On the Workbench

[Rick]

I really need to figure out Photoshop. I'm such a neanderthal with that stuff.

I still have film I need to drop off, lol.

Anyways, I have this Cat and Mouse story line and took some practice shots. I really want this to be a night scene.

 

[Videoviper]

If you don't want to pay Photoshop prices, GIMP is a free to use software that with a little work does most of what PS does.

 

[Sgt301]

Hey fellas, since this thread was for items on our workbench, I thought I’d ask if anyone knew of any customizers that made the shoulder joints in good plastic for Joy Toys 1:18 female figures like the Legion 45 girl? I’ve had two separate figures break the shoulder joint with slight movements while posing the figures.

 

[Videoviper]

Next project…..
I was going to design the cloths in GIMP & then print to a t shirt to get fabric tunics.

I was doing a dry fit when I found some pleather just not sure how to get the chest logos on the knights.

 

[Videoviper]

Still working on it

NI! NI!

 

[Videoviper]

Is there a1:18 Ronald Lee Ermey head sculpt. There is one for 12”

If not why the &*#% Not!

 

[nacho]

I'd definitely take a 1:18 and/or 1:12 scale sculpt of R Lee Ermey. Sgt Slaughter my ass, Gunny was the OG drill sgt.

He was on Adam Carolla's podcast about a year before he died, and he was talking about owning/operating a brothel in the Philippines (IIRC)... as only an old-school guy like himself could do. He's one of those guys... you'd never get tired of hearing his stories, as I'm pretty sure he lived about seven lifetimes.

 

[nacho]

Is there a1:18 Ronald Lee Ermey head sculpt. There is one for 12”

If not why the &*#% Not!

It just occurred to me, I have a 1:18 Gunny-esque drill seargent preordered as part of the Marauders Vietnam kickstarter. He's part of a 2-pack. They won't be out until '23, but I have no doubt they'll be selling the figure on the website after all the pledges are shipped out.

The sculpt is a little "young" for an Ermey figure, but it might do, depending on exactly how accurate you need it to be. I certainly plan to use him in that vein.

 

[Sgt301]

I’m looking forward to getting these kickstarters for my collection. I have a couple Vietnam era vehicles that really need period accurate troops.

 

[The Willoughbian]

Figured we should re-do the thread. I found it useful to motivate me to actually finish stuff!

I avail myself to give greeting and gratitude, How you all been?

 

[The Willoughbian]

forgive my decorum.

 

[Videoviper]

Presidential Powers activate!!!
&
Somabitch!

 

[Sgt301]

Red tie, signifies power! I had a friend that would give me advice about dressing for job interviews within my department and he always loved that red tie 🫡

 

[Videoviper]

Transform & roll out!

Also may need to get another 6 wheeled Jeep for Roller.

 

[Videoviper]

Next project: Childhood wish come true
78 Viper

Yes that’s a 1/18 scale My Favorite martian ship.

 

[nacho]

Where's the martian?

 

[Videoviper]

Where's the martian?

In a bin somewhere, probably a bar backgrounder. The model kit has a non articulated Martian but it works well with 3.75

The ship was an early attempt at painting with chrome. I currently have a couple of projects on my work bench using chrome that look so much better.