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Lovely work Peter !!
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Morning Peter
I am sure you will be very happy with how this version is progressing in relation to your previous one, I certainly would.
He still has the look of a business exec, with the muted palette and the sculpt, though explaining the life preserver would be a difficult one.
The accessories will put him back into his period, and another successful upgrade on an old figure.
As for the knee, the damp does bring on the aching, but it was explained that its the change in air pressure that does that.
As the pressure changes both as a damp front arrives and leaves, you can see why its what everyone thinks of first.
Along with the damp and air pressure affecting your sinus and ears, in the UK with our ever swirling weather fronts coming for every direction, its no wonder, there is always something aching.
Though age does play its part, as I mentioned to Bob.
Work soon, thankfully only one in 5, not every Saturday, a 6 day week, that must have been a real pain.
Enjoy the day and the paint and hopefully everything will settle down for a relaxing Fathers day tomorrow
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Steve H
I am sure you will be very happy with how this version is progressing in relation to your previous one, I certainly would.
He still has the look of a business exec, with the muted palette and the sculpt, though explaining the life preserver would be a difficult one.
The accessories will put him back into his period, and another successful upgrade on an old figure.
As for the knee, the damp does bring on the aching, but it was explained that its the change in air pressure that does that.
As the pressure changes both as a damp front arrives and leaves, you can see why its what everyone thinks of first.
Along with the damp and air pressure affecting your sinus and ears, in the UK with our ever swirling weather fronts coming for every direction, its no wonder, there is always something aching.
Though age does play its part, as I mentioned to Bob.
Work soon, thankfully only one in 5, not every Saturday, a 6 day week, that must have been a real pain.
Enjoy the day and the paint and hopefully everything will settle down for a relaxing Fathers day tomorrow
Regards
Steve H
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Bob - Thanks my man.
Steve - The British weather has a lot to answer for. Actually, I've found it fascinating ever since studying meteorology a part of my geography A level - occluded fronts, temperature inversions, nocturnal terrestrial radiation etc etc. The knowledge doesn't help knees or sinuses though.
My main problem is pollen. Never had a touch of hay fever before the age of 50, then bang. I took the dog for a walk yesterday and came back with streaming eyes, a very runny nose and a severe headache. Is he worth it, we ask ourselves? (Of course he is).
Should get this one finished today. Have a good day at t'office.
Steve - The British weather has a lot to answer for. Actually, I've found it fascinating ever since studying meteorology a part of my geography A level - occluded fronts, temperature inversions, nocturnal terrestrial radiation etc etc. The knowledge doesn't help knees or sinuses though.
My main problem is pollen. Never had a touch of hay fever before the age of 50, then bang. I took the dog for a walk yesterday and came back with streaming eyes, a very runny nose and a severe headache. Is he worth it, we ask ourselves? (Of course he is).
Should get this one finished today. Have a good day at t'office.
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Morning Peter,
Just having a catch up round the village. That uniform and life jacket look superb!
I quite liked head number one until I saw head MK II....both very good but think your right in your decision.
I’m another that suffers from mid life hay fever. Never once suffered till I hit 40....what’s all that about?!
Just having a catch up round the village. That uniform and life jacket look superb!
I quite liked head number one until I saw head MK II....both very good but think your right in your decision.
I’m another that suffers from mid life hay fever. Never once suffered till I hit 40....what’s all that about?!
Morning Peter.
That new head is far better, I can see why you decided it looked wrong with the first one .
I too am interested in the weather, my late father kept meticulous records of temperature's, rain fall etc .
Of course seeing Carol the weather lady is another reason to watch !
That new head is far better, I can see why you decided it looked wrong with the first one .
I too am interested in the weather, my late father kept meticulous records of temperature's, rain fall etc .
Of course seeing Carol the weather lady is another reason to watch !
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Morning Si - Glad you prefer head no.2. Hayfever, who needs it?
Morning John - The first head was a bit freakish in my opinion. Shame to spoil an otherwise OK figure.
I'm another who pays attention when I hear ''Here's Carol with the weather.''
Morning John - The first head was a bit freakish in my opinion. Shame to spoil an otherwise OK figure.
I'm another who pays attention when I hear ''Here's Carol with the weather.''
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Done:
All of the accessories and extras to add today.
I started with the boots, painting the suede, fur-backed panels a lighter colour than the black leather. I then placed the cap in his hands and added the binoculars, which usefully hide the flat underside of the cap.
I've also given him a flare pistol holster and lanyard (glue-soaked cotton), and I attached and painted the flare bandolier, which has turned out better than I expected. The map is something I printed off the internet and has been used on a couple of other figures.
All of the accessories and extras to add today.
I started with the boots, painting the suede, fur-backed panels a lighter colour than the black leather. I then placed the cap in his hands and added the binoculars, which usefully hide the flat underside of the cap.
I've also given him a flare pistol holster and lanyard (glue-soaked cotton), and I attached and painted the flare bandolier, which has turned out better than I expected. The map is something I printed off the internet and has been used on a couple of other figures.
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Lovely painting Peter .
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Cheers Ralph.
Looking very good Peter I’m sure the finish is near your build these like lighting and do we need to hose John down seems the weather and the weather lady has go him going
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Cheers Lee. It is finished, and now I'm trying to decide what next to build.
No need to hose John down - Carol's forecast enough rain in the UK lately.
No need to hose John down - Carol's forecast enough rain in the UK lately.
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Howdy Peter.
Another cracker my friend.Really looks the dogs doodahs.Hope Captain John Race is behaving himself at MAFVA today.Wish i could have gone and met the guys.Carol Kirkwood eh John,If he gets too much of a warm front we will have to cool his Cumulus down with a pale of cold water.
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Another cracker my friend.Really looks the dogs doodahs.Hope Captain John Race is behaving himself at MAFVA today.Wish i could have gone and met the guys.Carol Kirkwood eh John,If he gets too much of a warm front we will have to cool his Cumulus down with a pale of cold water.
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Many thanks Richard my friend. Hope the weather stays cools for John at MAFVA!
Version 2 even better than the first one and he's a more handsome guy, so easier on the eyes! Great figure Peter!!
Andy
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Agree ref number two, looks much more the part.
Regarding hay fever, spent the years from about four to about fifty absolutely dreading May and June. I used to be so bad some days I had to shut myself in a room with the windows closed just to try and get some relief. After about fifty it completely disappeared to the extent that I don’t even think about it now. Nice to know it found a good home though
Regarding hay fever, spent the years from about four to about fifty absolutely dreading May and June. I used to be so bad some days I had to shut myself in a room with the windows closed just to try and get some relief. After about fifty it completely disappeared to the extent that I don’t even think about it now. Nice to know it found a good home though
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Andy - Thanks. We could all do with some better looking people in the world.
Mick - Very glad you like him.
Tim - Ditto, and thanks for the hayfever! We went to the coast yesterday for a bit of respite, but the wind was blowing off the land and it was as bad as ever - dammit.
Mick - Very glad you like him.
Tim - Ditto, and thanks for the hayfever! We went to the coast yesterday for a bit of respite, but the wind was blowing off the land and it was as bad as ever - dammit.
scottie3158
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Peter,
That is a great looking figure. With a bit of practice I reckon you could be quite good at this figure painting lark
That is a great looking figure. With a bit of practice I reckon you could be quite good at this figure painting lark
Neil Merryweather
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Lovely job, Peter, as expected!
I didn't see the first one, but with this one you've set me a great example for when I eventually get around to painting mine.
cheers
Neil
I didn't see the first one, but with this one you've set me a great example for when I eventually get around to painting mine.
cheers
Neil
Its strange. Mr Hitler had a plan for that and the Swede's went that way too for a while. (It's not a coincidence that there are so many good-looking Swedes!) Not a plan that is ever repeated, I hope, but probably will happen as nobody learns from history!
Andy