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Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by Nap, Feb 13, 2017.

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  1. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Sssshhh!... (the yellow looks better with the grey blanket)..:whistle:
    Jimbo, Mar 6, 2017
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  2. Nap Moderator

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    Oh really...it's not a gray blankey

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    Nap
    Nap, Mar 6, 2017
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  3. Nap Moderator

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    Good evening

    This is Carole Kevin's wife , he has locked himself in his modelling room as he is so distraught with the comments here , all I hear is sobbing and he won't come out ..biscuits don't work ...

    This could be divorce ......

    Help me and Kevin he isn't all that bad

    Carole Ann
    Nap, Mar 6, 2017
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  4. Jimbo A Fixture

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    I don't believe the bribe of biscuits won't unlock the door!!!(y)
    Jimbo, Mar 6, 2017
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  5. Nap Moderator

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    He says it unlocks your door ???

    Still the sounds of hysterics and wailing ...

    Carole Ann
    Nap, Mar 6, 2017
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  6. Nap Moderator

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    Hii Guys

    Finally came out of my room ...4 boxes of tissues due to the incessant wailing ! ....oh and starvation as Carole wouldn't leave food outside the door!

    Anyway been working a bit on him..going to call it "2 farthings for my leg Sir"

    All lacework done , medal done ..dirty! , new facing colour all completed , undershirt done ( in open coat and cuff part)

    To do glove on hand , fingers , crutch ( basecoated again )

    Final checks , tidy up rear and edges

    To the display cabinet he will go ....first outing Poole show on 8th April ..if I remember to pack it!

    Cue the iPad piccies ( tap them for laughter ! )

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    Thanks for looking n

    Nap
    Nap, Mar 10, 2017
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  7. Scotty A Fixture

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    Now I look at him I preferred the green. Only joshing, he looks great mate, good job.
    Scotty.
    Scotty, Mar 10, 2017
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  8. Nap Moderator

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    I have thrown out green paint !

    Still bits to do , think ( hope!!) it will come together with the sizes tidied up as well

    Thanks for looking I

    Nap
    Nap, Mar 10, 2017
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  9. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Great job done on him mate, looks proper grotty now!(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
    Jimbo, Mar 10, 2017
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  10. Wings5797 A Fixture

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    :ROFLMAO: I had to be you Scotty...........tens of Guy's thought it but it took a Highlander to come out with it.
    Keith
    Wings5797, Mar 10, 2017
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  11. Geoff Charman A Fixture

    He really looks great and you have captured him a treat Nap, will look forward to seeing him at Poole.
    Geoff Charman, Mar 10, 2017
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  12. arj A Fixture

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    Nicely done Kevin.
    Look forward to getting a closer look at this when I visit the Poole show.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
    arj, Mar 11, 2017
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  13. Jazz A Fixture

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    Looks really nice this Kev. Mind you, he's changed uniforms more times than I have. I'm surprised you have any paints left. Nice to see Carole making an appearance here too. Only sorry that you had to have a nervous breakdown in order to get her on here. Best of luck at the show mate. (y)
    John
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  14. Jazz A Fixture

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    PS...don't you think he'd look better as a Vietnam veteran????
    :eek:
    Jazz, Mar 11, 2017
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  15. mick3272 A Fixture

    I never could understand those chaps who changed Regiments at the drop of a hat.
    Mick
    mick3272, Mar 11, 2017
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  16. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Guys

    Update I have recovered his crutch and put stitching on it "a la Davd Zabroki" ..going to be a dirty material though..not leather

    And ...NO NO ...not his crutch ..the one under his arm...lol lol

    Found these for interest

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    Was thinking of this type but wimped out as I didn't want to try and remove a biccie from a part of my anatomy when I see Jimbo again..lol

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    WIP 001.jpg WIP 003.jpg WIP 002.jpg
    Nap, Mar 12, 2017
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  17. Jimbo A Fixture

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    Nice touch with the stitching on the crutch Kev... Oi lioke it!(y)
    Cheers
    Jim
    Jimbo, Mar 12, 2017
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  18. Nap Moderator

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    Hi Guys

    Well he is all done apart from the farthings...something like these below ..these will be done later , a tidy up at the back with the black , satin the finish , sign and date , wait for the nameplate to arrive !...post pictures

    Nap

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    Nap, Mar 13, 2017
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  19. mick3272 A Fixture

    There you go attention to detail dated 1853 Proper job.
    Do you remember them:D
    Mick
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  20. Nap Moderator

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    Mick ...I am still trying to spend them ...lol

    Nap
    Nap, Mar 13, 2017
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