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Posted: Friday, May 08, 2015 - 07:56 AM UTC
I think both poses have their respective advantages. The groping look has a more emotional appeal, it reminds me of that WWI photo of the line of blinded guys. Then again the pose with the hand clutching the head gives it more of an "ouch" look. I think they're even with each other no matter which you go with.

-Conor
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Posted: Saturday, May 09, 2015 - 05:08 PM UTC

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I think both poses have their respective advantages. The groping look has a more emotional appeal, it reminds me of that WWI photo of the line of blinded guys. Then again the pose with the hand clutching the head gives it more of an "ouch" look. I think they're even with each other no matter which you go with.

-Conor


What makes it even harder to decide is the fact that both poses would work in the dio. The dio shows the effects of multiple attacks by Jabos and arty. So an older wound(groping guy) works as well as the newer wound(hand to head guy). I think I will go with the groping guy though.
I went to the Valley Forge figure show yesterday and stocked up on Hornet heads from Red Lancers so I should be good for the year!
J
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 08:32 PM UTC
This is the very first thing I painted using my new Optivisor. Never used one before so I suppose I am now officially an old man!
I have some new paints from Vallejo and AK as well and they are nice!! I thought the ammo pouches came out the best I've done so far.




Not much to show as I have had a lot of real life duties recently!!
J
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 09:24 PM UTC
Hi Jerry -

Good to see a post!

Optivisor or not, you really nailed the skin tones - nice (especially for acrylics) How are you able to get the acrylic paint to go on so smoothly? I'm getting better with colors and even some blending, but still have more surface texture on the dried painted surface than I'd like, or that looks realistic.

I too use the optivisor, specifically for figures, and it helps me a lot!

Cheers,
Nick
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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 10:17 PM UTC
Excellent stuff!

Indeed the pouches look very good.

Keep it up

Cheers,

Sean
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 01:44 AM UTC
Thanks Sean!
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 01:46 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi Jerry -

Good to see a post!

Optivisor or not, you really nailed the skin tones - nice (especially for acrylics) How are you able to get the acrylic paint to go on so smoothly? I'm getting better with colors and even some blending, but still have more surface texture on the dried painted surface than I'd like, or that looks realistic.

I too use the optivisor, specifically for figures, and it helps me a lot!

Cheers,
Nick


Thanks Nick!!
I now use the very good advice someone gave me here. After the primer dries I sand the figure with a fiberglass pen and get it nice and smooth! I then use thinned down paint in layers.
I also started to use Lifecolor paint and the thinner by the same company. This seems to help. Also,stirring the paint a lot works as well.
Time to get this ball rolling again on here.
J
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Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 11:41 PM UTC
Hi Jerry,

Nice work on the two figures. The torn trouser leg is excellent. Keep up the good work.

Al
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 03:12 PM UTC
You've nailed those colors Jerry!
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:52 PM UTC
Al and Karl,
Thanks for checking in buddies!
Here is a few more snaps showing the small progress over the last two days. I love this optivisor and it makes things easier for sure. I don't know if I improved because of it but it is way easier on me eyes!!



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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:55 PM UTC






Maybe too heavy on the buff color in the bandage?? Tone down a bit? I tried to show a torn off shoulder board and ripped shoulder seam but it didn't translate too well.
Have a look.
J
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 06:59 PM UTC
Hi Jerry, The figures look fantastic! ... notable detail on the pouches!

Welcome to ... head-gear world!

Careful with long durations of Optivisor use ... take breaks.

—mike
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 09:13 PM UTC
I'm short on time so let me just say WOW! These 2 really stand out as masterpieces, well done.

-Conor
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Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 - 11:17 PM UTC
Outstanding detail, Jerry.
As well as the pouches, the scrapes on the helmet and the camouflaged pack are excellent.
Glad to see this one moving again.
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 06:48 PM UTC
Mike,Conor and Patrick,
Thanks for having a look and for taking the time to type a comment or two. I appreciate your kind thoughts!
J
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Posted: Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 07:57 PM UTC
I like horsey kits. Good to see your work, very detailed.
I have the ICM kits, some Dragon Corsac kits w/horsey's..
This helps me, thx.

PS- I like the wounded soldiers hair
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Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 06:13 AM UTC
Looking real good Jerry, awesome in fact...

I'm with you on the optivisor, in fact, I'm waiting for Eviilbay to deliver these bad boys...






Only 17.90 Canadian after the exchange, delivery within 45 days....which sucks but better than a kick in the head with a frozen Muckluk.


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Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2015 - 11:33 PM UTC
Looks like a pretty top flight visor!! I can't believe it is so inexpensive as well. Where can you get one?
J
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 01:13 AM UTC
Jerry, this is truly a labour of love, what a fantastic project. Incredible amount of detail, and beautifully executed.

Great job!
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 05:07 AM UTC
Jerry, I hope this works... Here is the link to the page I got the glasses from:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/9892G-10X-15X-20X-25X-Optical-lens-LED-light-Glasses-Magnifier-magnifying-glass-helmet-eye-loupe/1877263970.html?tracelog=back_to_detail_a

Hope it worked.

X8-)
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 09:19 PM UTC
Thanks for the linky. I will have to investigate!!
I made this guy a while ago for another Falaise vignette.

"Showin' a little "tude"




After thinking of all the other sub-plots going on in this never-ending dio build I don't think I can make him fit.
I will have to be content with dreaming up yet another scenerio for this guy.
J
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2015 - 10:33 PM UTC
YES! It's the figure who fell into the abyss of nevermore. Glad to see him coming back, great job on him all around. All these sub-plots are great and just keep adding layers to this scene. It's like it's own sad little world.

-Conor
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Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 12:54 AM UTC
Nope,sorry Conor,that guy will be in another scene and didn't make the cut. His agent wasn't happy.

Got to work on the rest of the figs as I need to have two more done before I can affix the limber to the base.
Pieced together so far is this jumper. Just basic body,head and limbs so far.




You can see how much the askew helmet increases the drama



Here is a climber/scrambler. Again,just in mock-up stage so far.






I am actually pumped as I finally got a bit of mojo back yesterday and today.
J


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Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 08:06 PM UTC
Another boring update as I add more detail to the last two guys



Helmet up,hair up and tops of sleeves up hopefully portray some weightlessness along with the tunic bottom



Scrambler guy also gets the start of a tunic and further continues his transformation from an American para to a Wehrmacht gunner.




Enjoy.
J
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Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 11:58 PM UTC
Hi Jerry - as always, your modesty - ugh! If I could ever figure out how to make resin and plastic look "dynamic" like you do! No, not bored.

The little relocation of the guys helmet - nice touch! I might like the last photo even more - that guy's pose looks real! Like you just took a photo of a guy in motion! I'll bet the Great Romain would be pleased with that pose!

Have a great weekend! (And keep building!)

Nick
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