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The Hunter
rossgary
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2012 - 12:59 PM UTC
OK Folks, my fourth figure, The Hunter. I wanted this guy to have a slightly maniacal look about him. Sort of happy in his work. Opinions, critiques, ways of making the next one better, all welcome.
Firstly, some pics of how I made the figure..




Next, the finished item...





Over to you...
Gary
chefchris
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2012 - 01:09 PM UTC
What a great figure! He does indeed look a bit too happy with his work!!!

Chris
Maki
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2012 - 07:57 PM UTC
Amazing... this is DML figure converted, right? It just shows how these figures can look in talented hands. Great!

Mario
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2012 - 11:13 PM UTC
Hi Gary,

excellent work, with a lot of character !
Best,
Julien
milvehfan
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 12:37 AM UTC
OUTSTANDING Figure. Appears you have achieved the desired effect you were looking for. I like it !

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Karl187
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 01:07 AM UTC
A truly jaw-dropping achievement with this figure. Was it a conversion as Mario said? In any case you've got exactly the look you were trying to convey. The only thing I wonder about is the brown bits on the parka and the trousers- is that supposed to be mud? If it is it looks a bit dry yet the scene is a snowy one- I reckon if he had mud on him in that setting some of it would look a bit more wet than it does.
rossgary
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 05:08 AM UTC
Thanks for the kind words guys. Yes, it is a DML conversion, from the Kharkov Panzergrenadiers set. I also used a few Gen2 bits and Aber buckles. Hornet head of course. Groundwork was scratched.
Karl, I based it on some pictures from the 3rd battle of Kharkov where there was snow on the ground, but the troops were literally covered in dried mud. I think it was from one of the Osprey series, I'll have to look it up.
All the best,
Gary
ahandykindaguy
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Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 05:23 AM UTC
Wow, the figures you guys are posting here are making my life much too complicated. How I am going to compete at shows with my meager figure building skills is beyond me? Absolutely stunning use of your talents man! Exquisite work
Karl187
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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 01:43 AM UTC

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Thanks for the kind words guys. Yes, it is a DML conversion, from the Kharkov Panzergrenadiers set. I also used a few Gen2 bits and Aber buckles. Hornet head of course. Groundwork was scratched.
Karl, I based it on some pictures from the 3rd battle of Kharkov where there was snow on the ground, but the troops were literally covered in dried mud. I think it was from one of the Osprey series, I'll have to look it up.
All the best,
Gary


Ah, I see. What did you use for the snow by the way, its very nicely done?
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - 03:18 AM UTC
Yes,nice work and the guy does look like he had too much coffee!
J
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Posted: Friday, February 03, 2012 - 11:46 PM UTC
We are proud to present this figure on HF... check out Gary's description of using his magic and transforming a simple styrene figure into a real masterpiece.

link to the feature

Mario
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