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I'm with Kev Keith, I thing the bow fender looks great now IMHO. Brian

Thanks for all of the kind works gents, you've given me the courage to press on with my next victim. Cheers Brian

She's looking great with a drop paint on there mate. looking forward to see the progress later tonight. Brian

Absolutely stunning - first class execution

Thanks again guys, I now have some paint on my next figure and will continue to learn as I go and home my technique in both painting and weathering as well as the photography side. Cheers Brian

Thanks for all of your kind words guys. I used oils over acrylics and enamels, so a real multi media effort. For the chipping on the helmet, I used the old salt method, something I have never used before but would not be afraid to try it again; and the result was instantaneous as soon as the salt was washed off. You're not been picky Billy. I think if I'd photographed in natural light without a flash it may not have looked so glossy as it's not too bad in the "flesh". I have another "cheapo" for my next practice, the Tamiya 1/16 Japanese Navy Pilot, which is now primed and may make an appearance in the coming weeks. Thanks again Brian

Hi Guys, there are some fantastic figure painters around, on these boards and in show competitions. After being inspired by some of your work and that of one of our club members, Mr Peter Watson, I have invested in some figures. But before I let myself loose on some of the resin in my stash, I choose an inexpensive but still one with great detail for the price plastic kit to break my duck in figure painting. I have to say I have really enjoyed myself with this subject and hope you think I have given it a reasonable bash - please be gentle:

Those cranes really are a piece of work mate - they make my eyes bleed looking at them!

Watching with glee again Julian - same advice Keith gave you mate, Mr Sinatra said it, just quote him - "I did it MY WAY"! Loving the patter and the great skills on show - I'm here for the ride again Brian

Lovely base there mate, it will look a treat on that. Will drop in sooner tonight for a peep and drop off some GOT episodes (7.15?) BK

A poorly back in no joke. Sorry to hear that Mick. I hope it's better soon to allow you to progress this one.

Come on Mick you've had 3 days now, get your finger out! (only joking mate) Looking forward to this one Brian

The Mojo is well and truly back - well done mate!

This is really coming on now Julian, following with great interest as I'm hoping to pick mine up on Sunday. Keep it coming, it's a please to watch it develop Brian

Andy, I have to agree with Beefy. Your paint techniques are some of the best I've seen, especially your rust effects and use of an airbrush. Just keep 'em coming and we'll keep ogling! Brian

Looks great that mate, looking forward to seeing this in the brass er bronze er faded look. See you soon

Hi Julian, brilliant work so far and I love your attitude to your modeling. You model for yourself and that ensures maximum pleasure on the finished subject. If you like it, then it's great and if others like it, it's a bonus. Keep it coming! Brian

A full bottle of Klear! That's got to be worth £30 to £40 these days - crazy (great stuff though)

Love the shading you've done there mate. I look forward to seeing an update on Thursday night. Been doing a bit of painting myself using the Pete Watson method

Cracking job once again mate. It's amazing how the water stays on the base

Yes mate, your mojo is massively back! Get your flighty things posted up as well. You have a lot of strings to your bow and they're all playing the same tune now. Brian

This is really taking shape now mate, should be ready for your next meeting the way you're going!

Not in the UK until May 2015 from what I have been told from a trader.

Truly stunning Julian - a very inspiring build - followed it all the way. Thanks Brian

Great, I'll make sure I bring my piccy taker - see you there mate but remember we only have 6 tables