Completed U.S tank crewman

[razor]

New year new project.
An Alpine 1/35 American tanker, I've drilled out his face and replaced it with a more animated Hornet offer and swapped out his right hand as it was holding a microphone. I also re-positioned his leg to achieve the correct fit.
The base is an old Tamiya M5 chopped to fit over the stand.
Thanks for looking.


All the best for 2022
Paul

 

[marios1]

Hi Paul intersting Alpine figure and ideas...i love so much the abilityt to put another head in the Alpine helmet........great skill...congratulations...in which way you have had a so perfect fit???

Mario from Italy.

 

[T50]

Nice work!!!

 

[Robert Jan de Wit]

Nice start Paul!
Very creative little scène.

greets
RJ

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

As always a great idea from you , good use of the spares , nice choice of features on the face .....really good modelling to get the fit

Following with interest

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[razor]

Cheers guys.
Just a very quick/rubbish pic of my base in progress.

Hi Paul intersting Alpine figure and ideas...i love so much the abilityt to put another head in the Alpine helmet........great skill...congratulations...in which way you have had a so perfect fit???

Mario from Italy.

Thanks Mario, not sure what they call it in Italian but in English its called blind luck.

 

[razor]

After a long hiatus, a Covid induced period of house arrest has given me a chance to get on. A long way to go but at least I don't feel like jacking the hobby in anymore.

Ta.

 

[Peter Day]

Amazing work and especially at such a small scale, I envy your eyesight!

 

[Nap]

Great updates on a lovely idea

Fine painting on the tank , fleshwork and the scarf

Always good to see the benchtime and to hear you've no wish to jack !

Look forward to more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[razor]

Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[Nap]

Very nice figure , the facial work really sings

Like the jkt as well

Thanks for pics

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[razor]

Now with added base. Alpine etc have a load of nice figures designed for the turret so think I'll be doing this again for other nationalities.

Amazing work and especially at such a small scale, I envy your eyesight!

Lol Thanks it makes up for my creaky Knees, arthritic hands and aching back.
Thanks for looking.
Paul

 

[Dr Bison]

Hi Paul,

Another one of your excellent little vignettes. Thanks for showing. Looking forward to the next tank turret treat.

Karl

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Always enjoy seeing your creativity Paul.
Each piece is simple, evocative & captures a story in a small space.
Keep ‘em coming mate.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Nap]

Always enjoy seeing your creativity Paul.
Each piece is simple, evocative & captures a story in a small space.
Keep ‘em coming mate.
MikeTheKiwi

Just going to agree

Always good to see your artwork

Why not enter something in the class of your choice in FOTM , don't forget we also have the Vignette & Diorama comp , please take the time to consider and also do vote as well

Thanks for sharing

Look forward to the next thread

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[marios1]

Fantastic piece Paul as usually, i like so muh your fantasy to trasform commercial figures to create so fine little diorama. Interesting the wrote and the back of the jacket and the face and the scarf, are simply incredible!!!!!

Congratulations.

Mario from italy.

 

[KenBoyle]

Absolutely fantastic work Paul!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful work

Mobo

 

[Joe55]

Love it! Well done sir!

Joe

 

[razor]

A big thanks to everybody for the kind comments, they’re much appreciated.

Paul