discussion Captain Jack H ::

[monica]

well I got this one from my friend Nic,


at eurekaminiatures,


at http://www.eurekamin.com.au/


I have called him captain jack after my favorite in torchwood,


who get stuck waiting for the Doctor for centenary


he is a 55mm white metal figure,


so why not try some think new,and I may even enjoy painting this one,


also may look into some 28mm figures of the Doc and side kicks,


well hope you like them,


still waiting on postlady for things,so I can finsh them off

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[papa 695]

I'm watching to see what you do with this one Monica

 

[monica]

ta , Ian I think it will be a fun paint,need to keep my eye in,


I like the looks of it,

 

[Guest]

That must had been pricey! White metal! I guess this will be a different approach, with metal.


Looks good


John

 

[eddiesolo]

White metal, looks like nice detailing. Another Moni special coming up.


Si

 

[monica]

ta John,Si,


glad you like them,


the detail is good on both,

That must had been pricey! White metal! I guess this will be a different approach, with metal.

it was only $25.oo for me so happy with the price


I have not done much with white metal,so in for some think new i think,


think it will need longer for the primer to set,/dry ,shrink in ,what ever the word is,


if I,m going to do some of the mini 28mm figures of the Doctor,need to learn how to paint on this,

 

[dave]

From my experience white metal is no different to resin or plastic when it comes to primer. If anything it is easier to paint as the mould release agent is less of a problem.


The issues are usually in cleaning up and assembly. Because of the weight of white metal, joints may need pinning for strength and for mounting to the base. And it tends to be harder so more difficult to drill etc.

 

[monica]

your very right Dave,


I have given it a wash ,and drilled out the pin hole,


got this little thing below,about 2 mths ago,for that very reason


,works great can go down to a .05 drill bit,all for$40.OO Aud,


so have him together,and super glue,last night and primed this morning


so let sit for a good day or 2

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[Guest]

your very right Dave,
I have given it a wash ,and drilled out the pin hole,


got this little thing below,about 2 mths ago,for that very reason


,works great can go down to a .05 drill bit,all for$40.OO Aud,


so have him together,and super glue,last night and primed this morning


so let sit for a good day or 2

Nice. Need to get a better dremel one day...


I really do like the looks of that. Is the speed variable?


John

 

[monica]

Nice. Need to get a better dremel one day...
I really do like the looks of that. Is the speed variable?


John

yes it is John only $40.oo from Bunning,so a good buy,i find it very easy to use ,and its so handy to have about,

 

[Guest]

yes it is John only $40.oo from Bunning,so a good buy,i find it very easy to use ,and its so handy to have about,

Haha. Saw it at Bunnings recently as well. I only bought the drill bit, as I do have a mini drill, but the speed is not variable.


John

 

[monica]

I went in to get a mini chuck,which was $15,to go in the cordless drill,but even with


that it was still heave in the hand and a bit hard to see,where you were drilling,


so I saw that and ,was thinking it dose alot more than the drill,no battery to charge so why not,


I think the smallest drill bits they have are 1mm,a bit hard to find .05 but maybe all tools or someone may have,

 

[monica]

well had some what of a lazy day


but manage to get some work done on theses 2,just base coats,


and painted the tiger skin rug,which im very happy how its turned out,

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[Guest]

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well had some what of a lazy day
but manage to get some work done on theses 2,just base coats,


and painted the tiger skin rug,which im very happy how its turned out,

he pattern is really sublime. Top job


John

 

[monica]

thank you so much John very happy that you like it,

 

[yak face]

Top work monica , the tiger skin is excellent ( poor tiger though ! ) cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Nice bit of painting so far Monica, the tiger stripes look real. Well done.


Geoff

 

[Snowman]

The tiger skin looks superb!

 

[grumpa]

Variety seems to be your spice of life never know what to expect next from you Monica Tiger skin looks "Roaringly" good!..........Jim

 

[takeslousyphotos]

This is going to be worth watching "from the Figure Master (or Mistress or person........ Whichever is not going to upset the feminists amongst us ) ...... I'm sure it'll be "Stonking" Monica.