Let’s build and paint something cool together. September 1 to December 31
Apologies a lot of my work on the video so I didn’t get accused of lifting someone’s work from the internet
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:03 am
by Twokidsnosleep
I introduce this sig early with the hopes of having some more building participation
There is plenty of time to get something organized to build and it is WIDE open as to your subject
This could be a really interactive sig as this is not my forté and would love to see other’s methods
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2024 6:56 pm
by aur0ra145
I'm all in!
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2024 11:02 pm
by DRUMS01
Count me in on this one.... so many figures, so little time....
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 1:37 am
by digger303
Maybe
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2024 2:33 pm
by RangerNeil
Possibly - I'll have to see what I can find figure-wise as there are none in the stash.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:23 pm
by Tomcat64
Count me in - I have a fairly involved project in mind for this with 4x75mm figures and a lot of scenery if I can figure it all out...
The closing date will be sometime in 2026 right?
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:43 pm
by WordenB
I'll have a go, I have some figures to do for a diorama and a group build will hopefully give me the kick I need to get them done.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:57 pm
by Garion77
Oh boy ! this is a tempting one ! I've been wanted for a while now to try my hand at something like that on the fantasy world type... but boy I'm so out of money with my 2 vacations ! One of two done, the next one is next week
I'll think about it and see if I can find one pretty cheap or see with my brother if he can print me something.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:35 am
by digger303
Garion77 wrote: Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:57 pm
Oh boy ! this is a tempting one ! I've been wanted for a while now to try my hand at something like that on the fantasy world type... but boy I'm so out of money with my 2 vacations ! One of two done, the next one is next week
I'll think about it and see if I can find one pretty cheap or see with my brother if he can print me something.
Sounds like a plan
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 11:00 am
by Tomcat64
Ummm... I might have bought a couple more figures for this...
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:50 pm
by RangerNeil
Might have found an "interesting" subject
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:39 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
RangerNeil wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:50 pm
Might have found an "interesting" subject
Awesome!!!
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:40 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Tomcat64 wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 11:00 am
Ummm... I might have bought a couple more figures for this...
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:41 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Garion77 wrote: Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:57 pm
Oh boy ! this is a tempting one ! I've been wanted for a while now to try my hand at something like that on the fantasy world type... but boy I'm so out of money with my 2 vacations ! One of two done, the next one is next week
I'll think about it and see if I can find one pretty cheap or see with my brother if he can print me something.
Definitely try the print out way
If you need some thing I could help too
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:42 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
WordenB wrote: Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:43 pm
I'll have a go, I have some figures to do for a diorama and a group build will hopefully give me the kick I need to get them done.
Yes this is exactly the purpose. Get some figures into a diorama and it comes alive !
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:32 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Good to see some participants interested
Been thinking about options to support figures while painting them
Cork collections are good…the cork with the wood base is from tequila I believe
Ca glue a brass rod in and drill a hole in fiber base somewhere hidden
These broken drill handles are handy
If they have a bit of drill left to them they can grab a figure’s base or foot
Plus the drill shank fits into this little figure vise
Or into cardboard holder
Any other ideas ???
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 12:47 am
by digger303
If the figure doesn't have a base.
Drilling a hole into the foot and inserting a dress makers pin works too. You can stick it into any bit of scrap foam.It doesn't have to be removed either once the painting is finished.
Cork is so easy to knock over with the full figure, but great for heads.
IMHO
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:10 am
by Tomcat64
If it's a 25/28mm sized figure on a base then I'll just hold the base.
If it's a larger set of components such as a 75mm kit or a 1/35 figure without a base for a dio then I'll normally drill a hole somewhere in a joint (or as Digger says under a foot) and then use a cocktail stick. You can generally trim the point so it'll fit snugly into the drill hole without using glue, but I'll also add a dab of PVA to hold it.
Almost inevitably whatever I use I'll end up with an angle that's just too fiddly to get to and will hold the figure (or part) directly, just being careful to keep it to minimum.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:13 am
by Tomcat64
RangerNeil wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:50 pm
Might have found an "interesting" subject
Ooooooooh awesome! I didn't know that one existed!!
RangerNeil wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:50 pm
Might have found an "interesting" subject
Ooooooooh awesome! I didn't know that one existed!!
Neither did I.
(Its come from an auction though so I hope to gawd its all there......)
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:24 pm
by Garion77
Garion77 wrote: Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:57 pm
Oh boy ! this is a tempting one ! I've been wanted for a while now to try my hand at something like that on the fantasy world type... but boy I'm so out of money with my 2 vacations ! One of two done, the next one is next week
I'll think about it and see if I can find one pretty cheap or see with my brother if he can print me something.
I'll have to pass finally unfortunately, for the moment, as personals problems are getting in the way of a few things at the moment. I'll concentrate on finishing my Gloster Javelin and Camel. I'll may be jump in later on. I'll still will go to my hobby store and look at what they have to offer.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:25 pm
by Garion77
RangerNeil wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:50 pm
Might have found an "interesting" subject
yes this is an interesting one ! and would be quite different.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:46 pm
by digger303
I 've got a Tamiya 1/16 pilot in the stash. Nothing terribly exciting, but anything to trim the stash rather than buy a new one.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 5:41 pm
by Tomcat64
digger303 wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:46 pm
...but anything to trim the stash rather than buy a new one.
Someone call a Doctor!!! Mr Digger's not feeling well!!!!!!!!
RangerNeil wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:50 pm
Might have found an "interesting" subject
yes this is an interesting one ! and would be quite different.
Going to be an easy build I think. After the last two auction purchases I thought I'd better make sure its all there.
Good news is everything is there.
Not so good is far from being unopened in sealed bags the assembly is about 70% complete.
Does this still qualify for inclusion??
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 12:49 am
by digger303
Doesn't bother me as most of the work in these figures is the painting.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:44 am
by Tomcat64
RangerNeil wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2024 6:21 pm
...
Not so good is far from being unopened in sealed bags the assembly is about 70% complete.
Does this still qualify for inclusion??
I checked with the Oracle - you're good to go on this one
As digger said - you've still got to paint him up
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 10:52 am
by RangerNeil
Cheers guys. Got to admit theres a lot of scope for the painting and thus a lot of learning.
But first there will be a LOT of sanding!!!!
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:03 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
RangerNeil wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 10:52 am
Cheers guys. Got to admit theres a lot of scope for the painting and thus a lot of learning.
But first there will be a LOT of sanding!!!!
Yes, the committee met and fully endorsed your entry
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:55 pm
by Stokesy44
Oh yeah, you're all smiles and laughing now but if he wins the damn SIG you will not believe the backlash you Mods will be in for.
It'll make the Battle of Helms Deep look like a punch up in a pub car park.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2024 1:56 am
by digger303
Stokesy44 wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:55 pm
Oh yeah, you're all smiles and laughing now but if he wins the damn SIG you will not believe the backlash you Mods will be in for.
It'll make the Battle of Helms Deep look like a punch up in a pub car park.
If you're hearing this broadcast, you ARE the resistance......
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2024 7:01 am
by RangerNeil
Stokesy44 wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:55 pm
Oh yeah, you're all smiles and laughing now but if he wins the damn SIG you will not believe the backlash you Mods will be in for.
It'll make the Battle of Helms Deep look like a punch up in a pub car park.
Hah!!! Never won a damn thing in all the 67 years I've been around so nothing for any one to worry about there!!
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2024 7:57 am
by Tomcat64
Stokesy44 wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:55 pm
Oh yeah, you're all smiles and laughing now but if he wins the damn SIG you will not believe the backlash you Mods will be in for.
"Win" you say?
To win there would need to be judging....
So I ask... are you prepared to be judged?
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:31 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
We are a week away from September 1st start
Get your figures ready!
You are welcome to start from a new kit OR paint an already built or partially built figure and document the painting process
Let’s just get some participation and posting here ’
Mine’s a 3D purchased Sparta figure ….a bit rough around his edges and out of scale
I have started removing print remnants and doing some putty on his muffin top
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 10:41 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
This video is a bit long, but a great example of diorama and figure work
The painting of flesh/skin is IMHO one of the hardest things to replicate
Please feel free to share interesting painting videos you may have
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 10:47 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Another good reference for face painting
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 11:01 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
An oil paint video for faces
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 11:13 pm
by aur0ra145
This should be fun. I've got tons of figures laying around in my pile of shame. I'm going to be giving the "Slap Chop" method a run for its money and see how that speeds up the process.
The Honest Wargamer did a great video on it.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2024 11:14 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
aur0ra145 wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 11:13 pm
This should be fun. I've got tons of figures laying around in my pile of shame. I'm going to be giving the "Slap Chop" method a run for its money and see how that speeds up the process.
The Honest Wargamer did a great video on it.
Cool
Adding yours to my video watch list
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 am
by RangerNeil
Gonna be a delayed start for me - got an unexpected and unwanted ambulance trip to hospital yesterday with suspected heart issues. No idea when I'll be home. .
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:05 am
by digger303
RangerNeil wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 am
Gonna be a delayed start for me - got an unexpected and unwanted ambulance trip to hospital yesterday with suspected heart issues. No idea when I'll be home. .
Awe crap mate that's not a great start to the week. At least they caught it and your still going. Will you need a op ?
Take care and may the recovery be quick and painless.
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 4:56 pm
by Tomcat64
RangerNeil wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 am
Gonna be a delayed start for me - got an unexpected and unwanted ambulance trip to hospital yesterday with suspected heart issues. No idea when I'll be home. .
That's not good mate, hope they get you sorted & back to the bench soon
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2024 4:57 pm
by Tomcat64
Not a video but another source of ideas & inspiration (and needless to say a bottomless well of temptation...)
I've got a pile of boxes for the project for this one, but I've gotta get that damned spaceship finished first
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 4:48 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
RangerNeil wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 am
Gonna be a delayed start for me - got an unexpected and unwanted ambulance trip to hospital yesterday with suspected heart issues. No idea when I'll be home. .
Hope you are doing ok
The heart is no joking matter
Re: Figure Building and Painting sig, 2024
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:26 pm
by aur0ra145
RangerNeil wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 am
Gonna be a delayed start for me - got an unexpected and unwanted ambulance trip to hospital yesterday with suspected heart issues. No idea when I'll be home. .
Yawza! Hope you get to feeling better with a quick recovery.
RangerNeil wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 am
Gonna be a delayed start for me - got an unexpected and unwanted ambulance trip to hospital yesterday with suspected heart issues. No idea when I'll be home. .
Yawza! Hope you get to feeling better with a quick recovery.
Back home. Typical medics - Monday I get half a dozen stood around the bed shaking their heads talking about erratic fibulations and what sort of major surgery is needed. Tuesday it turns out the whole pack of issues were down to having one of the arteries from the heart being shrunk in dia by 50% - which was fixed by shoving a stent in there and then kept in for obbo's overnight & Weds then sent home.
Actually feeling quite let down after all Mondays build up.
But - there was fun to be had! I dozed off during the procedure (took about 30 mins), got woken up by the lady operating the scanner thingy to find the doc who performed the procedure giving me the evil eye before saying in a VERY offended tone of voice "You SNORED throughout the whole procedure". Then whilst waiting for a bed to be found and wheeled in (they wouldn't let me walk) I was watching the nurse cleaning up all the protective sheets. She saw me watching and asked whether it bothered me seeing that amount of blood. Her face when I replied " No. Lost more than that in one go before now" was priceless....
Anyways - home now and clearing the bench ready for the Figure build!!!
RangerNeil wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2024 10:16 am
Gonna be a delayed start for me - got an unexpected and unwanted ambulance trip to hospital yesterday with suspected heart issues. No idea when I'll be home. .
Yawza! Hope you get to feeling better with a quick recovery.
Back home. Typical medics - Monday I get half a dozen stood around the bed shaking their heads talking about erratic fibulations and what sort of major surgery is needed. Tuesday it turns out the whole pack of issues were down to having one of the arteries from the heart being shrunk in dia by 50% - which was fixed by shoving a stent in there and then kept in for obbo's overnight & Weds then sent home.
Actually feeling quite let down after all Mondays build up.
But - there was fun to be had! I dozed off during the procedure (took about 30 mins), got woken up by the lady operating the scanner thingy to find the doc who performed the procedure giving me the evil eye before saying in a VERY offended tone of voice "You SNORED throughout the whole procedure". Then whilst waiting for a bed to be found and wheeled in (they wouldn't let me walk) I was watching the nurse cleaning up all the protective sheets. She saw me watching and asked whether it bothered me seeing that amount of blood. Her face when I replied " No. Lost more than that in one go before now" was priceless....
Anyways - home now and clearing the bench ready for the Figure build!!!
Ha ha
Your already for the figure build then
Glad to hear the problem was so easily fixed. Probably got a lecture on cutting down on certain foods and exercising
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No idea when I'll be home. 
