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Building a summer retreat in the Normandy
Dioramartin
Joined: May 04, 2016
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Posted: Saturday, July 11, 2020 - 02:24 AM UTC
Oops what were you doing there JR? Brigitte right? As for the duo G, better get me a banjo…but back on topic will there be a smokin’ Panther in the scene? I was looking back at earlier pages & unsure if that’s to come
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, July 11, 2020 - 03:03 AM UTC
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Oops what were you doing there JR? Brigitte right? As for the duo G, better get me a banjo…but back on topic will there be a smokin’ Panther in the scene? I was looking back at earlier pages & unsure if that’s to come
Nope,no smokin Panthers here. St Manvieu had no german tanks involved,just Scottish/British.
I used that house as a prototype because it was right in that area and so pretty accurate for the place.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Sunday, July 12, 2020 - 06:33 AM UTC
I need a bunch more Scotsmen for this ongoing project. Hard to find 1/35 scale British style Infantry kits right now.
So I will crack on with converting them from other sources.
Here we see a german anti-tank gunner from Dragon.
I posed the legs and torso how I wished it to look. Here so far I just modified the leggings by shortening them a bit and giving him a ladder lace on his boots instead of the German style cross lace.
Next I ground off everything that does not resemble Commonwealth battledress.
I rescribed some of the webbing back onto the shoulders as well.Next,the neck was hollowed out to prepare for his brand new resin noggin from Hornet.
I selected an older looking gent because he will be an "old salt" Company Sergeant Major.
Next i selected arms from one of my frankenstein stashes of older figs.
He will have a Sten but I am still messing with the position of that weapon. Not nailed down yet.
He will be joined by a few more in the Company command group,like this runner.
As you see,he began as a German Para. I will remove all of his bonesack coverall and start the same treatment on him as the Sgt Maj.
Hope this helps illuminate some of the conversion world for some.
J
So I will crack on with converting them from other sources.
Here we see a german anti-tank gunner from Dragon.
I posed the legs and torso how I wished it to look. Here so far I just modified the leggings by shortening them a bit and giving him a ladder lace on his boots instead of the German style cross lace.
Next I ground off everything that does not resemble Commonwealth battledress.
I rescribed some of the webbing back onto the shoulders as well.Next,the neck was hollowed out to prepare for his brand new resin noggin from Hornet.
I selected an older looking gent because he will be an "old salt" Company Sergeant Major.
Next i selected arms from one of my frankenstein stashes of older figs.
He will have a Sten but I am still messing with the position of that weapon. Not nailed down yet.
He will be joined by a few more in the Company command group,like this runner.
As you see,he began as a German Para. I will remove all of his bonesack coverall and start the same treatment on him as the Sgt Maj.
Hope this helps illuminate some of the conversion world for some.
J
BootsDMS
Joined: February 08, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, July 12, 2020 - 06:52 AM UTC
Now we're talking!
This is where the tutorial begins - love it Jerry - 'always get a lot out of these "how to" insights.
Brian
This is where the tutorial begins - love it Jerry - 'always get a lot out of these "how to" insights.
Brian
justsendit
Joined: February 24, 2014
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Posted: Sunday, July 12, 2020 - 09:36 AM UTC
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I need a bunch more Scotsmen for this ongoing project. Hard to find 1/35 scale British style Infantry kits right now.
So I will crack on with converting them from other sources.
Hi Jerry, I saw your query about British infantry figures last week and did a bit of web-searching myself — came up with zilch as well. So, I had a feeling that much Franken-figuring would commence — already looking great!
🔪😴🗡💆♂️🔩🔩... ⚡️⚡️⚡️
—mike
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2020 - 01:22 AM UTC
Brian and Mike,
Thanks for checking in Gents. I will do my best Brian,under your very welcome tutelage concerning markings and kit for Commonwealth subjects.
Mike,yes,it seems so. I did see a notice from a store owner on FB yesterday saying he had a shipment on the way with plenty of Dragon British Infantry in Normandy kits! Right on time. I just hope he advirts it when available.
Here is some progress on these guys. Put on the first application of good ol' putty plus shaved the unwanted details off the "kid" on the left.
Now the putty work continues.
Thanks for commenting and lurking as usual,
J
Thanks for checking in Gents. I will do my best Brian,under your very welcome tutelage concerning markings and kit for Commonwealth subjects.
Mike,yes,it seems so. I did see a notice from a store owner on FB yesterday saying he had a shipment on the way with plenty of Dragon British Infantry in Normandy kits! Right on time. I just hope he advirts it when available.
Here is some progress on these guys. Put on the first application of good ol' putty plus shaved the unwanted details off the "kid" on the left.
Now the putty work continues.
Thanks for commenting and lurking as usual,
J
G-man69
Joined: October 17, 2017
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2020 - 01:34 AM UTC
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Oops what were you doing there JR? Brigitte right? As for the duo G, better get me a banjo…but back on topic will there be a smokin’ Panther in the scene? I was looking back at earlier pages & unsure if that’s to come
Tim, you shouldn't have said that, I now have an image from 'Deliverance' etched on my brain,
.Cheers,
,G
smydi01
Joined: October 14, 2009
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2020 - 07:04 AM UTC
Hi Jerry,
Looking good as always.
Great to see how you morph basic figures to the custom ones that you need and that we enjoy.
Keep up the good work.
Looking good as always.
Great to see how you morph basic figures to the custom ones that you need and that we enjoy.
Keep up the good work.
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2020 - 07:25 AM UTC
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Hi Jerry,
Looking good as always.
Great to see how you morph basic figures to the custom ones that you need and that we enjoy.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks Wayne, I will do my best buddy!
J
Golikell
Joined: October 25, 2002
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2020 - 07:38 PM UTC
It is always nice to behold your work. The last figure I would have thought of to convert to a common wealth soldier would be a Fallschirmjäger!!!
cheyenne
Joined: January 05, 2005
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Posted: Monday, July 13, 2020 - 10:15 PM UTC
Beautiful work JR !!
What I like is your ability to not only morph figs. but manage to use a Hornet head with the appropriate expression to suit the current scene . Well done Bro , love it !!
What I like is your ability to not only morph figs. but manage to use a Hornet head with the appropriate expression to suit the current scene . Well done Bro , love it !!
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 08:55 AM UTC
Thanks Erwin and Cheyenne for your very nice remarks!
Got some more putty work done on the Royal Scots company runner. I am a bit pleased with the 303. bandoleer. I must let it dry before I sharpen it up. He is about 95% done and then ready for Earl Sheibe.
Thanks for looking and lurking !
J
Got some more putty work done on the Royal Scots company runner. I am a bit pleased with the 303. bandoleer. I must let it dry before I sharpen it up. He is about 95% done and then ready for Earl Sheibe.
Thanks for looking and lurking !
J
TanksForTheMemory
Joined: August 31, 2016
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Posted: Friday, July 17, 2020 - 04:56 AM UTC
Lovely work as always. I especially love the relaxed pose of the CSM. That wrist is just crying out for a watch...
Nate_W
Joined: April 13, 2012
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Posted: Friday, July 17, 2020 - 07:34 AM UTC
Hey Jerry! This is coming along so well! You have such an incredible eye and skill for poses and modifying figures. You have that rare ability to see and understand how humans move in action, and then the ability to accurately form those poses and movements in your figures. Everything looks amazing.
jrutman
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Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 06:50 AM UTC
Thanks a bunch Tim and Nate for the very kind remarks! Tim,I took your advice on the wristwatch. Stay tuned.
Nathan,that was a generous thing to write and I deeply appreciate it buddy!
I spent last evening slappin' some paint around and most of it ended up on this guy. Almost there. Needs a pig sticker and sling and paint touch ups here and there. Fantastic Hornet head. I used the new set of flesh tones from Andreas I recently purchased and am very happy with how fine the pigments are and the dead flat finish.
Also began some add-ons to the next vehicle underway. Yes....a vehicle! I know that may be hard to fathom for me but..there it is.
The flimsies and jerry can are from Bronco,the left canvas roll from the kit and the other 2 from putty.
That is all...
J
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Nathan,that was a generous thing to write and I deeply appreciate it buddy!
I spent last evening slappin' some paint around and most of it ended up on this guy. Almost there. Needs a pig sticker and sling and paint touch ups here and there. Fantastic Hornet head. I used the new set of flesh tones from Andreas I recently purchased and am very happy with how fine the pigments are and the dead flat finish.
Also began some add-ons to the next vehicle underway. Yes....a vehicle! I know that may be hard to fathom for me but..there it is.
The flimsies and jerry can are from Bronco,the left canvas roll from the kit and the other 2 from putty.
That is all...
J
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Dioramartin
Joined: May 04, 2016
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Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 03:02 PM UTC
Hey Jerry I’m hearing crickets it must be that time of year again, looks like we’ve got the place to ourselves. Very nice work on kneeling guy he looks just like my Geography teacher in the early 70’s and he WAS a Normandy vet…amazing the lengths you go to for accuracy! Has that great-looking Churchill just materialised out of thin air or should Gareth check his window locks?
cheyenne
Joined: January 05, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 09:25 PM UTC
Cool JR , very good stuff !!!
Sean50
Joined: March 20, 2007
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 01:22 AM UTC
Nice to see further good progress, Jerry.
The addition of the Churchill just makes it even better
Keep it up
Cheers
Sean
The addition of the Churchill just makes it even better
Keep it up
Cheers
Sean
jrutman
Joined: April 10, 2011
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 01:37 AM UTC
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Hey Jerry I’m hearing crickets it must be that time of year again, looks like we’ve got the place to ourselves. Very nice work on kneeling guy he looks just like my Geography teacher in the early 70’s and he WAS a Normandy vet…amazing the lengths you go to for accuracy! Has that great-looking Churchill just materialised out of thin air or should Gareth check his window locks?
Thanks man. Yes,the place has been very low energy for a few days now. Summer heat maybe ? I'll bet that teacher had a few stories. Sadly we squirts probably wouldn't have been interested in hearing them at that age!
Tank? What tank?
As far as that goes...NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisi.....oh wait.
J
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 01:38 AM UTC
Cheyenne and Sean,
Thanks Gents. I have been busy down in the basement. This is the perfect time of year for a cellar dweller. Nice and cool down there.
J
Thanks Gents. I have been busy down in the basement. This is the perfect time of year for a cellar dweller. Nice and cool down there.
J
cheyenne
Joined: January 05, 2005
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 02:17 AM UTC
Amen to that JR , outside is hell right now , humidity hit me in the face like a boxing glove , nasty , nasty , Ac in the modeling room !!!!
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, July 20, 2020 - 08:47 AM UTC
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Amen to that JR , outside is hell right now , humidity hit me in the face like a boxing glove , nasty , nasty , Ac in the modeling room !!!!
Yeah man,this afternoon you could bake lasagna in the mailbox. Ho joke.
I was modifying my new Rado figure this morning in the cool confines of the basement.
Have to tweek the hand and a few things but I think I got a "sneekin' feeling that I want ?? Nice fig out of the box but I needed this and not a flat-out runner.
Each Rdo figure gets better and better IMHO
Thanks for looking and lurking in between the tumbleweeds,
J
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 06:55 AM UTC
you are a 17 year old defending your position all morning under intense pressure with what is left of your platoon.
Then THIS shows up. What do you do ??
Then THIS shows up. What do you do ??
justsendit
Joined: February 24, 2014
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Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 01:15 PM UTC
Hmmm... what do I do? 🤔... Well, first-off, I'd transpose the numbers since I'm a 71 year old. Then, I'd subscribe to Jerry's other thread where he's building-up the Churchill.😁
Outstanding work on both fronts!🍺
—mike
Outstanding work on both fronts!🍺
—mike
G-man69
Joined: October 17, 2017
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Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 08:18 PM UTC
Hi Jerry,
The new figures are looking the bee's knees, and the Churchill is looking the part,.
What did you use to make the tie-down straps on the flimsies?
Cheers,,
G
The new figures are looking the bee's knees, and the Churchill is looking the part,
.What did you use to make the tie-down straps on the flimsies?
Cheers,
,G
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