John, looking real good. The pose looks very natural. Also, great trick on making the buttons. I have a die punch set but might try this out in anycase.

great tip!

thanks

John, I think it looks great ! looks like you're almost done apart from the painting, what's your next project ?

I have a Eastern Woodland Indian in the hopper. It's a conversion on a Tamiya Samurai.

awesome do share when you start!

Will do Gordy.

Here's the latest update. He is posed sans canteen. It's nearly ready for paint. BTW, I tried the shoestring tip you gave me. Worked like a charm.

looks great!!
glad the tip helped

keep us updated on the painting

I talked to a jewelry maker about making thin strands for laces, embroidery etc. and they said that this is common in jewelry making and in fact there is a tool for it. They are called dispensing tools:

http://www.contenti.com/products/dispensin...sing_tools.html

Some are as simple as a syringe with various tips and others are more elaborate and pressure feed the material. Apparently they are used for epoxie, paste solder, wax and other materials. I might try one of the cheaper syringes and let you know how it turns out.

fascinating.. kinda like icing your figure!
great idea

Yes, exactly what I thought - like a pastry bag.

The paint job. Only the groundwork left.

John, great paint job , looks like you'll be in the medals.

Outstanding John.

John, I saw this painting on the web and thought of your figure:

That's excellent Bob. Definitely some inspiration.

turned out beautiful John !

WOW John......how did I miss this posting. I love your paint job and am curious now to see the groundwork added......Keep up the super work.

Guy