FrancisGL Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Very good job with the soldier's face, I have the same set of paintings, and they don't help me at all ... At least, the comments you make about the white in the eyes, makes me feel calmer, because the artist, you mention, an authority on the subject, does not seem to care either. Undoubtedly the part that makes the difference in clothes, is the appearance of grain, which resembles fabric. Very good... Cheers Dan 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 Thank you all for the kind comments and the likes chaps, won’t be getting much done this weekend as it’s the Telford weekend. Longshanks is here and Si (Simmerit) is on his way for a fun packed weekend. Catch you later Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hope you have a great weekend Dan, sorry I couldn't join you Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Cheers Guys, Well Telford is over and a good show was had ( only another 363 days to go till the next one ) Picked up mostly paint and weathering products but did sneak a Trumpeter SA-13 Gopher in as the only kit. On 09/11/2019 at 13:12, Hamden said: Hope you have a great weekend Dan, sorry I couldn't join you Roger Roger, next year mate, it would be good to catch up indeed fella. so now you have a bit of warning now to get prepped for it Bullbasket, was great to finally meet up with you and have a good chat matey. Certa Cito and till next year. Simmerit, good to see you again bud, it’s been a few years mate but now you popped your Telford cherry I hope to see you again at the show. Right, only an hour tonight so started the commanders head painting, its only roughed out at this stage and needs loads more work with blending and shades adding. It looks rough at the minute but it will come together on the next session. The helmet has had some prelim work done but requires more detail work yet. Enjoy Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Glad you had a good weekend at Telford, will certainly try to make next year! Looking forward to seeing your 113 come together and hopefully get back on mine in the near future! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 21 hours ago, Dads203 said: Bullbasket, was great to finally meet up with you and have a good chat matey. Certa Cito and till next year. You too Dan. It's always good to put a face to a name. I'm already planning for next year. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Good to hear John How many days to go ? So a bit more done on the face painting for the commander, a bit more blending and some flesh highlights done, not yet finished with this chap. Slow process but I'm getting there Enjoy Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 His face is taking "personality", I like his attitude of "hard-man" ... lol (remember that it does not go on an M-60 ...) Even without the white in the eyes, it looks very correct... Cheers Dan 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Cheers guys The bit I was dreading, adding the arms, I still need to blend these in yet and i'm thinking Vallejo putty so I can clean it up with water and then carefully repaint any areas that require it. Helmet wiring and mic next I think. Regards Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Looking good indeed 👌 my DPM arrived today so I’ll have a tinker with that during the week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Just now, ivan-o said: Looking good indeed 👌 my DPM arrived today so I’ll have a tinker with that during the week. Cheers Ivan, Make sure you get a real good decal softener mate, I picked up some Daco Strong this weekend and it nailed it. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 That cocktail stick looks as though it may be giving him some discomfort.....as does your thumb!! Nice going with the figure's paint job Dan. I don't know if it's any use to you, but I often use white PVA glue to fill gaps such as the ones around the joint between the arm and body. I used it on the figure with the Centaur. John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Bullbasket said: That cocktail stick looks as though it may be giving him some discomfort.....as does your thumb!! Nice going with the figure's paint job Dan. I don't know if it's any use to you, but I often use white PVA glue to fill gaps such as the ones around the joint between the arm and body. I used it on the figure with the Centaur. John. Top man John, PVA I think will be my first port of call, thanks buddy. PS ... that’s my stunt doubles thumb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Dan - just a suggestion re the arms and filler. Mr Hobby "Dissolved putty" - apply with a cocktail stick - viscous liquid that gels within a few minutes and is (nearly) self levelling. Great to meet you again - hope you had a good W/E and Kev mentioned ………..snow? Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 36 minutes ago, robgizlu said: Dan - just a suggestion re the arms and filler. Mr Hobby "Dissolved putty" - apply with a cocktail stick - viscous liquid that gels within a few minutes and is (nearly) self levelling. Great to meet you again - hope you had a good W/E and Kev mentioned ………..snow? Rob Cheers Rob, another one to try, I have Mr Dissolved putty in the armoury so that is worth a try. The join isn’t to bad to be honest but does need some help. Yeah, Saturday we had snow, the Mrs texted just to say it was turning bad, it started at 10am so we made the decision to stay at Telford and worry about the snow on the way back By the time we left most of it has melted and by Sunday it was gone. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Looking darn good from here buddy Kev 11 hours ago, robgizlu said: and Kev mentioned ………..snow? He also mentioned being frozen and you got your white charger and came to my rescue. Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Very well painted and finished figure. Arms and hands look a bit oversized to me, but it probably won't be noticeable when he sits in the vehicle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 4 hours ago, vaoinas said: Very well painted and finished figure. Arms and hands look a bit oversized to me, but it probably won't be noticeable when he sits in the vehicle. They are rather large but it’s a product of its time, I think the kit was first issued back in 1974 so not to bad for a kit of its vintage. I did consider scratch building two new arms but it would of added more time to the build and as you said, once sat in the drivers compartment it won’t really detract from the build. Cheers guys Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Looks very nice, like me a lot.... Cheers Dan 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Your driver looks superb Dan Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORRESIRNMAN Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Amazing Work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 Cheers guys, I filled the areas around the arms with Vallejo putty in the end, no solvents minimal shrinkage and it can be cleaned up with water. It worked well, some careful paint matching and he is almost done, I'll get some matt varnish on him and add the lead for his headset and mic soon Cheers for stopping by Dan 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 The driving position looks fantastic already ... Cheers Dan 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 He feels like home in there. Give him a pair of steering levers and he'll be happy forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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