Uhuh because I’d never seen a lovely lady still look beautiful sporting a gringo mo (apart from my first wife but that’s not important right now), I was laughing at the contradiction that you shave all your body hair off…oh shoot sorry mate I swore I’d never tell… 
And seeing how Glenn’s already dragged this thread down into the gutter, I present (mainly for his amusement) a classic from over 50 years ago, which I haven’t heard or thought about for over 50 years, with good reason…
Watch it sonny , or your new Delta Phi BBQ name will be Timmy … and Lassie …
That’s it, the corner for you, Buddy! 
Groovy tunes, btw. Thanks, Lassie, Ma Brotha. 
Getting Luke Up to Speed
I started to work on Luke’s jacket and decided that since the area was so small, I would continue on and work his vest before moving on to Bruce. What I did not take into consideration was the coupling of two figures together. I had never worked adjoining figures in the past, so this was a learning experience for me. I can clearly see that sculpting adjoining figures is not an easy task but rather a complicated one.
I did perform a test fit to the base with both figures before I started painting and thought everything was good to go. Right about the time I was finishing up Luke’s gear something told me to recheck before I kept going. Sure enough, I boofed! What I finally realized was that I had not aligned Bruce’s arm correctly to accept Luke’s shoulder section. That slight off-line attachment of Bruce’s arm caused a good 3/16th of an inch alignment problem for Luke on the cliff.
You might think, ok, do some work on the cliff to remedy the issue, but that didn’t’ work so well. That caused even more problems. So, I worked in some Epoxy Sculpt to clean up my mess on the cliff and began to rework Bruce’s arm for a much better fit. Long story short, a lot of time was wasted because I neglected to retest the fit when the arms were glued in place.
Well, like this was the first time I’ve messed up, right? Na, it happens all the time, lol. This was a simple oversight that required a lot of unnecessary tweaking. Lesson learned once again. Ruck Onward.
I need to point out now that the details on Luke’s vest are incredible and it’s obvious to me that Steve has taken a lot of time and expended a lot of effort to make this vest accurate with crisp clean details. Kudos, Stevo!
You may also notice that I have a tonal variation issue with Luke’s left arm. That arm section was not attached when I started to paint Luke and once again I boofed, this time on the tones of the jacket arm. Like I said, having never done adjoining figures before, I missed details that otherwise should have been addressed much earlier. The tonal variation has been addressed since taking these pics, and still a bit more needs to be done, but that is a minor issue which is easy to address compared to an arm realignment.
I would also like to add that the precision of the fit for Luke on the cliff is incredible. Steve has sculpted the arm to hand fit, and boot placement, so well that Luke can hang on by himself without any anchor or glue, impressive. Luke is pulling a big fake with that scared look on his face, isn’t he? HA!
I will be working Bruce’s arm and his jacket together to get the same color tones before I go any further. I really don’t fancy having to go back and address another boof, two is enough for now, wouldn’t ya say?
More to follow soon and thanks for watchin. Cheers, Ski.
Hey Ski we’ve all had big boofs in our past, with more to come! I’ve been in the finishing weathering stages of a vehicle, just to screw up a process or try the wrong color, and have to stirp it back to bare plastic! Not joyful when it’s a complicated 4 color IJA scheme. What you have looks great! Keep on keepin on, brother!
It surely happens to each and every one of us… Yet you better detect it now than when finished…
Coming along beautifully Steve! Way to work thru the problems buddy. Your shade/ shadows and highlights are fantastic as usual. Very inspiring!
Ain’t dat da trufe? Tanks, Matt, keep your chin up, it’s only paint, right?
Never disregard that small wee little voice inside your head that says, “Hey Bonehead, ya did it again!”
Thanks, MH, Mucho apreciado, me Amigo!
Glad you were able to sort out those few issues- nothing worse in a figure (or any other model for that matter) than to have a fit problem after painting the parts! Just beautiful work so far mate- you really have a knack for painting realistic looking creases and folds in uniforms.
Thank you, Karl!!! Thanks for the words of encouragement, as well.
If we ever think we’ve arrived, look out, then we fall, right? It’s just a matter of following what Shep Paine said many moons ago, “where do the shadows fall?”, carry on from there. Not like I got this down to a science, but sometimes it gets a bit wonky working multiple folds when your eyes start to twitch, HA! I do love working uniforms in oils, it seems to make the oils flow so smoothly.
I hear ya- my eyes are tired right now from doing the metal bits on a paratroopers web gear- gotta be extra careful since the color of the uniform and straps is already done and varnished. Slow and steady bro 
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I have resorted to #6 readers, so don’t feel bad 
Working the Shoulder Fit
Just before I shut down the bunker to build another cabinet, I was working the shoulder fit. Once these two figures are solidly anchored to the cliff, I will do some minor shaving and filing to clean up the rebuilt connection and then paint any areas required. Remember, there never was a fit issue until I neglected to pay attention to the fit when I first glued the arm in place. Steve did a great job making this connection, I just boofed it up, Lol.
Once the new cabinet is finished, I will resume this vignette. It shouldn’t be too long; it’s a simple design and I have the right tools.
Thanks for watchin, more coming soon. Cheers, Ski.
I’m wearing +4’s myself Steve. I’ve got +5 and +6 in the drawer for really tiny work, and a +10 visor for micro-PE. I find the glasses are a lot lighter and less claustrophobic than an Optivisor, and I can look over them to find a tool quickly. Gettin old aint for wimps!
Nice work BroSki , get that cabinet done so you can get back on this !!!
You whippersnappers are complaining about vision problems and age ?
I’m using two old pickle jars taped together …
Hey Glenn you’re not using the bi-focals that Ben Franklin made you?
I would still be using them but the script changed and he’s dead soooooooooooooo , there’s that .
Yes, I’ve heard it said, HA!
Why am I not surprised? 
Dang, Matt, ya beat me to it, HA!
Quick update, cabinet is almost finished. Sorry for the crummy pics, but yall get the idea.
Glass and mirror coming this week.
That’s beautiful Ski!