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Folks, Just wanted to let you know we've expanded the list of prizes. Here they are: 1st Prize- Custom bust OR figure by Matt 2nd Prize- "Federal Drummer Boy" Cold cast bronze by Ron Tunision 3rd Prize- Tom-Tom XL330.3 Text to Speech Car GPS 4th Prize- "The Youngest Hero" Cold cast...

Thought everyone might enjoy this little piece from our own Pete Culos... http://greathistory.com/painting-for-preservation.htm

Folks, MFCA is just around the corner; the APG will have a table set up at the show. We look forward to seeing everyone there. The APG will have on hand membership forms, raffle tickets for the one-off sculpt from Matt Springer and information about the upcoming show in August. Additionally...

For the last couple months I have been looking hard at the value my posts have added to the community as a whole…not sure, given the prevailing attitudes of many in the planet, they have been well received, value added, or quite frankly even understood. Enjoy yourselves, and I leave you all...

Just wanted to pass along this new release from Verlinden... http://www.verlinden-productions.com/vp_ht..._2400/2145.html The piece comes in 11 pieces ( 12 if you count the base; also there is a bucket that isn't shown that he is carrying in his left hand), all nicely cast in buff resin (does...

Folks, I am waiting on some base work for the Stretcherbearer, and just couldn't sit around and do nothing, so I started this beaut from Michael Roberts, Ltd, this weekend...what a great piece. I have the flesh tones done, the jacket, too, but everything else is either primmed or has an acrylic...

Guys, Here is my next project... It's a 120mm piece from Verlinden that comes in 15 pieces...needed a break from sabertache's and plumes :lol: , so decided I would go the way of Brother Petey for a lil break. Eager to hear your thoughts. All the best Patrick

Ok...this is probably going to bring me all sorts of hazing, but I just have to know, where can you find "lint free" rags..? Appreciate the help, guys All the best Patrick

Guys, Here are a couple in progress pics of the Irish Legion Sapper I am working on...I still have a lot of work to do, but wanted to pass these along, just the same... The bearskin, face, apron and green parts of the jacket are in progress...I think the green is a lil too faded... Thoughts...

Folks, I am doing a conversion, and am looking for four (4) 120mm Grenadier Grenades for turnbacks...any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks All the best Patrick

Anyone know where I might find a few resources on the web about Napoleon's Irish Legion? Thanks All the best, Patrick

Guys, Just wanted to pass along some work in progress of a 54mm flat that I am really enjoying...I have to soften up the lines but just wanted to share it with you... Hoping to have this bad boy finished up this weekend... All the best, Patrick

Guys, Here's the start point for my next project... I'll start him later in the week... All the best Patrick

Here are some inprogress pics of a bust I am working on...I'll need to put the highest highlights on the face, and finish the neck, and tighten up the pupils a bit but wanted to pass them along nonetheless...This is a Verlinden bust sculpted by the late Derrick Holmes. The face has incredible...

I need a lil help (ok, maybe more than a lil, Larry; cha!)...I am working on a vignette and want to include a dog, but I can't seem to find any in 120mm or 1/16 scale...any ideas? Thanks! ;) All the best, Patrick

...well...he's about a 90% solution...I need to touch up the belt work, the metallics (specifically the sword knot) and then hit him with some dull coat. I haven't even started the base, yet...ugh :( ...I'll post the completed piece this weekend.. Hope all is well, and I look forward to your...

I need a lil help...I am trying to find some online sources where I could see how the tack of the Continental Dragoons, 1777 had outfited their saddles. I am tryin to add to an already exsiting saddle the details of the saddle and have exhausted my limited sources...any help I would appreaciate...

Geoff, Gotta agree...Bob Knee told me about this book and he swears by it... Excellent reference for taking the next step in our art... All the best Patrick

I was really impressed by the awesome flat work at MFCA, so I decided to give it a try...Ok...here is my first attempt with a flat...He's painted in all oils (with the exception of the gold; I used the "Lou Masses" formula) and have to figger out how get him in the frame. I got some great...

Looks great! Can't wait to see your finished figger! Well done :lol: All the best Patrick