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WIP What I've been doing ....inbetween the house !

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Feb 16, 2023.

  1. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi folks

    Only managing to get a small amount of benchtime recently so to get myself moving , thought I'd share what I've been working on

    The Dolman Miniatures Kaiser bust ( using Martins excellent SBS for references)

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    Sarnia Admiral Tirpitz bust ( Commission piece )

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    To get the brushes going .....did a couple of medal ribbons ......

    Click on images for larger views

    Harry Patch ( commission piece )

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    Austro Hungarian WW1

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    Hopefully this has kicked my mojo right into action !!

    Will update Harry and the Admiral on this thread

    Nap
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  2. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Couple of references for Tirpitz

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    Nap
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  3. Martin Antonenko A Fixture

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    Good work so far!


    I'm curious for more - especially about...

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    Cheers
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  4. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    Lot's to do, Kev. I'll be following your efforts. Paint on!
    Rick
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  5. MalcC A Fixture

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    Those medals would keep Nap happy for a while. :D

    Malc
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  6. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Excellent choices, Ruck On! Ya better hurry up get that kitchen painted, Kevin, it's eating at your bunker time, HA!
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  7. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Nap, excellent update but why are you painting BETWEEN the house, surely it's warmer inside. :)
    Keep up the good work and carry on please.
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  8. clubcat PlanetFigure Supporter

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    ohh, i like the tirpitz bust
  9. Martin Antonenko A Fixture

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    Willy and Tirpitz would be a nice combination...:

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    :D:D:D
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  10. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Hi Melanie

    This was released by Sarnia , who I believe have now stopped doing so , but Peter is a member here and on Social Media so might have one ......took a bit of prep on mine but will paint up well

    Have fun , hope we see what's around the bench soon

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  11. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Bit of a Iffyvision update on Harry ....

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    Jkt finished , shirt was done as a light cream for variety , all badges/ tie pin done less actual medals ...next !

    Then the hair and flesh ( put a wash of sand brown , my flesh base colour .. before doing the hair )

    Update pics on the Austro H bust here https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/ww1-austro-hungarian-soldier.172724/

    All comments welcome

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  12. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Bit of a piccy update on Harry

    First row of medals completed now , since then worked on jkt , replaced one of the lower medals as it was a little small .......both have now been painted

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    Hair/Flesh next !

    Nap
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  13. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Folks

    All medals finished now

    Working on flesh this version of Harry Patch ....about a day should see this finished

    Click on for larger images

    Nap

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  14. DaddyO A Fixture

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    Got a couple of spare bipes Kev if you need a change of pace (or just to remind you that the grass might be greener elsewhere, but there's also an angry bull in the field and it's surrounded by an electric barb wire fence) :ROFLMAO::D

    Keep them brushes swinging mate
    Leggy
  15. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Hi Leggy or should that be Biggles ...lol

    Thanks for the offer ...wouldn't know where to start on a planey thing look forward to seeing your ones

    You keep rigging and I'll keep swinging!!

    Don't forget planes need pilots ....and ground crew

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  16. Steve Ski PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Dang, Kevin, these medals keep poppin up, what gives?
  17. Nap Moderator

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