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John Wayne as Ethan Hawk in "The Searchers", Andrea 54mm

Discussion in 'Completed Figures' started by KenBoyle, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Well it's embarrassing, but it has been almost a year since I last put paint to brush. However, I am happy to be back and look forward to getting more done over the winter months.

    Last year I painted a 28mm Oniria miniatures vignette from "The Searchers" movie. This year I decided to paint Andrea's 54mm version of John Wayne from the same movie. I love the sculpt and have been wanting to do it for years. Finally got it done.

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    The figure and steer skull are direct from the kit with no modifications. However, I replaced the kit base with what has now become my standard "Southwestern style Slate and Magic Sculpt" combination. I covered my technique for creating such a base in previous posts if you are interested.

    All painting was done with Vallejo, Reaper and Citadel acrylics.

    Thanks for looking...
    Ken

    Oniria Miniatures vignette:
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    More John Wayne photos:
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  2. Joe55 A Fixture

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    One of my favorite movies!

    Fine looking piece Ken, and the groundwork truly sets off the scene(y)!

    Joe
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  3. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Joe,
    Much appreciated.
  4. captfue Active Member

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    Gotta love the Duke, you did him justics
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  5. MoboSchreuder A Fixture

    Beautiful work

    Mobo
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  6. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Hello Ken, one of my favourite actor's and you have done a very good job painting Him.
    Your base work is all so,very good, a style you have made your own.
    All the best.Very
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  7. Cannonball A Fixture

    Very nice Ken. Groundwork looks great and love the addition of the cow skull.
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  8. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thank you sir! Indeed the Duke is a favorite of mine...

    Cheers,
    Ken
  9. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Mobo! Much appreciated.

    Cheers,
    Ken
  10. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Bob! Not sure what to do with the base work when I run out of western figures. ;) Then again, I have a lot of western figures...:)

    Cheers,
    Ken
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  11. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Neal! It's a great kit and I loved adding my own touch with the groundwork.

    Cheers,
    Ken
  12. malc PlanetFigure Supporter

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    like a lot of our generation (I'm 60 plus now) the duke what can you say

    nice work, even the stance is John Wayne
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  13. swralph A Fixture

    Lovely painting Ken:).
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  14. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Ralph!

    Cheers,
    Ken
  15. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Malc! I agree. I'll be 73 in a few months and my wife and I celebrate our 50th anniversary on the 14 of this month. I have many "heroes" that I admire, not all perfect, but John Wayne is definitely one of them.

    Cheers,
    Ken
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  16. Gooner Mike Active Member

    great work ken love this figure and the movie
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  17. malc PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Congratulations on your gold Ken, our pearl on the 17th.
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  18. John Bowery A Fixture

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    Ken great work and congratulation on the milestone. My wife is 82 and I am 80 and we celebrate our 59th wedding anniversary 26th of this month. Our three kids have all been divorced some twice??
    Enjoy the milestone.
    Cheers
    John
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  19. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Mike! Appreciate the comment.

    Cheers,
    Ken
  20. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Thanks Malc and congratulations also, on your Pearl!

    Cheers,
    Ken

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