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Post by wing_nut on Mar 25, 2015 8:35:55 GMT -5
Elco-  JEEZ LOUISE! I am trying to catch up on this thread, I am scrolling down as I read each post and this pops up on the screen. Damn near soiled myself. Now i forgot what i was gonna say about the bust. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2015 8:50:40 GMT -5
Jeremy- Thanks mate!!!  Jimmy- LOL! Thank God the basement ceiling is not too low... I think it is about 7.5 feet. I am only 5'9". It is the only protection in case the wife sneaks behind me with her favorite rolling pin after she opens our credit card statement. LOL Sorry I didn't post an update last night... was tired so I am doing it now. Wes- Thanks buddy! Did little more work to the straps last night and I am satisfied for now I think! Guy- LOLOLOL You crack me up! Now I need to get me the back seam type. Any luck you got one to spare? LOL I am still in hunt for linear to go with this helmet... Frank- LOL! I think she rather for me to be home all the times than going out somewhere. Its our credit card statements that scares me every time she opens them...  Marc- HAHAHAHAHA! I think you were going to say 'Oh man, I love your bust!'. Thanks partner!
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Post by Deano on Mar 25, 2015 8:56:17 GMT -5
Thanks my fav king of the 1/72 world! It will be toned down when I airbrush some... stay posted! I knew you would be blending it bro , your a class figure painter ! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2015 8:56:18 GMT -5
Quick update on my bust... airbrushed heavily thinned highlighting paint around the edges last night. Now I like how the colors blend this time. Worked more on the straps as I added lighter tone on the edges for better color contrast. Its hard to see in the picture even tho. Highlighted the ammo bandoleer too.  Hope you like his white nails... its in process next I will paint thinned skin base and some pink.  |
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Post by dupes on Mar 25, 2015 8:57:21 GMT -5
Man, this is looking good! Now I need to go back and read through the WHOLE thread so I don't miss out on anything. Thanks.  |
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Post by Deano on Mar 25, 2015 8:57:44 GMT -5
So its not white nail polish then lol |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2015 9:02:03 GMT -5
Marc #2- Thanks my friend! Glad you found me.... saving me some lobsters I hope! Am really missing Maine...
Deano- OK OK OK I am going to make a confession... I am planning to add red stripes and blue stars to the nails. That would be AWESOME!
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Post by Deano on Mar 25, 2015 9:03:19 GMT -5
In this scale that would be awesome  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2015 9:03:59 GMT -5
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Post by dupes on Mar 25, 2015 9:10:32 GMT -5
Marc #2- Thanks my friend! Glad you found me.... saving me some lobsters I hope! Am really missing Maine... How about this - I'll save you ALL of my lobsters. You know how I feel about those nasty sea beetles. You're welcome back any time! My basement would love a visit! |
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Post by JimD on Mar 25, 2015 9:38:42 GMT -5
Looks great. Worth the wait There's a reason I keep the mailbox key...it's so I can filter out those credit card statements I also hid the rolling pin  Marc #2- Thanks my friend! Glad you found me.... saving me some lobsters I hope! Am really missing Maine... How about this - I'll save you ALL of my lobsters. You know how I feel about those nasty sea beetles. You're welcome back any time! My basement would love a visit! Nasty sea beetles?  I...I can't even...I mean....wow...more for me and Andy I guess |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2015 12:57:10 GMT -5
Marc- LOL! Sorry I had to bring it up because I think you are the only person from Maine who doesn't like lobsters. Jimmy- I think I ate about 6-7 lobsters when I was in Maine for two weeks last fall. I don't eat lobster here in Indiana at all...
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 25, 2015 13:42:46 GMT -5
Lookin mighty fine Andy! May i suggest a little Crystal Gel protection for those white nails of ole G.I. |
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 25, 2015 14:33:35 GMT -5
Lobsters... yep, loved them too. Than I saw some gigantic crabs from the Norway area, with more than 2 meter (around SEVEN FOOT!!) long legs and hell, I do not touch this food again!
Frank
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Post by JimD on Mar 25, 2015 15:46:49 GMT -5
Marc- LOL! Sorry I had to bring it up because I think you are the only person from Maine who doesn't like lobsters. Jimmy- I think I ate about 6-7 lobsters when I was in Maine for two weeks last fall. I don't eat lobster here in Indiana at all... Only 6 or 7? Probably have it 2-3 times a year at most, but I love it. I guess like anything, you can get too much of a good thing...nah...lobster and ribeyes...I could eat one or the other, or both everyday. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2015 23:22:47 GMT -5
Gary- LOL! Maybe you can tell me where can I find Crystal Gel thing? Thanks bro! Frank- That's OK... just send them over here please! Jimmy- Ribeyes?!?!? Here's what we had for dinner for our visitors from Alabama...  I am glad spring is here so there will be more grilling!
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2015 23:28:12 GMT -5
Update... worked on the helmet again. Used graphite stick to create scratches on the texture. Then I applied sand pigment for dusty look.  Sorry about the poor photo!  With the helmet being done I started working on the eyes which is not my favorite part but this time I am doing it first before I work on the flesh unlike in the past I always do the eyes at very last. LOL  Pink will be toned down when I start working on the flesh next. Thanks for looking! |
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Post by JimD on Mar 26, 2015 0:21:50 GMT -5
Well thanks a lot for sharing that glorious picture of meat. I really needed to be hungry at midnight Actually I was going to grill some big pork chops on the grill tonight, but apparently one of the kids turned a burner on on the grill while playing outside at some point...no gas...had to do them on stove  Off to the Home Depot this weekend I guess...lol. On to the important stuff...I don't know why you don't like doing eyes...damn good at it. They really bring it to life before you've even done any of the skin. Looks great. |
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Post by Biskup. on Mar 26, 2015 2:38:37 GMT -5
Nice |
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Post by armorguy on Mar 26, 2015 5:16:52 GMT -5
You're so cruel ! Showing us big chunks of meat while we barely remember the sun ! Eyes are looking good my friend, aren't you satisfied now you have them done before finishing the rest of the face ? This bust is going to be pretty awesome ! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 26, 2015 10:57:02 GMT -5
Jimmy- Just do it... take the steak out of the refrigerator next time you see my post at midnight! Your wife might even join you! I was lucky with the eyes this time... LOL Thanks my friend! No gas because somebody turned it on or maybe the chef forgot to turn it off? It happens to me all the times... that's why I have four propane tanks! LOL Biskup- Thanks mate!!! Guy- Wait a minute?!?!? You didn't get my invitation?!?!? Yes it felt great that the eyes are done... early! I find it a lot easier this time maybe thanks to more experience. I applied clear Future on the eyes this morning so it will protect the eyes while I work on the flesh next. I was thinking about putting little amount of 3m blue or yellow putty to protect the eyes too... Thanks for the nice words!
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Post by Leon on Mar 26, 2015 15:49:22 GMT -5
Nice work on the eyes buddy ! Starting to come to life now. Highlights and helmet look fantastic. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 26, 2015 17:54:35 GMT -5
Making great progress Andy AND you're getting to grill...a 2-fer! Bust is coming along pretty well for sure. |
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Post by Deano on Mar 26, 2015 18:58:34 GMT -5
The eyes are looking great so far Andy , I could swear he's lookin at me lol
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 26, 2015 19:00:48 GMT -5
Leano- I am glad you liked the eyes too. WHEW! Thanks wizardo! Bill- You know where I live... just come over! The grilling season just started... Thanks for the nice words! Deano- Sure beats trying to paint eyes on a 1/72 figure huh? LOL Thanks my fav birthday buddy!
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Post by M1Carbine on Mar 26, 2015 23:02:10 GMT -5
Andy - mad skills brother, fantastic
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 27, 2015 10:00:04 GMT -5
Thanks Bob!!!!
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Post by mrt51 on Mar 27, 2015 13:19:33 GMT -5
Hey nice eyes on that guy!
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Post by DeafStuG on Mar 27, 2015 19:42:34 GMT -5
Nice work.
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 27, 2015 20:38:34 GMT -5
Lookin good brother Andy!!! I dont know anything about the "Crystal Gel".....just herd about it from a friend.  |
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I...I can't even...I mean....wow...more for me and Andy I guess 
Off to the Home Depot this weekend I guess...lol.
