Venelin Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Just received the Voyager PE set for rifle straps and buckles, it looks very nice. You have three frets with enough slings for several figures, also bayonets and different buckles. What I like most are the helmet straps, two per fret, which means 6 overall. Straps are textured, but if you want smooth ones, they can easily be made from foil and use the buckles from the set Edited October 10, 2017 by Venelin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Nice little PE kits you've found there. And when I say 'little' I mean little! Give me those helmet straps and I will lose them for you in 3 seconds flat! I'd need about 10 sets to maybe get one helmet done! I only wish I didn't suffer from progressive nerve damage in my hands/fingers, then I might stand a chance! So, I will be watching to see how you cope. No doubt you'll do a good job. Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You'll no doubt do a terrific job applying them. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venelin Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 The PE straps were fragile, so I've used the buckles from the set and made the straps from foil. The helmet straps I did that way, to not hinder the aiming of the sniper Venelin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 There's no way on earth I could EVER make such tiny objects. How you even managed to pick up those buckles and then thread the foil through them is completely beyond me. Unless you have one of those enlarging/shrinking machines, enlarged them ten times actual size, fixed everything together, then shrank them back down again. Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venelin Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 I found that the foil is very flexible and strong, and will not break easily. Patience, steady hand and with some cursing, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Absolutely brilliantly skillful work. You've made those straps look just like webbing. The one on the rifle is terrific and the smaller one on the helmet is superb too. This is a real masterclass in miniature figure painting and diorama work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venelin Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Finished I didn't add rifle sling to the spotter's M14, because I've seen photos, in which soldiers are carrying rifles without slings. Cheers! Edited October 15, 2017 by Venelin 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Congratulations Venelin! You've shown extreme skill in all aspects of our hobby from the very beginning! Finding this superb pair of figures was the first step, the construction and painting a masterclass, and the layout and execution of the diorama and all its components a work of art. I can honestly say I've never seen a two-figure diorama of such high quality. I can think of nothing that would improve this diorama in any way, other than to turn the temperature up to 40 degrees centigrade and have a 'insect chorus' soundtrack blasting out of the speakers! I bow to your mastery and know in my heart that I will NEVER be able to match those helmet and rifle straps, let alone the face-painting! Rearguards, Badder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Now, get this diorama in the RFI section!! It's a shame there aren't trophies awarded for the best dioramas of all time..... Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venelin Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thank you for the kind words! It was real fun making this dio Regards, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I'm new to this site so this is the first time I have seen your build,nothing I can say that has not already been said,but how often do you have to water the plants?(Bonsai) So real.and the figures Wow,saw a movie many years ago about a Dad who shrunk the Kids(Honey I Shrunk the Kids) back in 1989,and I'm sure you have worked out how to do this Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 The quality of your work is simply AMAZING!!! Cheers Shalako 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I dream of being able to paint figures like that! That is brilliant, very well done sir! Edited December 13, 2017 by Derek A Reword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 WOW!!!!!!!!!!! This is what I can only dream off! Exceptional work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venelin Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Thank you, I'm glad you like it! I made a simple video how I paint the faces here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ncqtCfkBw&t=1238s Venelin Edited January 22, 2018 by Venelin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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