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Completed U.S tank crewman

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by razor, Jan 1, 2022.

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  1. razor A Fixture

    New year new project.
    An Alpine 1/35 American tanker, I've drilled out his face and replaced it with a more animated Hornet offer and swapped out his right hand as it was holding a microphone. I also re-positioned his leg to achieve the correct fit.
    The base is an old Tamiya M5 chopped to fit over the stand.
    Thanks for looking.
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    All the best for 2022
    Paul
    razor, Jan 1, 2022
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  2. marios1 Active Member

    Hi Paul intersting Alpine figure and ideas...i love so much the abilityt to put another head in the Alpine helmet........great skill...congratulations...in which way you have had a so perfect fit???

    Mario from Italy.
    marios1, Jan 1, 2022
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  3. T50 A Fixture

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    Nice work!!!
    T50, Jan 4, 2022
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  4. Robert Jan de Wit PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Nice start Paul!
    Very creative little scène.

    greets
    RJ
    Robert Jan de Wit, Jan 13, 2022
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  5. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Paul

    As always a great idea from you , good use of the spares , nice choice of features on the face .....really good modelling to get the fit

    Following with interest

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Jan 13, 2022
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  6. razor A Fixture

    Cheers guys.
    Just a very quick/rubbish pic of my base in progress.
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    Thanks Mario, not sure what they call it in Italian but in English its called blind luck.
    razor, Jan 16, 2022
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  7. razor A Fixture

    After a long hiatus, a Covid induced period of house arrest has given me a chance to get on. A long way to go but at least I don't feel like jacking the hobby in anymore.
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    Ta.
    razor, Apr 1, 2022
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  8. Peter Day PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Amazing work and especially at such a small scale, I envy your eyesight!
    Peter Day, Apr 1, 2022
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  9. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Great updates on a lovely idea

    Fine painting on the tank , fleshwork and the scarf

    Always good to see the benchtime and to hear you've no wish to jack !

    Look forward to more

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Apr 3, 2022
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  10. razor A Fixture

    Thanks for the encouragement.
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    razor, Apr 3, 2022
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  11. Nap Moderator

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    Very nice figure , the facial work really sings

    Like the jkt as well

    Thanks for pics

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Apr 4, 2022
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  12. razor A Fixture

    Now with added base. Alpine etc have a load of nice figures designed for the turret so think I'll be doing this again for other nationalities.

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    Lol Thanks it makes up for my creaky Knees, arthritic hands and aching back.
    Thanks for looking.
    Paul
    razor, Apr 4, 2022
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  13. Dr Bison Well-Known Member

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    Germany
    Hi Paul,

    Another one of your excellent little vignettes. Thanks for showing. Looking forward to the next tank turret treat.

    Karl
    Dr Bison, Apr 4, 2022
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  14. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

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    New_Zealand
    Always enjoy seeing your creativity Paul.
    Each piece is simple, evocative & captures a story in a small space.
    Keep ‘em coming mate.
    MikeTheKiwi
    Mike - The Kiwi, Apr 4, 2022
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  15. Nap Moderator

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    England

    Just going to agree

    Always good to see your artwork

    Why not enter something in the class of your choice in FOTM , don't forget we also have the Vignette & Diorama comp , please take the time to consider and also do vote as well

    Thanks for sharing

    Look forward to the next thread

    Happy benchtime

    Nap
    Nap, Apr 5, 2022
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  16. marios1 Active Member

    Fantastic piece Paul as usually, i like so muh your fantasy to trasform commercial figures to create so fine little diorama. Interesting the wrote and the back of the jacket and the face and the scarf, are simply incredible!!!!!

    Congratulations.

    Mario from italy.
    marios1, Apr 6, 2022
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  17. KenBoyle PlanetFigure Supporter

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    United-States
    Absolutely fantastic work Paul! :)

    Cheers,
    Ken
    KenBoyle, Apr 7, 2022
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  18. MoboSchreuder A Fixture

    Beautiful work

    Mobo
    MoboSchreuder, Apr 8, 2022
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  19. Joe55 A Fixture

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    United-States
    Love it! Well done sir! (y)

    Joe
    Joe55, Apr 9, 2022
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  20. razor A Fixture

    A big thanks to everybody for the kind comments, they’re much appreciated.

    Paul
    razor, Apr 9, 2022
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