They it would be over by Christmas

[Hardy]

Please release the Tommy first!! Hardy

 

[brian]

Dave,
Good for you for having the balls to strip your work and start again.
I have several works in my cabinet in the garage in various stages where I felt
I blew it and now they sit waiting to be stripped and repainted.
I am sure many of us have had the same experiences.
It doesn't get any easier I am sure when you get to the stage where
you can see what you wanted to achieve effect wise with your painting and even if the work is well painted,
if the effect you are after isn't there, then we aren't satisfied with the results.
I think after reading your ideas on where you want to go with the piece-
you are dead on and I am sure you will get there- how about this for inspiration-
many of us on here love your painting and this being a new bust-
would love to see another painted piece by you as soon as possible!!
Cheers,
Steve

Hi Steve
"Good fo you for having the work to strip your balls and start again"
A different slant on the first line of your post.Just had to say it.
Brian

 

[unknown01]

Wow! wonderful!
I saw this your work from a picture of this year's euro.
I think Great work.
I liked the atmosphere of the figure very much.

Mitsutaka

 

[Recon]

I saw this one at Euro and could feel the cold temperature from his face!
Looking forward to seeing the repaint, if you manage to make it better than the last one we are in for a treat!

-Sverre

 

[rej]

Dave, I also saw this bust and IMHO you did a FINE job as always, but if it will make you better to repaint it just do it mate!!!

You'll be amazed at how more peaceful your sleep will be after the mission is accomplished!!!

Keep us posted pls, and keep sane by all means!!! Was so nice to see you and lots of others at Euro.........

I'll PM asa I post this........

Ray

P.S. Brian you almost made me choke on my coffee with laughter LOL
Good one

 

[carl reid]

Dave,

Like I said I thought the first version was great my old mate. But I can't wait to see the next version, it will be fantastic!!!

Paul will be very happy, of that I'm sure!!!

Ray; It was great to see you at Folkestone mate as always!!!! We didn't get to have a beer together but next year for sure!!

carl

 

[Theodoros]

I really like your job, Dave, in this unique bust.

 

[el cid]

Hi Steve
"Good fo you for having the work to strip your balls and start again"
A different slant on the first line of your post.Just had to say it.
Brian

Yeah I suppose I set myself up for that one...
Good one Brian....LOL

 

[rej]

Dave,

Like I said I thought the first version was great my old mate. But I can't wait to see the next version, it will be fantastic!!!

Paul will be very happy, of that I'm sure!!!

Ray; It was great to see you at Folkestone mate as always!!!! We didn't get to have a beer together but next year for sure!!

carl

Carl, yes sadly enough we didn't get to have that beer together.......the weekend is TOO SHORT damn and one gets LOST SO EASILY but as you said next year for sure mate!!!

Ray

 

[Figure Mad]

Hi Guys

Thanks very much for the comments, I have just retextured the bust at the moment, but will get to the face when I can get my head around painting again

Ray/Carl, can I join you......

Dave

 

[carl reid]

I'm sure it will be great Dave when you get to dip your brushes again mate!!!

Of course you can join us Dave you need no invitation mate!!!

Carl

I'll give you a call later Dave, if your around...?

 

[brian]

Hi Dave
You'll have to let us into you re-texturing technique .Maybe an sbs?
Brian

 

[MCPWilk]

Quite superb: any chance of a full figure?

 

[blaster]

Hi Dave,

an excellent figure. I am sure that you will surpass even this standard with the repaint.

Rgds Victor

 

[captnenglish]

Yes, as we speak, Randy is painting the box art. I gave him this one and the Royal Flying Corps piece at the same time. He has already finished the Royal Flying Corps piece and tells me this one should be another week or two. (You can see the Royal Flying Corps piece in the "catalog" page of our website (www.ModelCellar.com). l
www.ModelCellar.com

I saw Randy's copies today at a club meeting and I have to say these are fantastic, I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of each of them.

 

[Marcel]

It was already excellent painted!
But I´m looking forward to your new and even better version.

Cheers,
Marcel.

 

[Figure Mad]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the comments, yes in my mind I hadn’t done the job the bust deserved, But thanks anyway, I have been lucky in that the texturing didn’t need to be redone so I have base coated the Gor blimey and the great coat already along with the flesh.

As far at the texturing is concerned its a method I have used before and will use again.

1. Mask off the areas you dont want textured, leaving the areas you want to be textured exposed as bare resin/metal.

2. Use a hair dryer to warm the piece up, then lightly spray 3M Spraymount glue over all the areas to be textured make sure you do it from a distance of about 12 inches, preferably outside as it stinks, the heat of the piece should make the glue dry pretty quickly. I would suggest perhaps leaving it to thoroughly dry for about 2 hours.

3. Now mix some enamel matt white or what colour you prefer for primer, so it can be airbrushed or use a spray can version, I prefer it to be thinner than in the can, so I can put on a thin layer at a time.

4. Again Warm the piece and spray the colour primer you have chosen, then dry off with the hair dryer again, this should give a more permanent state for the texturing.

I hope this helps any body with the method as its a nice even finish as well as textured, so perfect for this kind of woollen material.

Dave

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the comments, yes in my mind I hadn’t done the job the bust deserved, But thanks anyway, I have been lucky in that the texturing didn’t need to be redone so I have base coated the Gor blimey and the great coat already along with the flesh.

As far at the texturing is concerned its a method I have used before and will ... l.

Dave

You ever finish your second take on this Dave? And if so how bout some more photos please


Mike

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

You ever finish your second take on this Dave? And if so how bout some more photos please


Mikt

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Looks damned good to me .

Perhaps we stick our neck out a bit re relying on judging ,beauty is in the eye of the beholder ,you can't please everyone or go home with every chick you chat up