Jim - Thanks. Had a bit of a relapse with the virus, but that's the way it goes apparently.
Steve - Thanks also. He's nearly there.
Steve - Thanks also. He's nearly there.
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Morning Peter
Lovely work with a single plain light colour, it looks so simple but is really difficult to get such a realistic finish.
Well done.
Board games, we have loads, but most either need or are much better with 4, and there is only 2 of us locked in!
At least it isn't raining at the moment, for now!
Finish today then onto the next victim.
Have a good day with the paints and a speedy recovery too.
Feeling better yet?
Take care
Regards
Steve HComment
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Morning Steve
Yes, should get this finished today, despite feeling slightly worse with the CV - dryer cough and tight chest combined with general ropiness. Looks like Katherine's finally succumbed too, so she won't be manning the wards any time soon.Comment
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That's the second one finished:
I didn't have another set of naval binoculars so I've given him the kit pair instead - wartime shortages etc. I did also make a lanyard for the flare pistol, but it looked too garish against the muted greys, so I removed it.Comment
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Very nicely finished Peter :smiling3:.Comment
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Thanks very much Ralph.
It's on to Otto Skorzeny next. The panzer grenadier hasn't arrived yet - and since it's coming from Hong Kong, may never do. Fortunately, John has come up trumps and got three Tamiya kits to me with no trouble - it's quite funny the way the post/delivery people knock and scarper away so quickly from this plague house (though of course I don't blame them for doing so one bit).Comment
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Hi Pete - Ours disappear; I didn't know anyone could get down the path so quick.Comment
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No Ralph, he likes me ''Good morning to you Mr Day!'' is his usual greeting.Comment
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Morning Peter
Our postie is a lovely girl, she told me yesterday that due to the virus she has 2 "walks" now and we will get a delivery every other day, suits me, better something than nothing.
I even got a tube of Tamiya epoxy putty from Japan ordered on the 18th
It has all been unpacked and wiped off, the packaging and latex gloves disposed and the "stock" is in the garage for a 72 hour decontamination.
Another super figure Peter too, with further deliveries and only 2 of the 4 completed, you will be occupied for the near future.
The C.V. has certainly slowed you down to a mere mortal speed painting and finishing your figures.
The 8 pm clap last night for the NHS was poorly attended on our street, just ourselves and our attached neighbours, so sad, but we could hear other parts of the local streets on the estate, perhaps it might be better attended next week, or when ever they plan to re do it.
Its the very least we can do to honour the NHS workers from top to bottom, cleaners to CEO, they deserve our appreciation.
Enough said.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to all your family patients, its almost a full house, I guess you must be closest to recovery or is Naomi catching you up?
Take care and look after each other
Have a good day with the new victim, it grey and cold here, hopefully brighter and warmer later
Regards
Steve HComment
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Another great figure Peter although I feel you are more concerned about the virus than figure painting. Hope you and the family get through it all soon. The NHS clapping last nite certainly raised my wife's spirits. I hope it did the same for your wife as wellComment
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Steve H - Morning that man. Pretty much the same on the CV front, though Katherine has it now. She's fairing reasonably OK. Managing to get food delivered from various companies, so won't starve at least. No clapping around hear (miserable buggers), but my eldest, Emily, sent us a video from Lewes where the place went wild - there were even fireworks. My granddaughter got very excited and wouldn't sleep until she'd sung the Clap-Clap song at least 1000 times.
I've managed to build up a stash of around 7 figures and 4 busts, so I won't get bored at least.
Steve J - Glad you like our man. I'm really enjoying doing these plastic figures. More soon...Comment
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On to the next one, and this is a portrait of Germany's 'go-to' commando, Otto Skorzeny at the time of the raid to rescue Mussolini from captivity at Gran Sasso:
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The picture shows Skorzeny with a deflated Mussolini, some of the Italian guard,s and some of the elite fallschirmjagers who formed the rescue squad.
One unique sprue and two generic ones:
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The head is a very good, portrait of Skorzeny, fencing scars included:
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I always wondered where he got those scars from and now I know! Many thanks Peter and good luck with this oneComment
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