Major Robert Rogers, 1760

[Alan]

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[Manfred]

Beautiful work Gary !

I love these sbs of yours

 

[garyjd]

Alan, Thanks for the kind words. I would like to do a 75mm of Rogers at some point. If I were to do one it would come from this painting, only after getting permission from the artist.

Manfred, Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. The internet is a great way to share our work with one another, especially if you live miles from the nearest shows or there are no clubs around.~Gary

 

[yeo_64]

EXCELLENT SBS,Gary !! Thanks for sharing them and inspiring the rest of us ! Cheers.
Kenneth

 

[garyjd]

Kenneth, Thank you very much.~Gary

 

[garyjd]

Here is a little sbs on how I do arms. The upper part of the torso where the shoulder is joined to the body it left flat. A hole is then drilled and piece of brass rod is bent into the position the arm will be in. The rod is held in place by a dop of superglue dropped into the hole where the rod is inserted. A small amount of vaseline, enough to just leave a sheen is put around the area where the arm joins the torso. I always allow for excess rod so it will be trimmed when I get close to doing the hand.

 

[garyjd]

Putty is then shaped around the wire until the basic structure of the arm is roughed in. When the putty is dry, the Aves can easily be carved if need be to insure the proper proportions.

 

[y_wong]

Dear Gary,

Enjoy your postings. Keep up the good work.

regards

 

[bosko b]

Hi Gary,

Your posts are a great inspiration, thank you for taking time to post so many inprogress shots .

I have enjoyed your arm sbs, Do you measure the lenght of the upper arm?

I look forward to the rest of sbs

Luka

 

[garyjd]

Wong, Thank you.

Luca, Thank you very much. I'm glad you find them helpful. Yes, I do measure the length of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow, and the elbow to the wrist.~Gary

 

[xavier ruiz]

hello gary

I am impressed of your sbs, I like a lot the ranger that these creating the same as other acw figures.

don't you paint your figures?

thank you xavier

 

[garyjd]

Xavier, Thank you for the kind words. I do paint, although I finish very few painted figures.~Gary

 

[garyjd]

Here are a few shots of the left sleeve. I found Ilike the left arm more than the right, as it's thinner than the latter.

 

[garyjd]

Another view showing the left arm. The excess brass rod will be cut off.

 

[Ernest]

Hi Gary this is so great, fantastic!! I love your work I want to paint one of your figures
ER

 

[rafaelega]

Awesome work Gary.

Rafa

 

[garyjd]

Ernest, Thank you.

Rafa, Thanks. I have too finish him along with some other things as I've been away from the bench. I guess my head is still spinning after spending 4 days in Gettysburg.~Gary

 

[yeo_64]

GREAT Job,so far,Gary!! Will the figure be ready for Boston? I'd really love to see it in the "flesh" when I'm there. Cheers!
Kenneth.

 

[garyjd]

Kenneth, Sorry, but I will not be going to EXPO.~Gary