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I just got this myself after reading your post--it's terrific! I've been building figures & dios for over a year now, learning from books but mostly flying by the seat of my pants. This video illuminated a lot of things & I found myself saying "AAHHA!" out loud several times! Well worth the...

I had to get my two-cents in on this one--I LOVE VIKINGS! (could be my 'Germanic' heritage or something...). The weathering/worn effect on the sheild is amazing--this a a terrific all-around paint job. An inspiration to me as a 'newcomer' to the hobby. Thanks for sharing it. --daredevil

This is my current project. It is a 64mm figure from Soldiers. I am using enamels--which I will never do again on anything larger than 1:35 scale!!!!! It is a pain. But the figure is cool--I like the sculpt a lot (by Adriano Laruccia). Interestingly--I ordered a second one (because the current...

Thanks for the nice comments. There really isn't any 'water' on this one--only the illusion caused by the light shining down thorugh the plexigalss top. The background of the box was airbrushed & then little 'fishes' and plants added to the background for interest. For the water on the other dio...

Okay--I finally took photos of some of my work. I will definitely use a tripod next time & the lab did something screwy in the printing process as I noticed some spotting here and there (they are printing them again for me). I also need to work on my lighting set up--but hey--I was in a hurry to...

Thanks for all the input--the reply from 'pkess' was the one I was really looking for--I forgot the name of the Optivisor & I was wondering how you choose which number! I've worn glasses since the mid-80s when I ruined my eyes doing a lot of microfilming for the aerospace industry. Seems all...

WW1--NICE!! This subject doesn't get enough play--the figures are few and far between. This is painted nicely and the vignette tells a good story. Can't wait to get my mitts on one. My only comment would be that these fellows aren't dirty enough! I had an uncle that was in the trenches and when...

Here's the link to photos of my last project--a shadow box using Geometric's Micro "Creature". I made it for my brother for his 50th birthday. It took about 2 months of work. http://www.kitpic.com/pf.php?fid=512 I'd welcome your comments... --daredevil

Bill--this is just terrific. I like seeing in-progress work becasue there just isn't enough in the books to help me get the idea sometimes. I also look forward to seeing the finished product! I also like the baseball figures I saw of yours on the SCAHMS website! --daredevil

Thanks guys--points well taken. I think in the future I will limit my enamel painting to smaller figures--I seem to get away with more--and the short drying time isn't such a problem. I started a SOL 54mm resin figure ("Vampire Hunter"--aka-Blade) and it was two colors on the face & I was...

(couldn't help myself--I'm a 3 Stooges fan!) Okay--here's one for ya: I can't see to paint my 54mmm figures anymore! Traditionally reading glasses solved the problem. But--ehem--age is taking its toll. Can anyone tell me how to select a pair of those magnifying thingys? There are different focal...

I haven't bought any figures directly from any of the mentioned manufacturers--but I have figures from all of them. If you buy from a distrubuter, they will, as I found out once with Model Warehouse, replace the kit. It is unfortunate that this wonderful realm of e-commerce, that has...

Roc--WHOA! I almost ducked thinking this guy was gonna haul out that broad sword and get me! Nice paint job--very life-like. I like the weathering on the tunic hem & shield--nice touches. --daredevil

I am painting a Templar figure (64mm) and the white tunic is giving me fits. I chose to use enamels as I have a ton of them & was antsy to start work on it. So here's my problem: I primed the tunic by hand brushing on some Tamiya WHITE primer (I sprayed some in a cup and dipped a brush in). It...

Marcin--Nice looking so far! The wood detail on the gate/door is wonderful--can't wait to see your paint technique on the figures. --daredevil

Excellent review--and especially helpful for someone like myself that is just starting out in metal. It sure is a lot different to work with than resin or plastic. I actually pinned some of the parts on a Soldier's 64mm figure because it was so heavy--I can't image the heft on this bad boy...

Wow! This is a 'bute--but expensive! I went to the webiste, did tne currency conversion, and found that this little (3") number is about $58.32 American! My gawd, I could buy two Elite figures (or other makes) for that amount! Though I nice subject the sheer expense for so small a figure is...

Would you share a bit with the newbie about SCAHMS? (like what does it stand for?) I live in the L.A. area & would love to go to this event (it would be a first for me actually). Does the promoter have a website where I could get more info? Thanks, --daredevil

This is one AWESOME paint job! And what an interesting subject... --daredevil

Oh no! I totally forgot about warming the can up! That sure might have helped the flow of the Tamiya WHITE primer I tried--it was terrible! I'll try warming the can of grey next time as I was getting a little 'grainy' texture from it. Guy--I've heard quite a few modelers sing the praises of...