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Logistics, The Figures Updated Feb 8th, 2021
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Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Thanks Luiz,
Bob
Fantastic Bob
Luiz
Thanks Luiz,
Bob
Logistics, The Figures Updated October 17th, 2017
I've been working on both figures and vehicles lately. I am bringing up the total of figures to 435. I still have three boxes of Miniart figures to build to reach that total. Here are some I just built. None of these posted are finished, all in progress. These are MPs, I have another two boxes of these. The reason is all the brass that will be in the diorama, both American and British, as well as a couple of high ranking German officers who will be questioned by the American officers. I think MPs would have been everywhere considering.
These three are for the M4A3E2 Jumbo that i finished some time ago, but felt I needed additional tank riders to bring it up to par with the last two Shermans.
Three more 101st Airborne troopers to add to the marching column.
Another crew and riders for one of the Shermans.
Finally, I thought I'd show you how I work. I straighten up my modeling desk about once a month, but, after only a couple of days, it always looks like this. I end up working most of the time in an area of about 6 square inches!. Silly? Yep, but I'm too old for new tricks these days!
Bob
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Bob, magnificent work on those figures; not that you need me to say it. I am overhelmed and excited watching this come together.
And that workbench pic? That is still cleaner than mine right now! I had to set up a folding table in front of mine because I ran out of room to work on the actual workbench!
Rock on Bob!
Bob, magnificent work on those figures; not that you need me to say it. I am overhelmed and excited watching this come together.
And that workbench pic? That is still cleaner than mine right now! I had to set up a folding table in front of mine because I ran out of room to work on the actual workbench!
Rock on Bob!
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Thanks Duke,
I'm cleaning up m,y bench yesterday and today. It looks so clean I don't want to mess it up! :yipee
Bob
Thanks Duke,
I'm cleaning up m,y bench yesterday and today. It looks so clean I don't want to mess it up! :yipee
Bob
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Thanks,
Now if I can only finish it! I swear it seems like I have been working on this diorama all my life at times!
Bob
The scope of such a project boggles my mind! Absolutely Outstanding!
Thanks,
Now if I can only finish it! I swear it seems like I have been working on this diorama all my life at times!
Bob
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Nice update on the figures Bob - after watching the Utube videos you did for squadron that SA Dave posted, I am really appreciating the level of commitment on this one.
looking forward to the next update.
Ian.
Nice update on the figures Bob - after watching the Utube videos you did for squadron that SA Dave posted, I am really appreciating the level of commitment on this one.
looking forward to the next update.
Ian.
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Thanks Ian,
You know, I'm the world's worst when it comes to interviews and speeches. I avoid them like the plague at all costs! Sometimes, I get backed into a corner. That was the case with those Squadron videos! Jef is one of my oldest friends and I couldn't get out of it!
To be honest? I was as nervous as a hooker in church during that entire hour long interview! I could have never made it in public speaking!
:yipee :yipee :yipee
Bob
Nice update on the figures Bob - after watching the Utube videos you did for squadron that SA Dave posted, I am really appreciating the level of commitment on this one.
looking forward to the next update.
Ian.
Thanks Ian,
You know, I'm the world's worst when it comes to interviews and speeches. I avoid them like the plague at all costs! Sometimes, I get backed into a corner. That was the case with those Squadron videos! Jef is one of my oldest friends and I couldn't get out of it!
To be honest? I was as nervous as a hooker in church during that entire hour long interview! I could have never made it in public speaking!
:yipee :yipee :yipee
Bob
White_Wolf
Master at Arms
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Thanks Ian,
You know, I'm the world's worst when it comes to interviews and speeches. I avoid them like the plague at all costs! Sometimes, I get backed into a corner. That was the case with those Squadron videos! Jef is one of my oldest friends and I couldn't get out of it!
Glad he did, would love to see more interviews, how many people have seen more of the evolution of our hobby, who did what and how and when and the rest of it?
Fantastic work on the figures Bob, this is a rare example when quantity doesn't mean less quality.
Laurence
Thanks Ian,
You know, I'm the world's worst when it comes to interviews and speeches. I avoid them like the plague at all costs! Sometimes, I get backed into a corner. That was the case with those Squadron videos! Jef is one of my oldest friends and I couldn't get out of it!
Glad he did, would love to see more interviews, how many people have seen more of the evolution of our hobby, who did what and how and when and the rest of it?
Fantastic work on the figures Bob, this is a rare example when quantity doesn't mean less quality.
Laurence
Prop Duster
Member
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Good going Bob. Your work bench "six inches to work in" warms me spirits. At last I know there is somebody else out there that is, like me and my bench/”postage stamp” work area.
As an aside I too have used some of the .005 pens and they can be a boon.
Good going Bob. Your work bench "six inches to work in" warms me spirits. At last I know there is somebody else out there that is, like me and my bench/”postage stamp” work area.
As an aside I too have used some of the .005 pens and they can be a boon.
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
OK Laurence,
I'll type up all the information I know, give you the photographs and you can do the interviews! OK? :yipee
Sounds like a winner to me!
Bob! :laugh:
OK Laurence,
I'll type up all the information I know, give you the photographs and you can do the interviews! OK? :yipee
Sounds like a winner to me!
Bob! :laugh:
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Bob I have 3 benches and a small table and at the moment they are "all" cluttered up and I have to scoot stuff aside for a place to work. (means it's time to put it all away and resume )
Bob I have 3 benches and a small table and at the moment they are "all" cluttered up and I have to scoot stuff aside for a place to work. (means it's time to put it all away and resume
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Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
What always amazes me is how fast it goes from clean and large to a mess and tiny!
Thanks Steve!
Bob
Good going Bob. Your work bench "six inches to work in" warms me spirits. At last I know there is somebody else out there that is, like me and my bench/”postage stamp” work area.
As an aside I too have used some of the .005 pens and they can be a boon.
What always amazes me is how fast it goes from clean and large to a mess and tiny!
Thanks Steve!
Bob
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
Hey Paul,
Thank God! I was starting to think I was the only one!
:yipee
Bob
Bob I have 3 benches and a small table and at the moment they are "all" cluttered up and I have to scoot stuff aside for a place to work. (means it's time to put it all away and resume
Hey Paul,
Thank God! I was starting to think I was the only one!
:yipee
Bob
Logistics, The Figures Updated November 11th, 2017
I finished up the crew and the tank riders for the M4A1 76mm Sherman, "Aces High". The tank commander will be standing on the turret looking forward trying to determine what is holding up the column. I am experimenting with some felt tip pens I ran across at the art store. They are extremely fine points and are loaded with all colors of indelible ink which, so far, seems to print right over enamel, acrylics and even artist's oils. I need more experience using these, but, I think I can achieve the same quality in hal;f the time as with very fine brushes, such as 000 to 00000.
Here are the ones I have so far.
And here is one of the .005 points compared to a 00000 Winsor-Newton brush.
Too soon to know how much faster this will increase my figure painting, but the tiny demarkations in the faces, hans and uniforms/equipment are a lot easier and steadier with the pens than a brush. I use black, brown, (Similar to raw umber, sepia, (Similar to burnt sienna, red, blue and in three sizes of tips, .01, .05 and .005 (The finest).
The commander.
and the crew.
Then, all together.
Then the tank riders.
Then all together.
From the back;
Then I finished up this motorcycle rider. See Logistics, trucks and jeeps for him on the Harley.
Hope you liked these. Thanks for looking in!
Bob
I finished up the crew and the tank riders for the M4A1 76mm Sherman, "Aces High". The tank commander will be standing on the turret looking forward trying to determine what is holding up the column. I am experimenting with some felt tip pens I ran across at the art store. They are extremely fine points and are loaded with all colors of indelible ink which, so far, seems to print right over enamel, acrylics and even artist's oils. I need more experience using these, but, I think I can achieve the same quality in hal;f the time as with very fine brushes, such as 000 to 00000.
Here are the ones I have so far.
And here is one of the .005 points compared to a 00000 Winsor-Newton brush.
Too soon to know how much faster this will increase my figure painting, but the tiny demarkations in the faces, hans and uniforms/equipment are a lot easier and steadier with the pens than a brush. I use black, brown, (Similar to raw umber, sepia, (Similar to burnt sienna, red, blue and in three sizes of tips, .01, .05 and .005 (The finest).
The commander.
and the crew.
Then, all together.
Then the tank riders.
Then all together.
From the back;
Then I finished up this motorcycle rider. See Logistics, trucks and jeeps for him on the Harley.
Hope you liked these. Thanks for looking in!
Bob
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Logistics, The Figures Updated February 21, 2017
Wow, I'd say those pens work perfectly! I'm gonna have to see if I can pick some up myself. Brilliant work!
Wow, I'd say those pens work perfectly! I'm gonna have to see if I can pick some up myself. Brilliant work!
Logistics, The Figures Updated February 21, 2017
Dave the Chef used these pens a while back on a figure but I think he reported later that the ink faded rather quickly. Keep an eye on this. They look good!
Dave the Chef used these pens a while back on a figure but I think he reported later that the ink faded rather quickly. Keep an eye on this. They look good!