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jrutman
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:20 AM UTC
I got to get some work done on this. Hard nut to crack but I am fired up now. I turned up his collar more on the right side,added length to the coat,started to add the bulge in the pocket for the ammo mags,started reworking the right arm and hand and added length to his trousers,all to better conform to the pic. The pic shows Kinney before he perks up so he has his head down there.
1stjaeger
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 07:45 AM UTC
Yeah Jerry, it's coming around! The longer trousers legs are top!!
Am I mistaken, or could the coat do with a little more length??? Not much, just a tad!
Or is it the huge pocket that creates this impression!??
I'm eager to see your next posting m8!!
Thanks for letting us watch!!
Cheers
Romain
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 03:13 PM UTC
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Yeah Jerry, it's coming around! The longer trousers legs are top!!
Am I mistaken, or could the coat do with a little more length??? Not much, just a tad!
Or is it the huge pocket that creates this impression!??
I'm eager to see your next posting m8!!
Thanks for letting us watch!!
Cheers
Romain
You are right,using the hand as a reference point,the coat should be a tad longer. I am going to let it go as I am more concerned with some of the shapes and the line of the closing flap. It may just be the angle the pic was taken but I think I need to alter a few things as I refine the shapes.
All in all,lot's easier with the screen capture to look at for a ref.
J
Banshee3Actual
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Posted: Friday, May 09, 2014 - 05:19 PM UTC
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Well the 1928A1 has a Cutts compensator on the end.Quoted TextKinney 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?
http://www.koreanwaronline.com/history/Thompson/Frame.htm
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 02:39 AM UTC
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Quoted TextWell the 1928A1 has a Cutts compensator on the end.Quoted TextKinney 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?
http://www.koreanwaronline.com/history/Thompson/Frame.htm
Good that you posted this. I got to the Hobby shop last night and picked up a new Dragon set that had some AMERICAN GEN2 weapons and the Thompson was like this one. Maybe I can pry the old one off of Kinney without doing any damage.
Nice to see people paying attention here. And also nice that Dragon is finally paying attention to American stuff for a change. I see they are going to re-release the 101st in the Ardennes set which I think was one of the top GI figure sets they have made so far.
J
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2014 - 02:43 AM UTC
Hi Jerry.
Coming on well.
Al
Coming on well.
Al
ReconTL3-1
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Posted: Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 03:11 AM UTC
With the improvements you are making on the figure, he is going to turn out to be an outstanding figure. Keep up the great work. I can't wait to see him completed and painted up.
Cheers,
James
Cheers,
James
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, May 12, 2014 - 02:23 AM UTC
Al and Jim,
Thanks for looking in again. I did get more work done but the Mothers' Day thing kept me from getting the progress pics. No complaints here,just the reasons!
J
Thanks for looking in again. I did get more work done but the Mothers' Day thing kept me from getting the progress pics. No complaints here,just the reasons!
J
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, May 12, 2014 - 10:21 AM UTC
Every pic is a bit closer I think. Anyway,I certainly hope so.
Stickframe
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Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 05:33 PM UTC
Hi Jerry - great build as always. Very interesting to see your process unfold - and the gradual refinement and transformation of the figure to exactly what you want. You are sure able to pick up subtlety with that putty - and nothing looks like a mistake - that is, you maintain control from the biggest moves to the minor details - wow! Yes, I'm taking notes and will keep following -
Cheers
Nick
Cheers
Nick
1stjaeger
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Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 06:27 PM UTC
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Hi Jerry - great build as always. Very interesting to see your process unfold - and the gradual refinement and transformation of the figure to exactly what you want. You are sure able to pick up subtlety with that putty - and nothing looks like a mistake - that is, you maintain control from the biggest moves to the minor details - wow! Yes, I'm taking notes and will keep following -
Cheers
Nick
Oh yes, keep watching him Nick! He can teach you a lot about figures and how to convert/superdetail them!
Cheers
Romain
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - 04:19 AM UTC
Thanks for the positive comments my fellow sojourners.
I can see that I yet again,molded his right hand in the wrong position. It should be angled more to the left.
I am using another set of pics to base this on as his left leg is in front on those pics so the pic I showed here is hard to judge from.
Anyway,in the short time I get lately to work on this I am still making SOME progress.
J
I can see that I yet again,molded his right hand in the wrong position. It should be angled more to the left.
I am using another set of pics to base this on as his left leg is in front on those pics so the pic I showed here is hard to judge from.
Anyway,in the short time I get lately to work on this I am still making SOME progress.
J
ahandykindaguy
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Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 06:37 AM UTC
Yep. He is getting closer to the photo all the time, and is looking sweet. I agree with Romain about being able to learn from your sculpting. I will have to try it sometime. Most of my figures I use I fit to their surroundings and adjust the terrain or find another spot for the figure. You are a master at adjusting your figures to their surroundings, which is a much harder process in my opinion.
Looking forward to the next edition of Kinney in progress.
Thanks for posting.
Looking forward to the next edition of Kinney in progress.
Thanks for posting.
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 01:08 PM UTC
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Yep. He is getting closer to the photo all the time, and is looking sweet. I agree with Romain about being able to learn from your sculpting. I will have to try it sometime. Most of my figures I use I fit to their surroundings and adjust the terrain or find another spot for the figure. You are a master at adjusting your figures to their surroundings, which is a much harder process in my opinion.
Looking forward to the next edition of Kinney in progress.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks Dave!!
You should try it. Just jump in and go for it and you will be fine. With the amount of skill that you have demonstrated already with your build you should have no problems.
Thanks for the support though.
J
panzerconor
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Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 01:57 PM UTC
Been skimming through the movie now and then, good stuff. Now that I've seen the character the face you chose seems perfect. I really like how you captured the movement of the guy, subtle yet effective and conveys movement perfectly.
-Conor
-Conor
JPTRR
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Posted: Saturday, May 17, 2014 - 03:08 PM UTC
Jerry,
Stunning extraordinary work!
Yes, Battleground is one of my favorite movies of all time. The ambush in the fog (and how it came about) - fantastic scene.
Jerry, thanks for this model and the memories!
Stunning extraordinary work!
Yes, Battleground is one of my favorite movies of all time. The ambush in the fog (and how it came about) - fantastic scene.
Jerry, thanks for this model and the memories!
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, May 19, 2014 - 01:29 AM UTC
Conor and Fred,
Thanks for looking in and for the kind comments.
I have also been watching clips on u-tube over the last week.
J
Thanks for looking in and for the kind comments.
I have also been watching clips on u-tube over the last week.
J
exer
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Posted: Monday, May 19, 2014 - 01:59 AM UTC
Great work
and for anyone ine the UK or Ireland "Battleground" is on Film 4 this afternoon
and for anyone ine the UK or Ireland "Battleground" is on Film 4 this afternoon
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 08:27 AM UTC
Hope some people got to watch this great movie thanks to the tip!!!
Smallish update. Still adding bits and bobs of putty to the gloves on both hands and various folds and dents.
The biggest move was trying out my new purchase of Lifecolors paint. I bought the American WWII uniform set as well as the equipment set. So far I am impressed with the fidelity to the original uniforms and gear. I have a very thin coat on all surfaces except the white putty of course.
What say ye? Good colors? I really like the OD green on the helmet and pants.
J
Smallish update. Still adding bits and bobs of putty to the gloves on both hands and various folds and dents.
The biggest move was trying out my new purchase of Lifecolors paint. I bought the American WWII uniform set as well as the equipment set. So far I am impressed with the fidelity to the original uniforms and gear. I have a very thin coat on all surfaces except the white putty of course.
What say ye? Good colors? I really like the OD green on the helmet and pants.
J
panzerconor
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Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 09:53 AM UTC
You've gone and convinced me to go for Life Colors. They've done a great job here. What did you do for the skin tone? Looks like a great base color.
Excellent, sir.
-Conor
Excellent, sir.
-Conor
AlanL
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Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 10:37 PM UTC
Looking good Jerry,
Al
Al
jrutman
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 02:14 AM UTC
@Conor-Yes,I like the new paints a lot so far. I will see how they react with glazing. The base color for flesh is from their flesh painting set as well. Haven't had the chance to try the other colors in the set.
They are all pre-mixed and if I can get them to work I will be happy as I am getting very lazy in my old age.
@Al- Thanks for checking in buddy. Good work on WWI !!
J
They are all pre-mixed and if I can get them to work I will be happy as I am getting very lazy in my old age.
@Al- Thanks for checking in buddy. Good work on WWI !!
J
jrutman
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 07:55 AM UTC
I am about doing all that I will on the folds and bumps. At some point I just say enough is enough!!!
I have r made the right arm and glove for the umpteenth time as well and put all of the base coats on. So these are the basic colors,all Lifecolors.
The building is done except for the web gear,helmet strap, smg sling and safety pin Kinney used to hold his ensamble together!
I have r made the right arm and glove for the umpteenth time as well and put all of the base coats on. So these are the basic colors,all Lifecolors.
The building is done except for the web gear,helmet strap, smg sling and safety pin Kinney used to hold his ensamble together!
210cav
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 09:03 AM UTC
Jerry-- great job! May I ask if you can replicate the large safety pin that Kinney used to secure the upper portion of the Mackinaw?
Well done
DJ
Well done
DJ
1stjaeger
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Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 10:29 AM UTC
Hi Jerry,
say, have you found any more "precise" info about that Mackinaw! Or was the item "less regulation"??
His hand looks just fine now!! The little angle is a great improvement!!
And I love that basic skin colour. It might perhaps be a little too "healthy" for Kinney in this setting
, but it is nice!!!Well done Sir!!
Cheers
Romain
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