nimrod54 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 So this is where Dr Frankenstein has been hiding. Great work Mark, I am really looking forward to watching this come together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 Evening all, A few more bits and pieces added to the Ground Crew figure: Some creases and folds have been added to the left leg of the trousers which allowed me to affix the left arm, to which I've also added a watch. I had a go at a shoe which has proved almost as difficult as an ear to make look convincing. The whole lot has been given a liberal coating of Mr. Surfacer 500 which has shown up just how rough the general surface is so I may have to use a little filler to deal with the worst of it, but as it is mainly representing fabric I'm not too concerned. I am mostly happy about the pose but the right leg and how the foot will be arranged is still vexing me. And shock horror...I also managed to do a bit of work on the Hurricane, the actual main subject of the build: Mainly painting but I did manage to get the engine bearer and firewall fitted also. Cheers, Mark. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 Evening all, Added a bit of colour to the Ground crew figure, all painfully slow progress I'm afraid: The side cap, gas mask bag and helmet have been added all sculpted from apoxie sculpt except the side cap which showed up the workability issues with the product so I reverted to Chavant clay which is harder when cool and can be carved to shape, however it never really hardens completely but does take paint very well. The strap on the gas mask bag is too thick so I'll have to change that at some point. Cheers, Mark. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Looking fantastic Mark, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Jacobs Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Beautiful work. 400 years ago someone would’ve given you a big bit of marble and whacked a hamer and chisel in your hands. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Just been catching up with your work so far Mark and I am seriously impressed. We all know how good you are at building models but the work on the figure is absolutely fantastic. A very realistic and relaxed pose that looks perfectly natural. Keep up the awesome work mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 That figure!! I keep hovering my finger over certain 1:24 aircraft bids but always manage to drag myself away as I know I should. However, I have a feeling this build will tempt me to take the plunge (even though I'll know I won't do it half the justice)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 Sorry chaps, but all modelling on hold at the moment due to work. This one never really got going despite eagerly looking forward to it! so all back in the box for the foreseeable!! apologies again. Mark. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Really sorry to hear that Mark, especially as the work you have done is of such a high standard. However we all understand that real life takes priority over our hobby, mores the pity. Let me know when you get her finished as I would really like to see the end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 That’s a real shame. We will all still be knocking around here when you start her back up again. 👌 that little guy was ace. 🙌🙌🙌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hi Mark. Sorry to hear that progress has stalled for now. I will look forward to seeing it back in progress at some point in the future. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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