Jeff 1,684 Posted September 15, 2016 Well, with this tutelage , I started to clean up and scrape a few of my Masterbox figures, by opening sleeves, and jackets where they flare out, not an easy task in some areas with the hamfists I have, (but if I don't look too close), it has made a world of difference to how the jacket seems to 'fall', looks way more real, many thanks Jerry, this time I actually tried something and it works .......I'm no where near the sculptor you are, but for my efforts, I'm fairly happy so far, I still have a long way to go tho... Jeff 2 ShelbyGT500 and Shawn M reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRutman 2,116 Posted September 15, 2016 Well, with this tutelage , I started to clean up and scrape a few of my Masterbox figures, by opening sleeves, and jackets where they flare out, not an easy task in some areas with the hamfists I have, (but if I don't look too close), it has made a world of difference to how the jacket seems to 'fall', looks way more real, many thanks Jerry, this time I actually tried something and it works .......I'm no where near the sculptor you are, but for my efforts, I'm fairly happy so far, I still have a long way to go tho... Jeff I am humbled that I can help in any small way. Even a trip as long as the one to Tim-buck-too starts with the first step forward! J 3 Jeff, ShelbyGT500 and Out2gtcha reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRutman 2,116 Posted September 15, 2016 Jim and Chavdar, Thanks a bunch guys for the kind and very innovative remarks, J 1 ShelbyGT500 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 1,684 Posted September 15, 2016 Would I need my Passport to go to Tim Buck Too? LOL AND............. a journey of 1000 miles start with the first foot step...... Thanks Jerry I am looking for more classes................ ones I won't skip out to go drink beer..... front row only !! Cheers Jeff 1 ShelbyGT500 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRutman 2,116 Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) This figure was completed fairly rapidly. It is a Warriers offering with a Hornet head so it was well sculpted and a breeze to paint after all the reworking needed for the last few figs. The flesh tones are all Lifecolor acrylic while most of the uniform was Valejo. The uniform was done with 4 different shades of gray,finishing with black. I tried making a Luftwaffe qualification patch showing aircraft mech. but it came out kind of crappy I think. I believe this is one of the best heads ever done by Mr Saunders and that is saying something because all his stuff is soooo nice. You can see how defined the shoes are with mo work from me at all !! Just slap some paint on and they are ready. No matter how careful I am thre always seems to be dust bits that cling to the finished fig. Arggg J Edited September 16, 2016 by JRutman 7 Shawn M, BGB, lawman56 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 29,798 Posted September 16, 2016 Neat! Love the relaxed pose..................and the cig. I actually found my big 21 lb cat Sam who occasionally sheds his gigantic 4" long whiskers, was the perfect medium to use for 32nd scale cigarettes. Love the hair too.................really need to try that one too at some point, as I Love the look of the scraggly hair sticking out of a hat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Peterpools Posted September 17, 2016 J Amazing work and I'm starting to actually have a clue how to work my way through a figure. In the past I failed miserably but I'm going to try again Keep 'em coming Reter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironwing 1,715 Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Bubba The work that you do is simply stunning. Your skill sets and your ability. The things you do are simply beyond me in every sense. These are my heartfelt and genuine sentiments. These things said... please, if you would, be a good chap and tell me what kind of P38 this is? Edited September 17, 2016 by Ironwing 1 JRutman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRutman 2,116 Posted September 17, 2016 Neat! Love the relaxed pose..................and the cig. I actually found my big 21 lb cat Sam who occasionally sheds his gigantic 4" long whiskers, was the perfect medium to use for 32nd scale cigarettes. Love the hair too.................really need to try that one too at some point, as I Love the look of the scraggly hair sticking out of a hat Thanks man, I just used boring old stretched sprue for the cig. The hair can be tricky. Less is more. If you don't get it just right it will look very very fake,just like a bad wig. J 1 Jeff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRutman 2,116 Posted September 17, 2016 Bubba The work that you do is simply stunning. Your skill sets and your ability. The things you do are simply beyond me in every sense. These are my heartfelt and genuine sentiments. These things said... please, if you would, be a good chap and tell me what kind of P38 this is? With that wild=ass metal punching you are doing I could say the same thing-beyond my skill set. See,what you may not be aware of,is the Luftwaffe guy here is THINKING of the P-38 that shot down his pilots' plane. J 1 Shawn M reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 17, 2016 OK,Jeff,I will try to make something happen here. Don't know what but..... Anyway,somebody has a boo boo and this is why Opa isn't too happy. Once again,these are hopelessly enlarged and I cringe at all the blemishes at this magnification. J We are our own worst critics Jerry. Wish I could do crappy work like this !. Thanks for doing all this my friend.......Harv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRutman 2,116 Posted September 18, 2016 Thanks Harv,old friend. I am so glad to see you still amoungst us and posting stuff here,etc. Hope you get better and better and get back to the bench soon, J 1 Jeff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 14,032 Posted September 18, 2016 Opa is done as well. Jerry, Opa is beautifully done. He looks pensive and in deep thought looking at his facial structure. Perfect Exceptional paint job and love his hand around the walking stick. Nicely done Sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 14,032 Posted September 18, 2016 All of the figures are captivating to look at as their stance, their expressions and relaxed poses, gives way to make one think what their story is. Love it. Thank you for doing this Jerry. 1 Jeff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRutman 2,116 Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks Maru for the very kind words as always. Here are two more middle aged reservists for the back of the truck. Two Army guys,one has already decided he won't wear the correct uniform any more as what's the point ? The other has the last style uniform from the end of the war. Mix them with the Luftwaffe mechanic. This thing shouldn't last too much longer. I just hope we make it to the Amis. Thanks for your continued support fellas, J 5 Rdrunner, Shawn M, MARU5137 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
