really look good |
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Post by robbo on Oct 10, 2012 5:59:25 GMT -5
Mighty fine work Gary, you are a wizard with a paint brush
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 10, 2012 7:56:50 GMT -5
Figs are looking great Gary. Don't know how you fellas can paint figs so well !!
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Post by spud on Oct 10, 2012 9:14:31 GMT -5
Dam Gary s.o jealous of your fig painting skills, they rock
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 10, 2012 13:36:54 GMT -5
Thanks fellas!!! You are all too kind. I have the base covered in dirt over cellu-clay and white glue mix. I put some track marks useing a Pz.I , a cargo truck and the Stug. Ill let it dry a day or 2. Its a bit cold and wet here so it may take a while to dry proper. In the mean time......um......well, ill figure something out.  ;D   Thanks fellas! Gary |
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Post by spud on Oct 10, 2012 13:39:21 GMT -5
base is Nice Gary
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Post by TRM on Oct 10, 2012 14:03:13 GMT -5
LOL...LOOKS PRETTY AWESOME JUST LIKE THAT!! Can't wait to see this all together!!! |
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Post by rondriaan on Oct 10, 2012 14:57:16 GMT -5
Nice base and figures I wish that I could painted them so :-(
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Post by wing_nut on Oct 10, 2012 17:53:37 GMT -5
All apsects are looking pretty darn sweet.
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bigjohn
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 10, 2012 19:16:09 GMT -5
Dude, that base and ground work Rocks!!!
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Post by bbrowniii on Oct 10, 2012 19:54:10 GMT -5
Gary
Just tripped over this one and I must say I am glad I did. I actually built that exact same kit for a GB on another site. Goes together nice and easy, doesn't it? You made yours look pretty sharp, particularly with all the stowage.
I'm loving the base too. I echo the idea that it would look superb with a beat all to hell white-wash on it.
Looking forward to the next round of pictures and updates!
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 10, 2012 20:27:57 GMT -5
You're really 'making tracks' now Gary! |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 10, 2012 22:37:51 GMT -5
Thanks again fellas! this has been a fun build so far and i hope to have it ready for the MoM before the deadline. Im definately gonna go with a weathered white wash on the fence. Wish me luck as ive not done this before. I did have a good friend give me some great tips on how to pull it off. Wish me luck! You're really 'making tracks' now Gary! AH Bill, LOL - well played sir! Thanks buddy. ;D Gary |
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Post by bullardino on Oct 11, 2012 1:06:11 GMT -5
Great base, so far. I'll ask you too, how did you make those great track marks?
I'm trying to figure out a method that doesn't involve spare tracks, as I don't have any...
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 11, 2012 13:20:58 GMT -5
Great base, so far. I'll ask you too, how did you make those great track marks? I'm trying to figure out a method that doesn't involve spare tracks, as I don't have any... Hello Luigi, After i layed down the cellu-clay and dirt, i let the dirt soak into the cellu-clay for a few minutes then i got my Pz.I and A Studebaker Cargo truck as well as the StuG and pressed the tracks down into the base, . And Vola!!! Gary |
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Post by bullardino on Oct 11, 2012 14:18:38 GMT -5
And no dirt remained on the tracks?
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Post by wouter on Oct 11, 2012 15:56:16 GMT -5
hi mate, some lovely groundwork, this will suit the StuG very well, no doubt about that!
Cheers
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 11, 2012 17:45:56 GMT -5
Man that base, the groundwork looks too damn real. Very nice work Gary
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 11, 2012 18:14:45 GMT -5
And no dirt remained on the tracks? Hi Luigi, Only a small bit of dust from the dirt may have got on the tracks but it wipes off easily. Thanks fellas, i appreciate it! Gary |
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