Yes I’m going try to make these guys look good maybe or maybe not. These guys date back to 1969 I was a year old.1st up is this guy I removed his horrible rifle if I had more replacement tools to put on him I would. So don’t slam me to bad think of this as a walk down memory lane or a retro build. Please be gentle this is my first attempt at figure’s I’m getting out of my comfort zone so enjoy the pics[ATTACH]323080[/ATTACH][ATTACH]323081[/ATTACH][ATTACH]323082[/ATTACH][ATTACH]323083[/ATTACH]
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So far so good Lee...sure you haven't done this before?
Cheers, Rick H.Comment
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Rick
This is my first time I’ve repainted him his uniform was to dark I will post some updates tomorrowComment
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I decided to repaint this guy I lighten up the color some on his uniform [ATTACH]323090[/ATTACH][ATTACH]323091[/ATTACH][ATTACH]323092[/ATTACH]Comment
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Good start Lee.
Just take your time and enjoy.
John .Comment
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Thanks John I will thanks for stopping byComment
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Lee there is so much I information on painting figures that I find you can easily get overwhelmed. After a while I actually began to enjoy attempting them ! :flushed:
JohnComment
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Wow, a trip down memory lane for me Lee. This was the first set of figures I ever made (c.1974). Great work so far. Will enjoy following this one.Comment
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Hi Lee
Looks like you're doing fine so far. These old figures often have rather soft detail but with a bit of work can end up well.
JimComment
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Here’s some better pics [ATTACH]323182[/ATTACH][ATTACH]323183[/ATTACH][ATTACH]323185[/ATTACH]Comment
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John Thanks I’ve been looking at a lot of info so far. So many different shades of uniforms and color hope I get it right or close they are a lot of fun and hand painting is very relaxing to me
Peter Glad I could take you back down memory lane I was 5 yrs old when you build these guys. Thanks for stopping by
Jim They are very soft on detail but I’m still going to give it my best. Thanks for stopping by
Thanks guys for your support it means a lot to me especially when I’ve never painted figures before way out of my comfort zone here but I’m going to give it a tryComment
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Blast from the past.
there was a great thread on the old MM forum by one of the Andys about sharpening up the details ie scraping the belts and straps with a scalpel point. Could make a big improvement to these figures.
Jon.Comment
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Looking good Lee!:thumb2:
Rick H.Comment
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I'm no figure painter Lee but it looks like you are off to a good startComment
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