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Title: Amazing & Painless - FINISHED! 22.12.13
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 10 February 2013, 09:14:07 PM: When I came out of the cinema after enjoying that grand "Django unchained" I could not stop thinking about the dentist wagon of Dr. King Schultz, and how nice it would be to have my own one for my old west town. I was able to stand up to the temptation for about two weeks, but yesterday I gave in. As I'm working on something else actually, I allowed myself only two days for the main build. 8)

So first step was researching the wagon on the net, and there are indeed some nice pics available:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_22_26_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_22_26_0.jpg)

After studying the pictures, I sketched the model roughly in scale, comparing the horse, the King and the wheels to each other. Counting the planks on the wagon's sides gave me some suggestions about proportions.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_19_34.jpg)

Main problem no.1: the wheels. I looked through my lead pile for something that might work, but either found the wheels too large, too small or too less detailed. Then I thought about an old Imex 1/72 kit I had laying around for quite some time and could not even remember why I had bought it anyway (cheap?), but there they were: the exactly fitting wheels, and even two pairs (the rest of the quite shitty kit goes to the bin).

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_18_58_0.jpg)

Cabin construction was quite straightforward, no complicated things at all, just exact measuring and cutting of plasticard. I decided to rate the planks 3 mm each, that gave me nice looking proportions compared to the pics.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_18_11_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_18_11_3.jpg)

The wagon's top was a bit more work as it's arched slightly, so I filed and sandpapered it to the correct shape from thick plasticard.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_18_11_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_18_11_1.jpg)

Last work yesterday evening was the upholstered seat and backrest. Sculpting with greenstuff on thin plasticard was fun again. Hardening through the night.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_18_11_0.jpg)

Main problem no.2: who would be Dr. King Schultz himself? Again searching through the lead pile for a suited miniature with conversion potential. Found one of the very nice drivers from the Minden Miniatures sets, and he will be transformed later. Now the miniature served as a dummy to help finding the correct measurements for the seat and footrest. The back of the wagon got his door and hinges.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_16_44_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_16_44_3.jpg)

Now to the tricky part - the undercarriage. I kept it simple as most of it won't even be visible, but the main components needed to have the right proportions to work for the wagon at all. That was mainly trial and error, and a good bucket full of swearing each time another tiny bit shoot out of my tweezers ... >:(

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_16_44_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_16_44_1.jpg)

The undercarriage needed about the same time as everything else, but in the end I finished the main construction about an hour ago. Some details will be added, the figure must be sculpted, and, of course, the tooth will be added on top of the roof! :D

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_10_02_13_9_16_44_0.jpg)

Will be continued when I made some progress ...

:)
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - a weekend's work
Post by: Lawful Evil on 10 February 2013, 09:19:01 PM: Amazing bit of scratch building there! I'm impressed how close it looks to the real deal, and that you cobbled it together just from some reference pics. Any plans to paint up a DJango to complete the scene?
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Post by: Malamute on 10 February 2013, 09:19:32 PM: Brilliant, can't wait to see it finished. :)
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Post by: Gutbukkit on 10 February 2013, 09:23:35 PM: Fantastic work. Look forward to seeing the finished article.
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Post by: Deedles on 10 February 2013, 09:28:53 PM: Excellent piece of work. Love the seat and backrest...
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Post by: Ray Earle on 10 February 2013, 10:07:11 PM: Very nicely done.

Looking at something similar for a snake oil salesman.
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 10 February 2013, 10:15:05 PM: Great peice Michael :-*

Do you find it easier to work with styrene over real wood (balsa)?

cheers

James
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Post by: thebinmann on 10 February 2013, 10:34:27 PM: Wonderful
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Post by: Viper1959 on 10 February 2013, 11:53:03 PM: Very nice, it makes me want to start something like that myself, well done!
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Post by: Sangennaru on 11 February 2013, 12:03:43 AM: a great and clean job! lovely, simply lovely. :)
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Post by: Elbows on 11 February 2013, 12:59:27 AM: Magnifique sir...awesome job!
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Post by: goon3423 on 11 February 2013, 05:29:05 AM: Fantastic, can't wait to see it finished!
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Post by: FifteensAway on 11 February 2013, 05:54:37 AM: Agree your model is very nice but do hope you will include the tacks that hold the canvas roof in place, maybe just paint them in. Good job.
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Post by: Andym on 11 February 2013, 07:37:23 AM: Excellent model and productive weekend!! 8) 8)
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Post by: Blackwolf on 11 February 2013, 07:47:01 AM: Lovely work,and very inspiring :)
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Post by: Brian Smaller on 11 February 2013, 08:53:22 AM: Fantastic work. The finished product will be worth waiting to see.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - a weekend's work
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 11 February 2013, 11:19:26 AM: Quote from: jimbibbly on 10 February 2013, 10:15:05 PM
Great peice Michael :-*
Do you find it easier to work with styrene over real wood (balsa)?
cheers
James

Well, it depends on the job. Both materials have their qualities, but I find it easier to work with styrene when it comes to small and exactly dimensioned items. I use balsa and other wood for miniature buildings, for example, using the wood grain for effect.

Quote from: FifteensAway on 11 February 2013, 05:54:37 AM
Agree your model is very nice but do hope you will include the tacks that hold the canvas roof in place, maybe just paint them in. Good job.

Yes, details will be added ...

Unfortunately I have another problem: the wagon represents the original from the film only with the ornamental writing on the sides. The quality and resolution of the internet pics won't let you knock out the background to isolate the slogan and transfer it to transparent decal sheet, so this plan won't work. Handpainting would be possible, but too time-consuming. Any other ideas, chaps?
???
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - a weekend's work
Post by: 6milPhil on 11 February 2013, 11:29:02 AM: Excellent build.
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Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 11 February 2013, 11:49:02 AM: Can only ditto on what everyone else has said. Great work.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - a weekend's work
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 11 February 2013, 12:46:59 PM: Quote from: Admiral Benbow on 11 February 2013, 11:19:26 AM
Unfortunately I have another problem: the wagon represents the original from the film only with the ornamental writing on the sides. The quality and resolution of the internet pics won't let you knock out the background to isolate the slogan and transfer it to transparent decal sheet, so this plan won't work. Handpainting would be possible, but too time-consuming. Any other ideas, chaps?
???

How about pinching something similar from the net?

Never really used styrene for wood at any size but I see a lot of people doing it. I suppose it's what you're used to :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - a weekend's work
Post by: Galloping Major on 11 February 2013, 10:21:27 PM: Very neat job, looks great 8)

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - a weekend's work
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 12 February 2013, 08:39:59 PM: Find a solution for the wagon's ornamental writing: did it myself in good old Corel Draw with some help from the net. It's not 100% the same, but near enough for me:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/93_12_02_13_9_33_47.jpg)

The background appears white here, but it's transparent. Now I'll buy some transparent decal sheet and then try to print it. Never done this before, so I'm a bit excited about this technique.

;D
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Mo! on 12 February 2013, 09:25:30 PM: Ah man super sweet! Been thinking of doing the same thing but you beat me to is!
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Mason on 12 February 2013, 09:31:27 PM: What an amazing build and great solution for the sign.
Genius!
:-*
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: goon3423 on 12 February 2013, 10:18:18 PM: Looking good! Slightly off topic, but I'm really surprised that the characters in this movie didn't get some 28mm love.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 13 February 2013, 07:51:33 AM: Great stuff, I hope it goes well for you 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Viper1959 on 13 February 2013, 12:35:59 PM: Ok, if you painted the wooden sides on the wagon first, is there a way of making your sign into a decal without the white background? and use it that way, im sure I saw a youtube vid somewhere explaining how? then you could hide the sheen of the decal with dullcoat spray.

Would that be an option?

Edit*

Whoops! I see you thought of that, my fault for not reading though all the way.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 13 February 2013, 05:29:05 PM: Quote from: goon3423 on 12 February 2013, 10:18:18 PM
Looking good! Slightly off topic, but I'm really surprised that the characters in this movie didn't get some 28mm love.

Well, I'm pretty sure that they will get 28 mm love soon; from sculpting to selling the casted miniatures you'd need some time. I'm looking for Brigade Games eventually who also did the non-Deadwood characters ...
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: pocoloco on 13 February 2013, 05:32:50 PM: Wonderful build and it will be even better with that sign!

I have three sheets of unused print-your-own-decals for ink jet. No need for those myself as don't have an inkjet printer. Will happily send them to you in case you have use for them? Of course your project would need to stall a bit for waiting those to arrive.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Argonor on 13 February 2013, 06:49:54 PM: Great work, as always.

I can't help thinking, that there's somehow a reference to 'Paleface Potter' (Bob Hope) in there, too... :)
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Post by: Whiskyrat on 15 February 2013, 01:10:32 PM: Fantastic. :-*

Looking forward to seeing it all come together.
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Post by: FunkyBrush on 15 February 2013, 03:57:07 PM: This is a great idea, Benbow. A great idea which I'm already considering to steal >:D
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 15 February 2013, 06:40:10 PM: Quote from: pocoloco on 13 February 2013, 05:32:50 PM
Wonderful build and it will be even better with that sign!
I have three sheets of unused print-your-own-decals for ink jet. No need for those myself as don't have an inkjet printer. Will happily send them to you in case you have use for them? Of course your project would need to stall a bit for waiting those to arrive.

That's a great offer, pocoloco, but I had already ordered some decal-sheet. But thanks anyway!

Quote from: FunkyBrush on 15 February 2013, 03:57:07 PM
This is a great idea, Benbow. A great idea which I'm already considering to steal >:D

Feel free to do! Perhaps let's see what you have created when it's done?
8)
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Turbo-Ben on 15 February 2013, 07:13:23 PM: Have you seen what Frank Becker wrote on his blog? http://tabletopdeutschland.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/transfer-medium-statt-decals/ (http://tabletopdeutschland.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/transfer-medium-statt-decals/)

Maybe this could also work for your wagon?
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Turbo-Ben on 03 March 2013, 08:29:01 PM: Come on Admiral, its a week since Tactica, we want to see something! ;)
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 06 March 2013, 06:41:17 PM: Quote from: Turbo-Ben on 03 March 2013, 08:29:01 PM
Come on Admiral, its a week since Tactica, we want to see something! ;)

Hey, real life cracks me up, too much work to do. Will be back on this for sure ...
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Legionnaire on 16 April 2013, 10:12:01 PM: Very nice scratchbuild indeed!
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Post by: Bullethead on 18 April 2013, 02:42:28 AM: Simply amazing work, I can't wait to see it finished! C'mon, please?

I too use textured styrene for wood. I first got started because scratch building crates was faster and cheaper than ordering resin ones for too much $ and waiting for them to be shipped. Also, you can make your own any size you want or need. I've been playing with some buildings but haven't perfected the process yet.

Still at it though.

Awesome work!
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 19 April 2013, 02:49:17 PM: Quote from: Bullethead on 18 April 2013, 02:42:28 AM
Simply amazing work, I can't wait to see it finished! C'mon, please?

Yes, I'm pretty sure it will be finished eventually, I just can't say when. It's A level time at my school, and I have a real bunch of multi-paged tests laying around here to be revised. AND - I allowed myself to participate in the LPL, so my painting time is already used up.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Elk101 on 19 April 2013, 04:17:07 PM: This is very impressive and highly inspiring too. I think I need some better blades as my plasticard cuts are never as accurate as I'd like. I always end up having to put too much force on the cut and mess up the line.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - now with wagon sign! 12.02.13
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 19 April 2013, 08:56:32 PM: Quote from: Elk101 on 19 April 2013, 04:17:07 PM
This is very impressive and highly inspiring too. I think I need some better blades as my plasticard cuts are never as accurate as I'd like. I always end up having to put too much force on the cut and mess up the line.

Well, the trick is to NOT cut through the plasticard! You only need to scribe along your ruler one or two times, then just snap the plastic apart. And don't use a knife or scalpel for cutting but a plasticard scriber from Tamiya for example. This will avoid any burrs along the edges.
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Post by: Elk101 on 19 April 2013, 09:45:13 PM: A plasticard scriber eh? I'll have to look that up. Thanks.
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - FINISHED! 22.12.13
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 22 December 2013, 12:06:17 PM: The Old West Painting Posse gave me enough stimulus to finish this project. The details of the wagon were added and I sculpted Dr. Schultz himself over the Minden miniatures body, replacing the head with a suitable one from Copplestone's Old West range (Foundry). The tooth is from a small monkey skull (I once met a taxidermist who gave me a bunch of skulls in exchange for a painted miniature ... 8)) and was mounted over a small spring.

After painting and weathering the wagon I painted on a protective coat of matt varnish, using Soluble Matt Varnish by Daler-Rowney. 24 hours later the exciting part of the project started, trying to copy the sign onto the wagon with VBS Transfer Medium. Working very carefully and waiting another 24 hours I was able to remove the paper completely and found a perfectly transfered sign on my wagon! Another layer of varnish enhanced the black letters even more. Very nice product!

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/93_22_12_13_12_32_09_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/93_22_12_13_12_32_09_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/93_22_12_13_12_32_09_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/93_22_12_13_12_32_10_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/93_22_12_13_12_32_10_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/16/93_22_12_13_12_32_53.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - FINISHED! 22.12.13
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 22 December 2013, 12:09:44 PM: I'm in awe, Michael, bravo, you did it again!
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Post by: Svennn on 22 December 2013, 12:11:08 PM: Lovely, just lovely.
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Post by: Bugsda on 22 December 2013, 12:12:28 PM: A work of genius Herr Admiral, superb! :-*
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Post by: Ray Earle on 22 December 2013, 12:19:44 PM: Very impressive. :D
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Post by: Mencey on 22 December 2013, 12:32:02 PM: What a fine and detailed work, congrats Sir, its awesome!!! :-*
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Post by: Centaur_Seducer on 22 December 2013, 12:36:00 PM: Oh dear Michael! :-*
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Post by: thebinmann on 22 December 2013, 02:44:36 PM: Stunning, a nice ray of sunshine on a cr@ppy cold day
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Post by: Dr. The Viking on 22 December 2013, 02:47:05 PM: Bloody hell that's impressive :-*
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Post by: Deedles on 22 December 2013, 04:24:55 PM: Just wonderful. You can drive it into Serenity any day, where we will gladly nick it.
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Post by: Andym on 22 December 2013, 04:32:37 PM: Wonderful!!:-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: gamer Mac on 22 December 2013, 04:35:27 PM: LOVELY JOB :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Malamute on 22 December 2013, 05:41:57 PM: A complete work of art. :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: goon3423 on 22 December 2013, 05:53:13 PM: Love it!
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Post by: Legionnaire on 22 December 2013, 05:55:42 PM: Probably one of the best scratchbuilt things I've EVER seen!!! Totally awesome!!!
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Post by: Roger Guy on 22 December 2013, 06:24:18 PM: Great job!!! ;D
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Post by: Captain Blood on 22 December 2013, 06:29:21 PM: Marvellous Michael. A triumph :)
Are you planning to do any more characters from the movie?
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Post by: Mason on 22 December 2013, 07:05:02 PM: :o :o
Stunning!

Great build with a superb paintjob to colour it in.
Lovely!
:-* :-*
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Post by: majorsmith on 22 December 2013, 07:23:40 PM: awesome, just awesome! :-*
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Post by: Michi on 22 December 2013, 07:51:15 PM: Wonderful! That deserves to be copied...
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 22 December 2013, 08:00:44 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on 22 December 2013, 06:29:21 PM
Marvellous Michael. A triumph :)
Are you planning to do any more characters from the movie?

Yes, Richard, I would obviously like to create Django himself on horseback, but couldn't find any suitable miniature. Maybe I should have a closer look to the Perry's ACW cavalry, but I don't want to buy a full box for just one or two conversions ... My dream would be a plastic "Old West"-box from the Perrys with figures on foot and riders and a huge amount of equipment! ;D :o

Thanks all for the nice words - on to the next project!
:)
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - FINISHED! 22.12.13
Post by: Captain Blood on 22 December 2013, 08:28:11 PM: Quote from: Admiral Benbow on 22 December 2013, 08:00:44 PM
My dream would be a plastic "Old West"-box from the Perrys with figures on foot and riders and a huge amount of equipment! ;D :o

Yes, I'm sure that would be a massive seller...

As they seem to be reprising some of the Airfix sets of their childhood (Afrika Korps and 8th Army, for instance, AWI continentals and redcoats, and the upcoming ACW artillery set) let's hope it's just a matter of time :)

(And after that, Robin Hood, The Sheriff of Nottingham, Arabs, Foreign Legion, Wagon Train and Tarzan! ;))
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Post by: Elbows on 22 December 2013, 08:32:33 PM: Quote from: Admiral Benbow on 22 December 2013, 08:00:44 PM
... My dream would be a plastic "Old West"-box from the Perrys with figures on foot and riders and a huge amount of equipment! ;D :o

Thanks all for the nice words - on to the next project!
:)

My buddy and I had a discussion on this very topic. We're surprised some company hasn't come out and produced 12-20 figure "Skirmish" boxes for a variety of skirmish level wargames. The profits would be less than your typical regiment boxes (and this is likely the reason). But I'd imagine if a company released quality modular plastics for Old West, Gladiators, etc. they would have the market to themselves.
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Post by: Steam Flunky on 23 December 2013, 07:31:19 AM: Love it Michael.
Hope will we see it on the table soon.
p.s Plastic Perry old west box. Great idea . I'll second that!
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Post by: DeafNala on 23 December 2013, 12:54:34 PM: That is a BEAUTIFUL piece of modeling & brushwork. Considering all the attention to detail lavished on the piece, I was surprised you didn't do the reins. Aside from that, VERY WELL DONE!
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 23 December 2013, 01:06:22 PM: Quote from: DeafNala on 23 December 2013, 12:54:34 PM
That is a BEAUTIFUL piece of modeling & brushwork. Considering all the attention to detail lavished on the piece, I was surprised you didn't do the reins. Aside from that, VERY WELL DONE!

Who said I won't do the reins? I'll add them later, as my roll of isolation tape is empty and I have to buy a new one after Christmas. 8)
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Post by: DeafNala on 23 December 2013, 02:15:43 PM: Have you tried floral wire? It flattens out nicely & is quite durable...recommended.
AND a MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!
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Post by: syrinx0 on 23 December 2013, 04:14:56 PM: Magnificent work! :-* From the sculpted driver to the scratch built wagon, very impressive.
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Post by: von Lucky on 23 December 2013, 09:15:15 PM: Stunning - one of the few pictures of eye candy where I can also hear music.
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Post by: Monty on 23 December 2013, 10:49:18 PM: Absolutely gorgeous work, Michael. Especially the transfer looks perfect to me. :o
I should consider some use for that...

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year !

Cheers
Stefan
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Post by: Heisler on 24 December 2013, 12:27:10 AM: Looks awesome, especially the transfer. I looked into the VBS medium and then found a video from the folks at Golden. It looks like just about any acrylic medium will work. I'm going to experiment a bit before I try it on something that I have a lot of time invested in.
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Post by: FramFramson on 30 December 2013, 06:42:50 AM: Holy moses! Another Benbow great!
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Post by: dm on 01 January 2014, 10:51:22 PM: In total awe 8) 8) 8) 8) :-* One of the nicest pieces of conversion/scratch build work i've seen in a very long time
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - FINISHED! 22.12.13
Post by: Hitman on 02 January 2014, 03:19:15 AM: WOW...I would say my jaw just hit the ground, but that would probably merit a visit by the "Good Doctor"!!! lol

Exceptional work. Thanks for sharing!!
Regards,
Hitman
8)
Title: Re: Amazing & Painless - FINISHED! 22.12.13
Post by: Paleskin on 02 January 2014, 04:55:19 AM: Awesome work!
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Post by: warlord frod on 02 January 2014, 08:09:17 PM: Hot Dog!! :o That is an awesome piece. Great work and now I want one :?
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 03 January 2014, 12:33:34 AM: Quote from: warlord frod on 02 January 2014, 08:09:17 PM
Hot Dog!! :o That is an awesome piece. Great work and now I want one :?

Well, that shouldn't be a problem, now you've got a complete manual to build one yourself!
8)
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Post by: Treebeard on 06 January 2014, 11:04:50 AM: That's a piece of art admiral.
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Post by: Lowtardog on 06 January 2014, 11:11:17 AM: fantastic