Some More 1/16 Figures

[Guest]

Thanks for looking in Andy and Steve. I may have been a bit over-optimistic about the virus, as I've started feeling awful again. My younger daughter, Naomi, has also had a relapse, so I guess that's the way it goes. B****y fed up with it now.

Anyway, got the uniform done, bar some tweaking:



Off to bed......

[BigGreg]

Peter as usual you deliver stunning work...l hope that you will feel better...

[scottie3158]

Peter,
I'm in mate, great start.

[Guest]

Greg - Many thanks. Not too bad after a sleep.

Scottie - Welcome aboard.

Shenanigans:



I wasn't happy with the eyes on the first head, tried to touch them up a bit, but only ended up making them worse. I decided to ditch it and try and find another, and this one was lurking in the spares box with a badly damaged paint job. I repainted it and stuck it on, only to find that there was quite a gap between the neck and collar. A couple of tense hours with filler and Milliput later and I think it's OK. To be honest, I prefer him wearing the cap, as Plan A would have meant it covering a lot of detail on the jacket.

[Richard48]

He looks excellent mate.Really has an smug cocky look about him.Uniform colour looks really nice.Hope you all feel better real soon.
Pip pip onk onk.
Richard.

[Guest]

Thanks Richard. He sure looks like he needs taking down a peg or two..

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Going back over finished work is a strong temptation to resist, good save with the new head though.

The German green looks as good as field Grey any day, and another success with the drapery.

Sorry to hear that the patients had a tough day, hopefully a better day today?

It seems to be the way of the virus! Sadly

I did get out eventually after sorting out the ""Man drawer"", the same one that was a joke by Michael McIntyre.

Its another cold but clear day, not bad for AB work after 12 noon when everything has warmed up.

Enjoy finishing off the accessories and have a good day all round

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Steve - The first head would have niggles too much and caused endless regret. I should now get him finished today, virus permitting. Looks like warm weather for us too - our summer season seems to get earlier each year.

[Guest]

That's the first figure finished:

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Today's session involved painting and attaching the map-case, binoculars, right hand, holster and awards. I then gave him a coat of matt varnish, then picked out the leather parts with satin.

[Guest]

Lovely finish Peter :smiling3:.

[Neil Merryweather]

Very nice ,Peter.
I was just about to compliment you the first head and I carried on reading only to find it had bitten the dust!
But I DO like the new head too .

[Richard48]

OUTSTANDING monsieur Day.
Tres manifique mon ami.
Richard.

[Guest]

Ralph - Thank you.

Neil - Two heads are better than one!

Richard - Trop gentil, mon brave.

[scottie3158]

Peter,
For me the face and overall finish is your best to date excellent work mate.

[Guest]

Thanks Scottie. It's a simple figure, but well-sculpted and fun to paint.