discussion Simple and Small

[rtfoe]

Hi guys,
My building has been dry lately, the big stuff seems to have stalled so for MALCOM I thought of doing something simple and small.
Let's see if you can guess what I'll be making with the items that I have listed in my preparation in this shot...


I'm taking a little bit from each box and the funny thing was I searched every box I had for one particular item and only the old Tamiya figure box had it...a radio set. Perhaps there are aftermarket ones but I only remember this one. I've got a title...you'll soon see it.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Tim Marlow]

Pigeon post it is then…..

 

[rtfoe]

Pigeon post it is then…..

:tears-of-joy: Nein mein herr...it's "Bombs Away" can you believe it?

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[spanner570]

....or "Hit the deck, pigeon poo at 12 o'clock!"

 

[rtfoe]

These are what's been selected from each box...

The main guy with major modifications to his torso and deflatening his back.

The bench...

The accessories...

Then of course the radio...

And then finally the culprits...all 30 of them...

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[rtfoe]

This time no gory decapitation or Village People images but a few days work on getting the figure to stop right and bulked up in the back...

Lifted the collar and shoulders with putty together with the blouse sides. At this point I hadn't bulked up the back and back of the trousers legs as these were moulded flat. I put a piece of tape on the seat to prevent the putty from sticking. The cutting mat acted as the pavement so the feet would naturally sit lower on the road.

Worked on the helmet as well with add on straps from putty.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Neil Merryweather]

fantastic start Wabble

 

[Graeme C.]

Looks intriguing Richard, is it a 30 pigeon raid on the poor guy on the bench?:astonished:

 

[rtfoe]

fantastic start Wabble

Thanks Neil.

Looks intriguing Richard, is it a 30 pigeon raid on the poor guy on the bench?:astonished:

Apparently so Graeme if I can get all of them painted.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[yak face]

Great start richard , the poor unsuspecting guy on the bench is fantastic . I dread to think what the pigeons have got in store for him ! Cheers tony

 

[Jim R]

You've got my interest. Figure looking good.

 

[rtfoe]

Great start richard , the poor unsuspecting guy on the bench is fantastic . I dread to think what the pigeons have got in store for him ! Cheers tony

Yup that would be fun to paint.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[rtfoe]

You've got my interest. Figure looking good.

Great Jim.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Airborne01]

Seems similar to a diorama I have planned and provisioned for once the Outlaws have left Richard - the competition is out of my league now so it's back to the drawing board! Looking on with considerable interest!
Steve

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Steve, it's not a competition and you may have a different composition and layout or scenario. Nice to have you along on this ride.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[scottie3158]

Great start mate. I will follow along.

 

[rtfoe]

Got his pose and filled up areas that were missing with putty. The helmet is placed and fixed into position.


Started on the pigeons and the clean up of seamlines for all 30 was horrendous for the eyes.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[JayCee]

Your usual trickery, Richard. I have the perfect antidote for pigeons. If I see one I shoot it! ( per advice from our community policeman ).
John.

 

[rtfoe]

Your usual trickery, Richard. I have the perfect antidote for pigeons. If I see one I shoot it! ( per advice from our community policeman ).
John.

John, are these pigeons edible like the wild green pigeons?

Anyway I did progress a little...squared off the dimensions of the base and glued the cut pieces.

Did some scoring of the foam board and decided to take photos before I forget

Raised the height of the sidewalk wall which was some left over architectural piece I was given by a friend. Drilled holes to fit toothpicks for a more sturdy bond to the base the top also received toothpicks to anchor the and just realised I didn't have to as the round heads had pins. Couldn't find the round heads so will need to pop over to the Stationeries for a packet.

Roughly positioned the bench and sleeper to check on the composition...lamp post and drainage gratings still to be added.

That's all I did today...more later.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[yak face]

Fantastic work richard , loving this one