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Post by armorguy on Mar 17, 2015 17:16:33 GMT -5
It's good to read he's getting better mate ! You're a good dad.
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Post by Wes on Mar 18, 2015 2:54:31 GMT -5
Glad hes doing better Andy. Ill definately put the high temperature down to the steampunk ladies. HAHA
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Post by DeafStuG on Mar 20, 2015 16:51:57 GMT -5
Nice progress!
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 22, 2015 11:54:15 GMT -5
My son is OK now as he missed three days of school. My week long break from the bench is over and it felt great being back at my bench two nights ago...  I used airbrush to spray darker tone using thinned Vallejo Grey Green for depth tones. Then I sprayed lighter tone using thinned Vallejo Khaki for highlighting. At the end I sprayed same base coat LifeColor Wool Olive Drab but it was heavily thinned at 25/75 to make the colors blend better.  Painted the rifle with AK Wood then applied heavily thinned Vallejo Red Leather as I wanted to see some red color on it. I made some changes to the rifle and backpack straps too. I like them better now... |
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Post by armorguy on Mar 22, 2015 12:27:04 GMT -5
The rifle sling looks perfect Andymeister ! I like the look of the wood too, great job !
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Post by JimD on Mar 22, 2015 12:47:28 GMT -5
Lovely work with the airbrush. Glad you found some bench time after a crazy week, and I"m glad your son is feeling better. Keep it coming!
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 22, 2015 12:58:04 GMT -5
Hey, cool, painting the figure with the airbrush, looks very very good! The colours are smoother than smooth I think!
Frank
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Post by Leon on Mar 22, 2015 13:03:23 GMT -5
Looking really good Andy  ! Love the tonal variations and the rifle and strap.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 22, 2015 13:43:31 GMT -5
Guy- Andymeister? LOL Reminds me of Sherminator...  Thanks my friend! Can't wait to do more work on the rifle... Jimmy- No kidding! Its nice to be back to have things back on the routine. Things were crazy at work too as we have had Board of Director meeting last Friday and they only meet twice a year. They finally approved the iPad distribution program for the deaf and speech disabled users which I am very excited about. Frank- Thanks bro! Sometimes it is easier to use airbrush on larger busts... will use it again on the face next. Wish me luck...  Leon- Thanks my fav wizard! Can't wait to highlight the straps soon...
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Post by kiwibelg on Mar 22, 2015 15:39:37 GMT -5
Smooth airbrushing Andy! Just a stupid question...what type of tip are using to get such control? Do you have to mask the bust sometimes?
The big boss Todd had given me some helpful tips with airbrushing recently and I'm interested in knowing your approach to things!
Hope you guys are all better at home!
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 22, 2015 17:24:22 GMT -5
Airbrushing faces, wow, this will be interesting. Please do some more pics of your progress, because this interests me a lot! Low pressure when doing so? OK, definitly good luck and keep us updated!
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 23, 2015 13:20:24 GMT -5
Shay- LOL Thanks! I wish I remember what size of needle I use for my Iwata Eclipse airbrush. I know its the original needle that came with the set. I think its either .30 or .50. You might know? I don't mask and I only airbrush on the jacket and flesh so far. For the rest I hand paint the details. It helps if you use q-tip tipped with thinner to clean the nose few times during the session too.
Frank- Thanks! Just the skin... I think it is easier than using brush because it blends better. Do you remember my Polish Winged Hussar? Flesh were almost painted with airbrush except for the places around the eyes and lips.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 23, 2015 13:36:48 GMT -5
Little update on my bust... I was not in mood to do the flesh. LOL Did some detail painting and highlighting mostly to the straps and the coat. I will airbrush lighter tone on the coat for better blending then that part is done I hope.   Working on the helmet was probably the best part last night...  The helmet is about 90% done... dark washes and graphic pencil is next. Thanks for looking my friends! |
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Post by JimD on Mar 23, 2015 13:55:20 GMT -5
 Absolutely superb as usual. The close shot of the helmet really shows off the quality of the molding too. Already a lot of depth in the painting. Can't wait to see it all come together. I too am very intrigued with you using an airbrush for the flesh. Should be fun
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 23, 2015 14:08:23 GMT -5
Thanks Jimmy!!! Glad you liked the helmet... I can't wait to finish it soon. Young Miniatures make great busts for sure!
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Post by elco on Mar 23, 2015 14:14:56 GMT -5
Nice job fella! Never did a bust before, i have one laying in a box for a couple of years now but some day.. But first i'll wait and watch a couple of finished from you |
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Post by armorguy on Mar 23, 2015 14:16:48 GMT -5
Helmet looks just like the real stuff 1/1 scale, the leather of the strap...delicious ! I also like the accents on the webbing parts. Andy, it can be the pic's quality but the wood of the Garand looks a bit pale ?
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Post by Leon on Mar 23, 2015 15:29:11 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 23, 2015 19:54:48 GMT -5
Really coming along nicely Andy. Got to love the look of that helmet...of course you have a 1:1 for reference available as a 'cheat sheet'! |
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Post by TRM on Mar 23, 2015 19:58:14 GMT -5
A fine update there Andy!! Nice bit of detail painting!! Moving this right along now!! |
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 24, 2015 4:58:54 GMT -5
Figure rocks, helmet blew me away. I might imagine how he will look when you are finished, but till now, the whole project is fantastic! Excellent work here, bro!!
Frank
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Post by mrt51 on Mar 24, 2015 11:43:45 GMT -5
Looking good Andy!
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 24, 2015 15:23:42 GMT -5
Elco- Thanks buddy!!! You got a bust? Just send it over I'd be more than happy to do it for you. LOL Guy- Thanks partner! Still a long way to go. I think I have a very good chance to spend some time at the bench tonight of course after the Boy Scouts meeting. The gun is not done yet... planning to add another coat of darker paint. Then dark washes will make it much darker. I am just slow... LOL Leon- Thanks wizardo! Bill- I have a 1:1 for reference? Maybe...  LOLOLOLOL I reminded my wife how much my stuff helps me. She rolled up her eyes!  Todd- Thanks boss... can't wait to do more! Frank- Thanks my friend. It has been fun and you guys help me stay motivated... thank you my friends! Terry- Thanks buddy! I might add phaser guns too? LOL
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Post by Deano on Mar 24, 2015 18:48:08 GMT -5
This is looking great , really like the highlighted edges its a nice touch !
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 24, 2015 20:43:50 GMT -5
Thanks my fav king of the 1/72 world! It will be toned down when I airbrush some... stay posted!
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Post by DeafStuG on Mar 24, 2015 21:48:38 GMT -5
Looking good - Helmet and highlight.
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Post by JimD on Mar 25, 2015 0:24:47 GMT -5
Is the 1:1 helmet for if you stand up from the bench too fast and hit your head on the floorboards in your attic ceiling? Haha...because that's what I'd do 90% of the time every time  I stayed up as late as I can waiting for your update since we're the only night owls here Guess I'll just have to see tomorrow...I hear a pillow calling my name |
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Post by Wes on Mar 25, 2015 1:41:26 GMT -5
Andy thats just the bees knees my friend.
Love the texture of the helmet and the wear and tear on the strap. Wow
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Post by armorguy on Mar 25, 2015 4:46:03 GMT -5
"Front Seam Andy", LOLOLLOL ! Great pic bro !
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 25, 2015 7:18:43 GMT -5
Yoho, cool pic. I guess, you need the helmet when your lady is in rage because you spend too much time in the cave. And I know the "rolling eyes effect". My wife is in the same mode when I will show her new stuff I have found in the net and speak the magic words: I need this, this is a must have. Sometimes, I need such protection, too. Tjaha!
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! Love the tonal variations and the rifle and strap. 
