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WIP Paolo Parente'S D.U.ST.

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by franck edet, Apr 9, 2020.

  1. franck edet A Fixture

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    hello Friends, while being recovering from Covid19 at home i am thinking in 2 processes :

    first : fine tuning the lasts steps of my Shinsengumi
    https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/wolves-of-mibu-dg-artwork-bust.214842/#post-1053425

    second : starting on to the next project:

    as i wait for my Mr Lee's mini bust ... well, i have time in front of me and ... TIME :)
    i actually got through my 25+ years old spare box and found an old sprue, Paolo Parente'S DUST, 2006. i think those figs were really a limited edition, and i never found them back on the net.

    Quality is ... welll... what you could expect at best of plastic figures back in 2006. kinda best Dragon's boxes in this scale (1/35) details are really soft, but the whole assembly is flawless as long as you are used to build those kind of figs, i know it's strange but new generations don't have a clue about this, period.

    so what was left on my sprues was from the following box :

    003.JPG

    so today, while staying at home and having hope that i will recover i did put some colors after building the fig from what was left :

    002.jpg

    sorry for the blurry pic : i'm shaking like i never shaked ... just breathing is a task in itself.

    stay safe mates ! and take care
    franck edet, Apr 9, 2020
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  2. BigDaddy A Fixture

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    Hi Franck
    I hope you feel better soon!

    Matt
    BigDaddy, Apr 9, 2020
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  3. Babelfish A Fixture

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    Hi Franck,

    I have this set in the stash, as you say it's very rare now but I came across it at a show years ago and bought it on a whim because I like the whole "1946" what-if thing.

    Definitely agree with your comments re the soft detail compared to what we're used to today, but it's still much better than (say) 1970s Tamiya figures and the jet packs especially are pretty cool. I look forward to seeing your further progress as and when you post any.

    Get well soon.

    - Steve
    Babelfish, Apr 10, 2020
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  4. Oda A Fixture

    Frank mate,my thoughts are with you.Get better and get better soon,then amaze us with some more of your art.

    Oda.
    Oda, Apr 10, 2020
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  5. DaddyO A Fixture

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    Thanks for taking the time to post Franck, sounds like you've been through it.
    Really hope you get back to feeling yourself soon
    Paul
    DaddyO, Apr 10, 2020
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  6. franck edet A Fixture

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    thank you friends !
    franck edet, Apr 10, 2020
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  7. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Get better soon Franck, following..
    Viking Bob, Apr 10, 2020
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  8. Chris Oldfield A Fixture

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    Good luck, Franck. Get well soon!
    Chris Oldfield, Apr 10, 2020
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  9. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Glad to see you are keeping busy Franck despite the virus. (y) Please take care of yourself my friend.

    Cheers,
    Ken
    KenBoyle, Apr 10, 2020
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  10. captnenglish Well-Known Member

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    I had this set when it first came out, but it was missing an entire sprue (which I heard was common), so I just tossed it. It's a neat kit, I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
    captnenglish, Apr 10, 2020
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  11. Henkm Well-Known Member

    Get well soon!
    Henkm, Apr 10, 2020
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  12. franck edet A Fixture

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    Thank you all for the wishes, in fact i'm actually on day 5 after contracting it and, while still feeling really weak, there's some good news : i can breathe easily today, meaning no hospital for me :)
    franck edet, Apr 10, 2020
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  13. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Franck

    Good to see you posting but please look after yourself and get better soon

    A interesting set so will paint up well I am sure

    Happy benchtime

    Take care

    Nap
    Nap, Apr 11, 2020
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