@Mike-thanks for looking in and the encouraging comments
@Sean-I still want to wrap up the 105 as it has gone on too long I think. The poncho guys would fit in a certain way but I was thinking you can't carry someone like that for very far before you get worn out. So it wouldn't make sense for the breakout scenerio? The two figure group may work though. Have to think. More coffee!!!
@Chris-Yes,the hands are molded to the poncho but there were also hands on each of the figures which was very nice. You can use them in other scenes that way. Very nice figs I think and great anatomical poses and sculpting. The ripped pant leg was done by first drilling a shallow hole,then carefully enlarging the hole with a number 11 blade to make it asymmetrical. Then I undercut all the edges to separate the pant fabric from the knee. Lastly I added a small piece of lead foil for the ripped off part.
Thanks guys for checking in on another project that has gotten more involved than I started out with. Focus focus focus
J
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jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 06:15 PM UTC
Sean50
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 06:34 PM UTC
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you can't carry someone like that for very far before you get worn out.
Hello Jerry,
Sure, I was envisaging the casualty as being a victim of the same attack which knocked out the Citroën, ie relatively recent. But yeah, if it's going to delay the completion of the 105 diorama...
Whatever, it's excellent work.
Cheers,
Sean
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 06:38 PM UTC
Thanks Sean,
I have decided not to put the poncho guys in the bigger dio but I think I have a spot for the two fig set. It will work very well I think. Stay tuned!
J
I have decided not to put the poncho guys in the bigger dio but I think I have a spot for the two fig set. It will work very well I think. Stay tuned!
J
Paulinsibculo
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 07:55 PM UTC
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Thanks Sean,
I have decided not to put the poncho guys in the bigger dio but I think I have a spot for the two fig set. It will work very well I think. Stay tuned!
J
Hi, Jerry,
A pitty!
These guys would add the bitterness of war very clearly. An ambulance, which became useless, thus throwing the men back to basics. Mussle power, a long walk and "Kameradschaft"!
But you certainly will come up with another fascinating solution.
Looking forward to see it.
Thanks for showing us,
Paul
jrutman
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 11:17 PM UTC
I think I will complete the oncho guys as a stand alone project so I can finish something quickly for once.
J
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jrutman
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 08:08 PM UTC
OK,whew ! I had to search but about 40 pages to find this one again. I got some work done on it.
added all the injuries to the poor kid in the poncho using putty.
I still need a little beak from the refugee dio as that is a daunting task.
J
added all the injuries to the poor kid in the poncho using putty.
I still need a little beak from the refugee dio as that is a daunting task.
J
iguanac
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 11:18 PM UTC
Jerry,
i just saw this work of yours. I saw that you used putty while assembling those figs. I like MB sets as they fit relatively good, and their plastic is soft and "decomposes" in Revel Contacta glue i have been using. I add glue on both joining parts e.g. arm and torso, let it dry for about a minute, and then attach it with strong grip. This way melted plastic adhere best, and fill the gaps that you usually use putty. Good method, if you can use it.
Nice work so far
i just saw this work of yours. I saw that you used putty while assembling those figs. I like MB sets as they fit relatively good, and their plastic is soft and "decomposes" in Revel Contacta glue i have been using. I add glue on both joining parts e.g. arm and torso, let it dry for about a minute, and then attach it with strong grip. This way melted plastic adhere best, and fill the gaps that you usually use putty. Good method, if you can use it.
Nice work so far
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017 - 11:55 PM UTC
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Jerry,
i just saw this work of yours. I saw that you used putty while assembling those figs. I like MB sets as they fit relatively good, and their plastic is soft and "decomposes" in Revel Contacta glue i have been using. I add glue on both joining parts e.g. arm and torso, let it dry for about a minute, and then attach it with strong grip. This way melted plastic adhere best, and fill the gaps that you usually use putty. Good method, if you can use it.
Nice work so far
I still use glue first Marko,then I add putty to fill any gaps,etc.
J
ReconTL3-1
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Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 12:57 AM UTC
Glad to see you getting back to this one. Your dressing of the wounded guy looks good and I can't wait to see the completed grouping. I have the same kit and plan to convert it to a Vietnam scene (of course, right?). How are you going to ensure that the hands stay on the arms of the figures carrying the wounded guy? Are you going to add pins to reinforce?
Cheers,
James
Cheers,
James
jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 06:21 PM UTC
Thanks Jim,this group would definitely work for your purposes,I can easily see that in my noggin.
It rained yesterday so I had some time indoors and here is what I got,
The kid has gotten a wake up call concerning the reality of war.
J
It rained yesterday so I had some time indoors and here is what I got,
The kid has gotten a wake up call concerning the reality of war.
J
ReconTL3-1
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Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 09:48 PM UTC
You did a great job making him look scared and in pain. Nice camo job, too. Not easy to do with someone laying on the area you are trying to paint.
Cheers,
James
Cheers,
James
strongarden
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Posted: Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 10:07 PM UTC
Very nice work on these guys Jer, thanks for staying w/ it!
Greets
Dave
Greets
Dave
exer
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Posted: Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 02:34 AM UTC
That is looking very good Jerry
Great paint job
Armorsmith
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Posted: Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 03:51 AM UTC
Great expression on the kid-shock and disbelief, dazed and confused.
jrutman
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Posted: Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 07:56 PM UTC
Jim,Dave,Pat and "armor" it is very nice to begin my day reading such generous comments. Thanks a bunch guys!
J
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ahandykindaguy
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Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017 - 12:23 AM UTC
Jerry. I think you have caught the emotions on these guys quite well...yet again. Even though we have the advantage of Hornet heads, you still need to be able to paint them well, and you do that very, very well. He looks absolutely shell shocked and worried... great work from a master builder!
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017 - 01:18 AM UTC
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Jerry. I think you have caught the emotions on these guys quite well...yet again. Even though we have the advantage of Hornet heads, you still need to be able to paint them well, and you do that very, very well. He looks absolutely shell shocked and worried... great work from a master builder!
Well,I have to say the Hornet heads are so well sculpted that it makes it very easy for somebody to paint them.
I give you a hint though. What i do is think of the expression or emotion I want the fig to display and then make a face like that. I then try to enhance the figs' expression by adding stuff from my own facial contortions !
HTH,
J
Bravo36
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Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017 - 03:12 AM UTC
Hi Jerry,
I've been fascinated by the hair on your figures. You've probably explained the approach in some past post, but would you mind describing what you use and how you apply it?
Thanks
I've been fascinated by the hair on your figures. You've probably explained the approach in some past post, but would you mind describing what you use and how you apply it?
Thanks
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, May 22, 2017 - 03:49 AM UTC
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I started this practice back in the 1980s as a matter of fact.Hi Jerry,
I've been fascinated by the hair on your figures. You've probably explained the approach in some past post, but would you mind describing what you use and how you apply it?
Thanks
The main hair shape is applied using putty,or in this case I just used what was molded onto the resin head to begin with. I paint the hair. Then I apply very very small tufts of cotton from a cotton swab that I previously stained with the same color as the hair. This is applied using super glue to strategic parts of the head. Less is more because this is meant as an accent and not the whole head of hair !
HTH buddy!,
J
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 08:07 PM UTC
The front two guys are not finished but I am pretty stoked about the unshaven faces. I have never been satisfied by any previous effort. This doesn't suck.
Kevlar06
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Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 09:42 PM UTC
Jerry,
Is there something wrong with this string of posts? -- I keep going to page three for an update, but there's nothing there. Also, I only see one photo in the entire string-- it depicts two mostly unpainted figures.
VR, Russ
Is there something wrong with this string of posts? -- I keep going to page three for an update, but there's nothing there. Also, I only see one photo in the entire string-- it depicts two mostly unpainted figures.
VR, Russ
Kevlar06
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Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 09:57 PM UTC
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Jerry,
Is there something wrong with this string of posts? -- I keep going to page three for an update, but there's nothing there. Also, I only see one photo in the entire string-- it depicts two mostly unpainted figures.
VR, Russ
My bad-- for some reason, I had the "hide all users" button on the bottom of the post slipped on-- not sure why. As soon as I hit "unhinde users" everything came back up. I'm not sure what the function of this button is, but it sure screwed up my view of page three and the rest of the post. Great work on this vignette Jerry, as usual, now that I can see it! Kitmaker is sometimes like my television remote-- way too many buttons for an old Luddite like me. Sometimes you just have to press a few to see what happens! Rather than delete the post above, I left it so if others have this problem, the too can press buttons! I'll be following your casualty evac now without further issues I hope!
VR, Russ
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 11:44 PM UTC
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Quoted TextJerry,
Is there something wrong with this string of posts? -- I keep going to page three for an update, but there's nothing there. Also, I only see one photo in the entire string-- it depicts two mostly unpainted figures.
VR, Russ
My bad-- for some reason, I had the "hide all users" button on the bottom of the post slipped on-- not sure why. As soon as I hit "unhinde users" everything came back up. I'm not sure what the function of this button is, but it sure screwed up my view of page three and the rest of the post. Great work on this vignette Jerry, as usual, now that I can see it! Kitmaker is sometimes like my television remote-- way too many buttons for an old Luddite like me. Sometimes you just have to press a few to see what happens! Rather than delete the post above, I left it so if others have this problem, the too can press buttons! I'll be following your casualty evac now without further issues I hope!
VR, Russ
Hail fellow Luddite ! We had the printer here stop working all of a sudden and are clueless on how to fix it. I feel so hopeless in this day and age.
J
callmehobbes
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Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - 12:27 AM UTC
Great work as always. The only constructive crit I have is I'd have the casualty a paler flesh tone to suggest shock. Keep em coming.
Dioramartin
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Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 08:40 AM UTC
No Jerry you’re right, don’t touch those faces any more – that last photo…just unbelievable. Unbelievable.
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