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WIP 40mm Yorktown Command, 1781

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by MarquisMini, Jun 5, 2024.

  1. Briggsy PlanetFigure Supporter

    Militia officer looks really good and ready made gabion are helpful. If only all conversions were as easy as bending the metal like that.

    Cheers Simon
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  2. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Daniel

    That militia does look the business ,liking the addition of the Gabions ...thought you would have at least have built them with real branches ...lol

    Quite drastic surgery on that poor fellow .....look forward to his recovery

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
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  3. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    They are certainly not easy, but a plier and soft cloth helps not to damage the figure while bending the metal.
    Cheers!
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  4. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina

    I know, i feel bad for that chap, but he will look great when done, hopefully ;-)
  5. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina
    This officer's uniform is almost done, face, hat, hair and short gaiters/ shoes still need work. 20240722_143938.jpg 20240722_143948.jpg
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  6. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    The gabions were primed with self etched spray.
    Next i will paint them in tan, once dry i will apply varnish, can be flat or gloss, no matter.
    Once the varnish is dry i will mix some vallejo smoke with Citadel Agrax earthwash. 20240722_145605.jpg
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  7. Briggsy PlanetFigure Supporter

    Figure looks good, purposeful I think describes him well. I didn't mean to suggest the conversion was easy, just easier than cutting limbs into sections and reanimating them, that said I wouldn't like to try bending a figure like that.

    Cheers Simon
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  8. MalcC A Fixture

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    Looks like we're in for another treat.

    Malc
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  9. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Daniel

    I’ve no doubt whatsoever the reanimated fellow will look great .......the current officer your painting certainly the same

    Gabions are going to look good in position.....

    That Dusty Skull colour looks like it could be useful to me

    One thing I wonder ...I like many follow your excellent and inspiring figurework .....HOW have I not got some figures ....oh well maybe one day

    Look forward to seeing more from the bench

    Nap
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  10. clubcat PlanetFigure Supporter

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    England
    Gosh there's some fantastic progress there. Love it, keep it coming
    Melanie
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  11. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Mind that some figures are easy to bend parts without losing its shape, others require pliers
    One thing i have not got to like much, at least yet is plastic or resin.
    I still prefer metal over them.
    Cheers my friend.
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  12. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    I have to saythe the newly refirmulated paints from Army painter perform really well.
    Cheers!
  13. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Thank you so much Melanie :)
  14. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina
    Gabions are done,
    I will place them on the base later on. 20240723_110511.jpg

    I have finished the Face few minutes ago 20240723_145624.jpg
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  15. Briggsy PlanetFigure Supporter

    Nice defence system, slightly less loathsome than having to dig a trench. I like the foliage on the tops.

    Cheers Simon
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  16. MarquisMini A Fixture

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    Argentina
    Thanks Simon,
    I have seen some examples of Gabions and the foliage looks right, i imagine they were filled with dirt from around them and some had some sprouts.
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  17. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Daniel

    Nice work on the Gabions ...liking the “growth”

    The face on the little fellow looking good ...certainly a battle hardened man

    Thanks for the updates

    Enjoy the benchtime

    Nap
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  18. MarquisMini A Fixture

    Country:
    Argentina

    Thanks Kev!
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  19. MarquisMini A Fixture

    Country:
    Argentina
    I have added the 2 gabions and 2 officers.
    Marquis de la Fayette and a mounted 4th light continental Dragoon will come next... 20240724_180838.jpg 20240724_180904.jpg 20240724_180933.jpg
  20. Briggsy PlanetFigure Supporter

    Rather stunning seeing like that, it feels like one is immersed in the diorama itself, brilliant.

    Cheers Simon
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