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[Dave S4]

Here are some progress pics.
I gave up trying to get a frontal shot in focus, so this will have to do.
May be he's the Devil...? That would explain it.

A lot to do yet: le deuxieme soldat, la terre, beaucoup de peinture...

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Magnifique! The first figure is beautifully painted Dave. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[Steve Jones]

Dave

Glad you stuck with this one. A terrific finish and the face is remarkable What ever you do now will only enhance a wonderfully done figure. I do not want to distract from the wonderful work you have already done but did you make your own barbed wire or is it AM stuff?? Thanks in advance

Steve

 

[Dave S4]

Thanks.
The barbed wire is a very old Verlinden set. Used at last after over twenty years in a folder.
Actually, I noticed the moustache needs highlighting when taking the pics, but that's easy enough.
Quiet day tomorrow, so Fig. 2 should be underway in the morning.
Cheers.

 

[monica]

he looks great,Dave ,so very well paint,liking the look of this one,

 

[JR]

Hi Dave.
Photos
Like that pose, like Steve I think the face is superb .
John .

 

[papa 695]

A little late but welcome to the forum Dave, and a very nicely painted figure. Looking forward to more updates.

 

[Dave S4]

Thanks, everyone.
It's time to start the No.2, which means a long process of trimming and assembly.
If anyone is interested, the figures are an ICM kit...
https://www.1001modelkits.co.uk/135...-figures-wwi-100-new-molds-4823044404193.html
... a random supplier to illustrate the point.
Cheers.

 

[Dave S4]

Trimming and snipping done. Assembly underway.
Not much to photograph but will post something when there is visible progress.

 

[Dave S4]

 

[Dave S4]

A little bit of progress today.
Ran out of rubber adhesive, so couldn't mend the puncture in the bike's front tyre. No cycling.
A bit more modelling.

 

[Dave S4]

A ratty progress snapshot.
These figurestake a while to build as they're in so many separate parts.
I'm painting bits whilst constructing others.
Slow process...,

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunning work on the DAB system. Looks real! Figures are coming on well also. Well done mate

 

[Dave S4]

A quick snapshot of today's fun.
So many straps to create, accommodating them all became a challenge. But it looks like the knapsack fits on okay.

 

[Dave S4]

Stunning work on the DAB system. Looks real! Figures are coming on well also. Well done mate

Thanks! Yeah it works like a real cd player, too.

 

[Dave S4]

Been painting No.2's face today.
Not sure whether this is in focus, but here's a progress shot

 

[Dave S4]

Did a bit more this afternoon and the face is done. Helmet next.
It's a nice change to paint it all off the figure, and be able to reach everything easily.
I think a corner has been turned.

 

[Dave S4]

Mug is done. Lid comes next.
Am also working on the hands.

 

[Dave S4]

Interesting artwork of poilus through the WW1 period.
I'd like this print on the wall, but my wife would probably have a different opinion...

 

[Dave S4]

A 30-min session this morning, after I dragged myself out of bed early to fit it in.
That amounted to another tone of shading on the right hand.
Nothing more, but progress is progress...

Vive la France