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Completed It's a dogs life ..........

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Guys

    When I said to my animal loving Carole we were getting a dog ...she was delighted ....but ....think she thought something else in mind and not a resin one ...lol

    Following on from Richie's WIP on the PIP the terrier and recently posts he decided to cast a few up and are now available on the 1879 miniatures website

    https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/and-snappeth-the-spear-in-sunder.73783/

    I purchased one fom Richie with ease and it was sent very quickly

    So I decided to get I ready and primed

    Little bit of filler needed but I also lengthened the holster and added a handle peeking out leading to a lanyard round Pip's neck

    Also added a repair patch on each elbow

    Replaced the spear shaft with suitably sized cocktail sticks , doing a bit of a rounded end , and drilled the bayonet handle out

    Not added whiskers at the moment but will do it later ....waiting fo eyebrow growth ..lol

    Currently mounted on what will be a temp base , will replace with a knotty one from Pete Watson of Pete's Bases

    This is from the website

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    Cue the iffy ipads pics before full priming

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    Thanks for looking

    Nap

    PS I see Richie has a monkey on the WIP as well !!
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  2. malc PlanetFigure Supporter

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    England
    Every bit a Brit
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  3. Wings5797 A Fixture

    Country:
    France
    Kev, I tried that one with a resin boxer on Gerrie.......the result was Harry and a slice of humble pie
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    A nice piece from our resident Zulu expert Richie.
    Best wishes
    Keith
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  4. megroot A Fixture

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    Netherlands
    Very nice work.

    Marc
  5. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-States
    Looks like a fun project! (y)

    Cheers,
    Ken
  6. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Guys

    UPDATE !! ....after a battle with Caroles eyebrow scissors ..he now has whiskers !

    Keith

    Reckon that's a great option mate ..Harrys a star and that's a great picture ....please have me ......no humble pie ...yet !! Lol

    Marc/Ken

    Thanks for commenting ...it's one of at least 7 " fun" projects moving round my bench!


    Will try and update when I can ...on all of my V Bench

    Time to be a romantic ....at least for 1 day on the 14th ...lol

    Nap
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  7. Jimbo A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    I'd go careful taking any "hair" from your noggin mate...you need as much as you can keep!!:ROFLMAO:
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  8. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Fear not my flowing golden locks are safe ...used hair from my .........chest ....LOL

    Nap
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  9. gforceman Well-Known Member

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    Belgium
    Superb, love about everything about doggies! Can't wait to see this one with extra interest. Now, If someone could do a bust on the following breeds : a poodle, a maltezer and or a biewer yorkshire terrier. That are the 3 dogs that are now living with us. You would only make them and me super happy but also my wife Rita!

    Keep up the great work Nap.

    Cheers,

    Gino
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  10. Jonthan mcmeekin Active Member

    That's a belter Kev! Well done and Big WOOF!
    Cheers pal.
    Jonathan
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  11. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Guys

    Been busy basecoating this ( or at least some of it ) and others ....uniform coat ....

    The more I look at it the more it's fun to work on

    Que iffy pics


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    Nap
  12. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi everyone

    Just a quick update ....this will be next on my bench ...hope to have it finished by middle Feb 21 !

    Definately something different in Pip and not a medal in sight !

    Just need to complete the little bit of lacework on my " Soldíer of the Raj " in my thread "Couple of Indian Army" in V bench


    Stay tuned

    Nap
  13. Jonthan mcmeekin Active Member

    Well done fella and I meant send you a thumbs up on all the medals you've been awarded of late!;) Best husband EVER for starters!:LOL::ROFLMAO:o_O
    Cheers and keep up the painting pal.
    Jonathan
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  14. sd0324 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Coco loves this one and is begging to see it finished!


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  15. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Guys

    Thanks for posting ....not sure about best husband Jonathan....LOL ....this will make a good break from medals ...ear not there's plenty more to follow !

    Steve ....great picture , nice reference as well ...bet it rules your house !

    Stay tuned and stay safe

    Nap
  16. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi folks

    Couple of better pics for reference as well of the artwork by Richie ( some edited ) from the 1879 Miniatures site

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    And a picture by Alfonse de Neuville showing Pip in action

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    Close up

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    Nap
  17. Richie A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Hi Nap,
    You will have to get a shift on, he will need to be on duty on the 22nd/23rd :D.
    cheers
    Richie
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  18. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    He might very well be coming to the firing line very soon ....think he might be AWOL though !

    Stay safe

    Nap
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  19. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi folks

    Now starting work on this ...eyes first couple of refs also the great picture above of Coco

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    Stay tuned !

    Nap
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  20. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi everyone

    Been working on Pip , the head and eyes in particular, will put catch lights on the eyes and possibly highlight the fur and ears a bit more but we are getting there ....must admit he does look quite angry from certain views!!

    As always all comments welcome

    Happy benchtime

    Nap

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