Canadian AVGP Grizzly Late Version FINISHED 16/2

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Thanks guys the figure is currently sulking as I had to strip my first attempt at painting the uniform it looked too dull so it's back to the drawing board to find a better shade. The base arrived today so I am now planning the dio positions and should start on it later on

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Cheers Dicky those rubbish bags are just great, I like the way you can mould them to any shape very handy. As I said in my last post I have been working on the dio layout and came up with the idea of constructing a portion of a port-a-cabin as I have some pictures of grizzlys back at base with cabins in the background.

So for the cabin I used some foam board, this is the first time I have used this stuff and I found it really easy to work with





I detailed the basic structure with plastic card and cut out a window. I then masked the plastic edging and sprayed games workshop rough coat to simulate the rough texture sometimes seen on the outside of these cabins. A small spot light was made up too.





The paln is to show a vehicle just back from ops being de-gunged so some ammo cans etc will be used.

[Mence]

Nice dio work, really like this vehicle, must get me one...or two

[wbill76]

Cabin looks good smudge, base will set the tone perfectly.

[deafpanzer]

Great work on the figure!!! Missed your last update... threads moving at faster pace that I can barely keep up with all builds now. LOL You have my attention AGAIN!

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Thanks chaps, figure is now being painted in a more appropriate colour so pics should be up in the morning

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Figure is now almost finished apart from some more work on the flesh areas and hair.









I have also added a junction box and cables to the cabin from plastic card and bits from the spares box

[Leon]

Smudge some nice scratch work on the cabin.looks like a nice little dio

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Cheers guys, yep the ruffcoate is great stuff Dicky I have used it to simulate road surfaces as well as anti slip before

[deafpanzer]

Love the figure especially his facial expression! Keep this coming...

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Here is the trooper all finished bar some pigments on the boots and trousers later. I struggled slightly on the face my old eyes are not what they used to be! but he will do,





Will be getting on with the dio over the next few days hopefully

[eastrock]

the fig will really add detail to your dio, pete awesome progress

[deafpanzer]

Another reminder why Canadiens are one of most happiest people...

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cheers guys I am now slowly working on the dio so should start putting pics up next week

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Feb 8, 2013 17:59:27 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

...and we're slowly lookin' forward to it, Smudge! lol I can't talk...the Hummer's probably my smallest but slowest build yet!!!!

Ha Ha! It's weird that sometimes kits go really SLOW and others progress really FAST! I've been on this since October but then lots of time has been spent researching and waiting for parts etc to arrive. One day I will actually get my act together and properly plan a build!

[wbill76]

Any progress is good progress Smudge! Nice work on the figure, he'll look the part for sure.

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Here is some progress on the dio, I have added the base using polyfilla and a mix of fine gravel to replicate a hard standing and added some oils and general wear to the cabin. Lots of algae and moss added using green oils. It's getting close to the finish now all that's left to do is start chucking pigments about on the base and grizzly and to finish off the accessories for the scene.

[bbd468]

Pete...outstanding little dio right there buddy. Great work on the fig as well.

Gary

[deafpanzer]

Almost missed this one... dig the green slime on the building like many buildings in Florida. Great job!

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Thanks gents here is some more for you first up is the base,









And the final weathering applied to the grizzly using pigments













And finally the finished dio and vehicle,











hope you guys approve I'm well cuffed with the final result.

[bullardino]

What a nice job. I had missed this one, and I'm happy I finally found it

[deafpanzer]

WOW! Beautiful! Nice touch with Coke cans! Everything looks great especially the figure...

[Leon]

Pete that is a fine job all around.I like all the little extra details.

[wbill76]

Definitely one to be proud of Pete! Everything ties together nicely between the base, the vehicle, and even the cooler with the two 'coke' cans! Love it!

[Mence]

Very nice conclusion, really neat job all round.

[reserve]

Fine outcome Pete I like the dust and dirt job in particular

Regards,
Mark

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Thanks very much guys glad you like it