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 All Done. arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, Very very nice, is this all hand painted and what a contrast of colours, I studded martial arts for many years and I am aware of this type of art. Well done Andy, Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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A very interesting figure. Sat here looking at his helmet and in particular that cresent shape i wonder how comfortable the helmet was  Very colourful finish indeed. Happy Modelling
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Very nice indeed Andy, as always a brilliant finish. 
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Nice job Andy,  Steve
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Yep, have to agree with everyone here Andy, fabulous work as usual....  Regards Alan
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Hi Trev Thanks for your comments and looking in. The bust came with a better than normal guide to painting and history of Date but I also did some searching the get things as right as I could. The black lacquered unadorned armour he favoured and equipped his entire army in the same type. Now I bet that was a sight to see an entire army equipped with the same black armour marching towards you like today's military forces are kitted out the same but this was 16th century Japan so he literaly paid himself for the kit to dress his army. Although he favoured the severe all black lacquered 'gomaido' in the Yukinobada style he went to town with his 'jinbaori' or sleeveless campaign jackets with many surviving examples and one that is depicted in this bust. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Thanks everyone for your kind comments this is my first bust so its all much appreciated and as always there is room for improvement with the next one as its a learning curve as always. The full Japanese pilot I did ages ago was another first I was almost happy with, http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=12711
I still have the bust and figure to do based on the Apopilictal film so more soon and again thanks for your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks Andy for a very interesting reply, do you build the paint work up with thin layers over a time, and what type of paint do you use, reason I have a 12th century Englishman Crusader to paint at some time and looking at your work has moved me on to having a go. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi Trev The bust was firstly cleaned up to remove any casting marks mould lines then two coats of zero paints white primer/micro filler were applied the bust was then left for around a week so the primer was fully cured. You dont need to wait a week but thats what I chose to do. The painting was all done by hand using a set of very small brushes I have like those in the link below, http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...d085:g:9WEAAOSwcu5URkK4
For the black Lacquered effect I used Tamiyas semi gloss black the rest of the paints I used were from Vallejo and Lifecolor as listed below, Lifecolor set:- 'black rubber shades, used for the bust base. Vallejo:- Face painting set. Vallejo:- Game color large boxed set. Vallejo:- Game color extra opaque set. Vallejo:- Model air metallic effects. Depending on the effect your after such as a hard finish like solid armour then coats can just be applied until you get the effect your happy with, clothing will need several layers of thinned paint to give high and low light effects. There are several good books out there with tips for painting figures and busts, I have the full set from the link below that Spencer first told us about. http://www.mrblackpublications.com/
Of course you can read all the books you like but the only way to do it is to get stuck in and paint to find the best way that suits your techniques and above all practice on something cheap firstly. Last of all if you have a major disaster then striping back and restarting is also an option. Hope this helps. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thank you Andy for your reply, most interesting and very helpful. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Glad to be of help Trev Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for the info Andy. Got this bust stashed away with a complete samurai kit, so noted for reference for a later date. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Not a problem Del, glad to be of help. Be careful when cleaning up the top edge of the lobster tail of the helmet as the resin is very thin here and too much can easily be taken off Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Well done Andy, am still baffled by the sheer size of the helmet crescent, which if not detachable, would have his helmet/head being pulled all over the place during battle 
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Tom. That crescent has had me baffled too since I made the Armour set but after seeing the elaborate way the helmet is tied onto the head with the helmet straps it looks like it's well seated in place and will not move. The crescent I beleave would have been made of a light wood and as it just clipped in place with a spring type clip would have been easily discarded if it got in the way. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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A weapon in its own right., as Lance-Corporal Jones used to say.... "they don't like it up 'em!" 
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Couldnt agree more Tom Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Not sure how I missed this one Andy, I must be getting old and senile?! Nice work, the painting looks good and I love those gold lines against the blue, it really makes the whole bust 'pop' and is very pleasing to the eye!!
Well done!!
Kev 
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I like this a lot. It really looks top notch. People modelling is hard to do and you have done a grand job Andy. Chris. On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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