elco
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Post by elco on Dec 27, 2014 15:04:03 GMT -5
Good job! Sometimes it is better to wait a sec before you toss it in the bin  |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 27, 2014 18:45:42 GMT -5
Nice save on the canopy Andy! The sanding-future trick is one that I've used before to salvage things, it's amazing what a little Future can do! Base looks perfect too, almost done with this one! |
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ogrejohn
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Post by ogrejohn on Dec 27, 2014 20:16:03 GMT -5
Oh yeah! Looks much better now Andy!
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 27, 2014 20:51:36 GMT -5
Wizardo- Thanks buddy! Can't wait to finish it. Heading down to my man cave soon...
Jimmyo- Thanks brother! Little more weathering... LOL
Elco- Glad you liked it... appreciate it... thanks! Glad I didn't give up too easily.
Captain Plunko- I am so glad the trick worked... couldn't believe it really worked. WHEW! Thanks.. a'hoy!!!
Johnnyo- Wish I took the picture how it looked earlier. You saw how bad it was. LOL I am glad I brought it to the club meeting to figure out how to have it fixed.
Always good seeing you my friend... thanks!
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Post by Deano on Dec 27, 2014 21:13:46 GMT -5
Little Bird is looking mighty fine mate , tonal variation is spot on , lots of depth!
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Dec 27, 2014 22:30:50 GMT -5
Oh WOW Andy! That wee whirrly bird is looking awesome!!!! Your base work is astounding! I'm going to have to reference it when I get around to the CH-53
Dave
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Post by Tobi on Dec 28, 2014 6:55:23 GMT -5
Almost 'bout to get airborne!
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DeafStuG
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Post by DeafStuG on Dec 28, 2014 20:08:11 GMT -5
Nice work in progress.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 28, 2014 21:57:56 GMT -5
Deano- Thanks bro! Glad you liked it too!
Dave- WHOA! Ch-53?!?!? It better be 1/48 cause it would be way too huge for 1/35. Always wanted to get one of those too... thanks for nice words!
Tobi- It has gone airborne today... it is done I think. LOL Thanks buddy!
Jeremy- Thanks mate... hope you finished that beer?
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 28, 2014 22:03:38 GMT -5
The little bird is done... cleaned the washes up a bit then applied sand pigment lightly.  Glued to the base as I drilled few styrene rods to the skids.  Now I need to finish the figure... three more days to go. LOL |
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Post by Leon on Dec 29, 2014 1:40:01 GMT -5
Great finish on Little Bird Andy!  |
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Post by TRM on Dec 29, 2014 1:44:38 GMT -5
Well done Andy!! Mighty fine looking Little Bird!! Can't wait to see the figure placed with this!! |
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ogrejohn
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Post by ogrejohn on Dec 29, 2014 3:44:50 GMT -5
Beautiful work Andy!
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 29, 2014 12:48:02 GMT -5
Leon- Thanks wizardo! Mr T- Already started working on the figure... still a long way to go. John- Thanks man! Latest work on the figure... seemed I was obsessed with his vest last night.  More to come...
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M1Carbine
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 29, 2014 12:50:38 GMT -5
Andy - little bird looks awesome buddy. Figures are coming along, cant wait to see it all together.
Bob
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Post by Deano on Dec 30, 2014 4:06:02 GMT -5
Coming along nicely mate , lot of well spent time on the vest |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 30, 2014 21:15:15 GMT -5
Coming down to the wire Andy! LB is looking good with the washes and weathering. Fig is looking the part as well. Get busy sir!  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 31, 2014 0:06:59 GMT -5
Bob- Thanks bro... can't wait either! Deano- Maybe it is because I want a vest for myself? LOL Thanks buddy! Captain Plunk- Am really trying to... my wife's twin sis and her family from New Orlean have been staying at our place since Saturday. There goes my bench time... LOL Can't complain when my brother in law is a great chef... he cooked us gumbo for dinner tonight... he does it every year.  Working on my figure right now but I don't think I can finish it by tomorrow. LOL I don't like to rush things or it will look crappy. Happy New Year to all of you my friends... you are the reason why I kept coming back here!
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John Everett
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Post by John Everett on Dec 31, 2014 0:20:28 GMT -5
Spicy! Almost as hot as your helicopter.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 31, 2014 1:10:55 GMT -5
LOL! Thanks John! Plenty of leftover... feel free to stop by for some!!
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Post by Leon on Dec 31, 2014 1:52:40 GMT -5
Figure is looking good Andy! I'd like to place an order for some Gumbo to go please. Happy New Year to you and your family. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 31, 2014 2:01:08 GMT -5
LMAO!!! Am afraid those guys at Fed Ex or UPS will eat the whole thing before it gets to your place. Thanks wizardo! Worked on the figure a bit tonight... all base coat have been painted. Next is highlighting and detail painting... the fun part!  |
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Post by TRM on Dec 31, 2014 9:01:17 GMT -5
Some snazzy figure painting Andy!! Looking really well!!
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Post by Tobi on Dec 31, 2014 13:41:04 GMT -5
The Little Bird is looking mighty fine and I also like where your figure painting is heading to!
Happy New Year Andy!
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thug626
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Post by thug626 on Dec 31, 2014 13:58:06 GMT -5
Good morning Andy,
The Little BIrd looks awesome. Not to mention the figure is coming along quite nicely.
Yes the CH-53 is 1/48.
Dave
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Post by dupes on Dec 31, 2014 14:14:07 GMT -5
Great package!
A lot faster than your usual, too.
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Post by JimD on Dec 31, 2014 15:00:45 GMT -5
Nice. Love me some gumbo...and great figure painting. You seem to be enjoying both. No rush on finishing. We don't need any more competition for MoM. |
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Post by dennis on Dec 31, 2014 16:41:58 GMT -5
A brilliant build Andy, awesome basework, and a good start to the figure; it bodes well for the new year on this one.
I see from your posting of your Xmas presents from Santa that you also got the Grunt book, brilliant isn't it?
Happy New Year mate.
Dennis
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 31, 2014 18:42:55 GMT -5
I'd say that's as good an excuse as any Andy! Don't want to rush things, it will look just as good as your 'first' completion for 2015 for sure! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 2, 2015 3:13:52 GMT -5
Guys- So sorry for being slow... hectic times around the holidays. Happy New Year my friends!
Mr T- Thanks boss... almost done!
Tobi- Thanks buddy... think you will like the update this time. LOL
Dave- Thanks a bunch... I think I am going to add CH-53 to stash one day! LOL
Dupes- I am really trying... hope my mojo stays this way. Am really enjoying this build... that helps! Thanks!!!
Jimmy- I agree... never rush your work!!! Its not for MoM but wanted to make my fifth build for the year. Who cares now as I will still consider it my #5 if I can finish it by tomorrow. OLOLOL
Dennis- LOL I was going to tell you about the book when you update your thread. LOVE the book! I am planning to build something from Vietnam Era this year... really appreciate your recommendation!!!
Professor- I think I am still going to call it 2014. LOL It pays to be the dictator of my man cave... off by couple of days. No big deal... hope we are still friends?
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