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Post by armorguy on Oct 5, 2020 13:38:07 GMT
 Hey guys, I got this bust from Mark, a fantastic friend of mine who died much too early from cancer.  I'm glad to have known him and I will dedicate it to him. Rip my dear Friend... This well known and popular bust from Young Miniatures was prepared a long time ago and that makes it a shelf king (as we never call a parachutist soldier a queen !). The only thing that was left to do was to find something suitable to put the bust on. But the thing that came with the bust just wasn't to my likings. I couldn't find anything until today as I remembered what saved Paul's project a couple of days ago. Paul I know you're gonna  LYAO    
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Post by Paul B on Oct 5, 2020 15:45:32 GMT
LMFAO , what the hell have I started now  . In a few weeks there is going to be a major shortage of 200 liter fuel drums . It does look good though  |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 5, 2020 16:26:37 GMT
It's a super perfect fit neighba.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 5, 2020 18:37:15 GMT
The bust has one easy to correct flaw as parachutists from the 101st (Screaming Eagles shoulder patch) didn't have a stars and stripes flag sewed onto their right shoulder during D-day. During Market Garden however they wore it. I cut the raised cotton flag away and after finesanding the bust is ready for its degreasing bath. The helmet with the chinstraps (standard and triangular jump straps) needed a bit of extra attention as these hung stiff and not natural (no don't start funny comments, this is a serious thread! ). 2 sec in hot steam was enough to give them a nice turn. Only for reference purposes.  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 5, 2020 18:47:17 GMT
Reminds me of Band of Brothers. Looking forward to seeing it come together.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 5, 2020 19:03:25 GMT
Your presence here is highly appreciated mate.
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Post by Boots on Oct 5, 2020 19:28:26 GMT
Save me a seat |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 5, 2020 19:30:42 GMT
Guarantee Currahee !
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Post by Boots on Oct 5, 2020 19:34:23 GMT
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Post by Robbo on Oct 6, 2020 9:29:54 GMT
Oh yeah, like the look of him
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 6, 2020 17:52:54 GMT
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Post by armorguy on Oct 6, 2020 18:43:18 GMT
Pretty cool and intimidating!
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Post by armorguy on Oct 7, 2020 17:37:19 GMT
In fact I liked to finish sergeant Greasegun but the oils weren't fully cured yet. This bust is only a grasp away so I started with the beautifully sculpted M1C paratrooper helmet. I brushed on heavily thinned Humbrol enamels as a primer. It's fun to switch between a 1:35 and a 1:10 scale helmet to be honest. Tomorrow more mates.  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 7, 2020 17:59:35 GMT
Bootifully done so far mucker  |
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Post by armorguy on Oct 7, 2020 19:00:14 GMT
Thank you Boots.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 7, 2020 20:01:33 GMT
Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 7, 2020 20:02:59 GMT
That's amazing, Guy. Looks like an actual 1/1 scale helmet.
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Post by Paul B on Oct 8, 2020 3:58:58 GMT
So bloody real  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 8, 2020 6:40:04 GMT
That's a cracking bust to paint old chap, looking good so far.
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Post by armorguy on Oct 13, 2020 17:33:18 GMT
Thank you guys !
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Hey guys, 
I'm glad to have known him and I will dedicate it to him. 
LYAO 
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