Nice! I've seen Battleground, great movie, even more so when you consider when it came out...same time as a lot of the sub-par WWII movies, that, admittedly, I still love to watch. The resculpting you do is just awesome. I still struggle with filling gaps hahaha. Are you using magic sculpt with this guy?
-Conor
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panzerconor
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jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 - 02:02 AM UTC
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Nice! I've seen Battleground, great movie, even more so when you consider when it came out...same time as a lot of the sub-par WWII movies, that, admittedly, I still love to watch. The resculpting you do is just awesome. I still struggle with filling gaps hahaha. Are you using magic sculpt with this guy?
-Conor
Yeah,I love that movie,always have. My best buddies' dad was in the Bulge as a grunt. He said it was pretty realistic and he didn't think much about Hollywood war movies. He remembered the Chaplain wiping his eyes because they were dirty and said that brought back memories because that was the only time in his life he was so dirty even the creases at the side of his eyes had dirt in them.
I am still using up my ole epoxy putty before I start on the sculpt stuff.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 - 09:56 AM UTC
Got a bit done with the second application of putty. Mostly on the coat. Started his mittens/gloves and got their basic shapes done. Need refinement. Added the Tommy Gun and snugged it in. Started on his back as well. Still need to add the rest of the pistol belt and Y straps,also the cargo pockets on the trousers as well as a nice ripped pants leg,etc etc.
Not looking forward to figuring out how to build a 1/35 safety pin to hold his coat closed!!
I have to shorten his fingers on the bent arm by filling in at the top.
Not looking forward to figuring out how to build a 1/35 safety pin to hold his coat closed!!
I have to shorten his fingers on the bent arm by filling in at the top.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 - 11:28 AM UTC
Coming along nicely, Jer.
I really like this guy's anatomy and "body language," the wrappings around his boot and feet set off the "tired limp."
All in all, this is a great conversion and you're doing the character justice.
I really like this guy's anatomy and "body language," the wrappings around his boot and feet set off the "tired limp."
All in all, this is a great conversion and you're doing the character justice.
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 01:56 AM UTC
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Coming along nicely, Jer.
I really like this guy's anatomy and "body language," the wrappings around his boot and feet set off the "tired limp."
All in all, this is a great conversion and you're doing the character justice.
Thanks for the encouragement buddy. I sure could use it right now. He still looks a bit rough and these pics really show that to me. Lets me see where I have to invest in time and effort.
As far as doing this figure justice goes, I just watched the movie clip last night and I feel like I failed miserably.
J
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 03:08 AM UTC
Some visual reference if someone for some unknown reason has never seen Battleground.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:42 AM UTC
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Some visual reference if someone for some unknown reason has never seen Battleground.
Holy cow man!!! I was just thinking this morning after I wrote my last entry here that I wished I could get a screen grab of the guy so I could get him closer to reality. And...BANG...there you go posting exactly what I need!!!! You Sir,are a Scholar and a Gentleman,not necessarily in that order!
Thank you thank you thank you,
J
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 05:50 AM UTC
Great movie, great character, great start, looking forward to seeing him finished. When he's done, are you going to start on the rest of the platoon? 
Al
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 09:58 PM UTC
How exactly do you reckon you've 'failed miserably' Jerry? I mean from that screen grab I can see a real likeness to your figure- the leg and upper body stance are pretty much exact and the shape of the clothing is coming along brilliantly. I reckon you are being a bit harsh on yourself bud.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 - 11:24 PM UTC
No problem Jerry,
I was amazed at the likeness of the head to Mr. Whitmore, really looks like him.
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 02:07 AM UTC
Al,Karl and Jim,
Thanks for the words of support. Yes,I do get down on myself very harshly,but.....that's who I am. Too old now to change I suppose.
I always judge my stuff against the things I see on the interwebs,some of which are freekin spectacular and so yes, my stuff looks like bullcr-p to me.
Having this excellent screengrab will sure help things a lot though. I do much better when copying a real object. My imagination is not what it used to be.
I see some things right off the bat that I must work on. His coat needs to be longer and with different creases and his bent arm needs to come back down a bit. I forgot he discarded his tommy gun ammo pouch and used the left front pocket of his coat as an ammo pouch. You can see the weight in the film as he walks.
I am wondering now about the helmet net. The molded on one looks like ca ca and there are "fringes" hanging down from the front.
Man,lots of changes and work but this has become a challenge here.
Thanks again fellas,you are the best.
J
Thanks for the words of support. Yes,I do get down on myself very harshly,but.....that's who I am. Too old now to change I suppose.
I always judge my stuff against the things I see on the interwebs,some of which are freekin spectacular and so yes, my stuff looks like bullcr-p to me.
Having this excellent screengrab will sure help things a lot though. I do much better when copying a real object. My imagination is not what it used to be.
I see some things right off the bat that I must work on. His coat needs to be longer and with different creases and his bent arm needs to come back down a bit. I forgot he discarded his tommy gun ammo pouch and used the left front pocket of his coat as an ammo pouch. You can see the weight in the film as he walks.
I am wondering now about the helmet net. The molded on one looks like ca ca and there are "fringes" hanging down from the front.
Man,lots of changes and work but this has become a challenge here.
Thanks again fellas,you are the best.
J
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 07:38 AM UTC
Hi Jerry,
never an easy task to make a portrait!! And IMHO you are doing quite well so far!! And nobody actually doubts your bravery!
I'm glad Jimmy posted the 2 pics....as I've lent my DVD to a friend some time ago!
Looking at them, I can only confirm the likeness so far!
Congrats m8!!
Looking forward to seeing progress!!
Cheers
Romain
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 10:07 AM UTC
As a former paratrooper, thanks! Great ideal and it's coming along great! Can't wait to see it finished! AIRBORNE
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 01:06 PM UTC
I think you are doing and excellent job with this figure. It is hard to pull off an exact likeness of a particular character, but I think you are doing a good job at getting very close to that likeness. As I am often harder on myself on how I feel about the job I have done on past figures, I understand you being hard on yourself. However, there really is not a need as you are doing very well with this project. Just a few more things to do with putty and you are golden.
I am glad that you decided to do this figure as it brought back childhood memories of watching Battleground every time it showed on TV.
Cheers,
James
I am glad that you decided to do this figure as it brought back childhood memories of watching Battleground every time it showed on TV.
Cheers,
James
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 04:03 PM UTC
A great movie indeed. I can remember sitting up with my dad watching it when I was a kid, and you are too hard on yourself; but we all are. And that's what seperates you and some other very talented people on this interwebs you speak of , from the rest of us. No compromise. A quality often sadly absent from people today. You just keep on working your magic. We will keep watching in amazement Jerry.
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Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2014 - 06:01 PM UTC
Kinney carried a M1928A1 not M1A1 Thompson in the movie. By the way simply awesome capturing the look.
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 01:24 AM UTC
I gotta watch this movie again, I've spent the morning looking at clips on YouTube instead of studying for this statistics final in half an hour... 
So, basically, morning well spent.
-Conor
So, basically, morning well spent. -Conor
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:07 AM UTC
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Hi Jerry,
never an easy task to make a portrait!! And IMHO you are doing quite well so far!! And nobody actually doubts your bravery!
I'm glad Jimmy posted the 2 pics....as I've lent my DVD to a friend some time ago!
Looking at them, I can only confirm the likeness so far!
Congrats m8!!
Looking forward to seeing progress!!
Cheers
Romain
Thanks Romain,for the much needed words of encouragement!!
J
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:09 AM UTC
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As a former paratrooper, thanks! Great ideal and it's coming along great! Can't wait to see it finished! AIRBORNE
Thanks buddy. I was airborne as well but the guys in this film were not. They were supposed to be the 327 GIR if I recall.
Thanks for the kind words though.
J
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:12 AM UTC
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I think you are doing and excellent job with this figure. It is hard to pull off an exact likeness of a particular character, but I think you are doing a good job at getting very close to that likeness. As I am often harder on myself on how I feel about the job I have done on past figures, I understand you being hard on yourself. However, there really is not a need as you are doing very well with this project. Just a few more things to do with putty and you are golden.
I am glad that you decided to do this figure as it brought back childhood memories of watching Battleground every time it showed on TV.
Cheers,
James
Thanks JIm,for looking in. I am trying to do this guy justice as I admire those old hard core guys a lot. I think about how we used to whine and snivle about being deployed in Desert Shield/Storm for 8 months or Just Cause for a month while these guys were in for the"Duration" or until they got WIA or KIA.
J
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:13 AM UTC
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A great movie indeed. I can remember sitting up with my dad watching it when I was a kid, and you are too hard on yourself; but we all are. And that's what seperates you and some other very talented people on this interwebs you speak of , from the rest of us. No compromise. A quality often sadly absent from people today. You just keep on working your magic. We will keep watching in amazement Jerry.
Very very kind thing to say brother.
J
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:14 AM UTC
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Kinney carried a M1928A1 not M1A1 Thompson in the movie. By the way simply awesome capturing the look.
Thanks for the words of encouragement buddy. What are the different characteristics of the two SMG's?
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:16 AM UTC
Thanks for that. Good point of reference for anyone looking in.
I figured out a field expedient way of capturing the scene by taking a pic of the video in progress! That is how much I now about the interwebs.
J
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:18 AM UTC
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I gotta watch this movie again, I've spent the morning looking at clips on YouTube instead of studying for this statistics final in half an hour...
-Conor
Yeah man,it's worth another watch. Specially the scene where they flank the attacking German unit and leave one poor sod crying for his "Mutti" out in the mist.
Reminds us that we are all human.
J
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