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Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Steve Brodie, Jan 7, 2021.

  1. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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  2. Graham A Fixture

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    Looking superb(y)
  3. Peter Day PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Looking great Steve.
  4. Merryweather A Fixture

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    looks fantastic, Steve
  5. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Many thanks chaps
  6. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Steve

    Very impressive modelling and a large piece for sure a heck of a lot of work which has paid off and very close to finish

    Why not enter in the class of your choice in the new FOTM as well as voting in the previous month , also there is Vignette & Diorama comp

    Always good to see your artwork

    Thanks for sharing

    Look forward to seeing the next

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
  7. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Cheers Nap. just waiting for some gold twisted thread for the final 'flappy' things. The supplied 'wire' is way to thick to twist together, would end up looking like rope!
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  8. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Final tassels added;


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  9. Richard Baxter A Fixture

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    Did you use picture hanging wire for the cords?
  10. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Short answer; Nope.

    Long answer; there was a piece of lead wire in the kit, which I thought would be too thick, so ordered some twisted gold thread, with the idea to coat it in superglue to hold position, but for some reason it didn't work. Have used that method before on some other string and it worked fine. So I took another look at the wire, started twisting it together and somehow it got thinner when twisted, so ended up using that.
  11. Richard Baxter A Fixture

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    Interesting. The reason that I asked is that I have used 3mm brass picture wire and it bends and holds it's shape well and has a texture that is a reasonable imitiation of braid. Worth a look...and cheap. I got mine at the local branch of Hobbycraft, if you have one near you it's worth a rummage around.
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  12. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Stirrups done, so last thing to attach to the horse. Need to connect up the reins and it will be finished.

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  13. Richard Baxter A Fixture

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    You deserve the Legion d'Honneur after this. I'll give Macron a call...
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  14. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Stirrups attached and boots weathered

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    Reins attached, left side to finish

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    Need to check for blemishes, glue marks and will be done

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  15. Graham A Fixture

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    Looking superb Steve, bet you will be glad to tackle something a bit smaller next;)
  16. Richard Baxter A Fixture

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    That is one serious piece of work. Am waiting for the 75mm version.
  17. Henkm Well-Known Member

    Fantastic work! And considering the rough start, really an inspiration to see what the combination of skill, dedication and perseverance can achieve.
  18. Steve Brodie PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Your too kind.
  19. Peter Day PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Marvellous work Steve.
  20. clrsgt A Fixture

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    Nice. Could not agree more about joining the two bases BTW.

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