I fall into the same camp as you John, figures are one of my many modelling Achilles’ heels, but I think you’re doing this chap proud, and you’ve done a grand job on the camo-smock, 
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G, 
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Nice little caricature, looking forward to seeing him fully painted Ryan, .
G,
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Looking good, Fearless Leader! I literally walked in Albert’s footsteps when I “went” to Princeton University… “nine-to-five!” 
No rocket scientist here. 
—mike
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Thank’s G! … Tricky little bugger to position with the hose. I still may reconsider the left hand choice.
Cheers!
—mike
I got this far in 25 mins with a bath in IPA and water. More time for the little connection bits and assembly but not bad. I think H3 would be easier with the smaller knubs.
I am crushing his head.
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Hi guys. I spent a little time replacing the old Hornet Hand (left) with a clenched version. To achieve this, I clipped the hose assembly at the pump end and threaded it through the newly drilled-out hand. I think the new one looks better now.
Here’s a comparison.
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In addition, I cobbled-together a quick vignette base (3" x 3.5"). 
Products:
• Ammo by Mig (8353) Spring Steppe mat (leftover scrap).
• Styrofoam packing (3/4" scrap).
• PVA glue sealer.
• Mr. Surfacer 1000 filler.
—mike
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Mike that looks great so far. Nice job converting the hands.
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Looks like a very well detailed figure there
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I think so. I probably won’t be able to get the most out of it but I think more experienced painters can.
I think it does a good job of showing the mismatch in body type and uniform that happen in the military.
Personally I would like the helmet to be a little smaller and no netting but that’s just me. I have debated leaving it off and in the dirt since he went all John Wayne even thought it was SOP in the day. I think between the fit and not secured that would not be outside the realm of actual possibilities.
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Must have been a bad week to stop sniffing glue…
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Found this and think it is a great suggestion for this campaigns medal…
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I wanna introduce y’all to Tamar, our generic post Yom Kippur war Israeli tank commander.
He was originally the old Tamiya M60 tanker that I sculpted new pockets, rolled up sleeves, belt and other stuff onto
Note the PE watch on his wrist (He got bling)
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Nice add-on sculpting, Ezra! Love that “bling” — a real eye-catcher, for sure! 
—mike
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Now the kid is modifying figures. Cannot you leave us old men alone, is nothing sacred anymore.
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Good call on that left hand, Mike. Makes a big difference.
G.
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Looking good there, Ezra. Might I suggest making the belt from lead/ pewter foil though. Lot easier than putty. Might want to revisit Mike’s posts on using masking tape as well. Very useful.
Don’t know who Ryan’s calling old though……
G.
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I was speaking for us mortals not you and your kind. 
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Us mortals…… Have I been kicked out of the gang again?
G.
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Happens where you elevated above the rest.
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