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Chip wrote:

Jake looks very relaxed in his new bod , and seems to of slimmed him down some .

He does indeed! I am very happy with the result, but yeah, he needs an M32 to broaden his shoulders a bit

Blondeactionman wrote:

I use citadel paints from Games workshop, they do a great flesh colour, maybe that would help? you could always lighten it white some white? A friend of mine suggested once to use bone white for the eyes so they are not so striking. I must admit, I never tried that technique, so I cannot say whether it worked? One tip he did give me was to paint the head upside down and I know that works a treat! Another good painting tip is while holding the brush, extend your small finger to touch your third finger you are holding the head in. This will and does make your hand much steadier . I used a small amount of glue to hold the sides of the hat in place. Hope it helps

Thanks Dal. But I have the tremor problem with my left hand, which would be the one I paint with (I'm left handed) so maybe if I used the small
finger to make it steady? My first attempt will be doing the hair on a vintage Joe I picked up. I don't think that will be a problem. My main concern
are the tiny details, like the eyes. I also have a Bruce Willis head molded in white that I was planning on doing a Joe Colton figure from the Joe movie.

Can you tell me the name of the color for flesh tones from Citadel? I will need that for both heads. Is the white color called bone white? I also need
to get it along with some red to repaint the scar.

Ah man, too many projects and too little time. In the last month or so I was able to get four vintage Joe bodies. Each need a little, or a bit of work.
And I already had some figure projects to do. I think I'm biting off more than I can chew.

Daryl

TNshooter wrote:

Blondeactionman wrote:

I think I'm biting off more than I can chew.

Most of us do that, I think!  More than we can chew, and more than we can afford! [/quote]

SCU_HQ wrote:

TNshooter wrote:

Blondeactionman wrote:

I think I'm biting off more than I can chew.

Most of us do that, I think!  More than we can chew, and more than we can afford!

I got a chart for Action Man hair colors from a member at The Trenches, which has the new color names.

I'm wondering if I should use Cadian Fleshtone or Kislev Flesh for a Joe face? I've heard the color out of
the bottle is darker than it is once it dries. Although that is with a different brand. Liquitex seems to be
the brand mostly used here.

But I can get Citadel paints at Amazon.

Thanks Dal!

I've never used acrylic paint, it will be interesting to see if I'm successful or not.

TNshooter wrote:

Thanks Dal!

I've never used acrylic paint, it will be interesting to see if I'm successful or not.

It's great to use, remember to have a small pot of water to dip he brush first, then into the paint, will help to water it down a bit. It does give really nice results

Thanks Dal,

But what is the best way to mix colors? It's my understanding that red and white is mixed to
make the color for the scar on the cheek.

TNshooter wrote:

Thanks Dal,

But what is the best way to mix colors? It's my understanding that red and white is mixed to
make the color for the scar on the cheek.

For mixing colours I usually use a small tub and dad blobs of paint into it then mix it together to get the colour I want. As for the scar colour, I think your on the right lines but it is an ongoing experiment until you get the right colour? I have never repainted the scar, so I'm afraid, I don't know?

Been going through some old pictures and came across this one.

On Patrol by Dal Lee, on Flickr

That sure is a classic oldie from you Dal. It’s really good to see this picture being shared once again.

Impressive ‘Nam type scene! Very nicely posed. I can almost feel the heat and humidity of that jungle setting.

Very nicely taken , I agree with Dave gives off it`s own atmosphere .

Thanks guys for all the great comments on my old pic! really means a lot!

Wow Dal, I missed that Nam pic, that is an excellent one in deed. When did you originally take it?

BrandontheFigureFreak wrote:

Wow Dal, I missed that Nam pic, that is an excellent one in deed. When did you originally take it?

Cheers Brandon, I think I took that about three or fours years back now?

Blondeactionman wrote:

BrandontheFigureFreak wrote:

Wow Dal, I missed that Nam pic, that is an excellent one in deed. When did you originally take it?

Cheers Brandon, I think I took that about three or fours years back now?

Cool Dal, that is great

Okay, so as a few folks who know who pop into chat, Commander Rivers has recently been upgraded onto a TBL M33 body. There were a couple of reasons for this, 1) His old custom body was becoming extremely loose, and 2) having him on a TBL, makes his articulation so much better for comics.
Fear not, vintage fans, Jake has a mint EE Talker body which lives inside his Talking commander AM box . Here are a few black and white pics of Jake on his new body.

Jake B/W 01 (5) by Dal Lee, on Flickr
Jake B/W 01 (4) by Dal Lee, on Flickr
Jake B/W 01 (3) by Dal Lee, on Flickr
Jake B/W 01 (2) by Dal Lee, on Flickr
Jake B/W 01 (1) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

These pics look great in monochrome! Dramatic and impressive!

Good to know that Jake can be "restored" to original condition if ever there is a need to do so. This looks like a a great way to enjoy your figs in the "modern era" while preserving the potential value as a collectable vintage piece.

SCU_HQ wrote:

These pics look great in monochrome! Dramatic and impressive!

Good to know that Jake can be "restored" to original condition if ever there is a need to do so. This looks like a a great way to enjoy your figs in the "modern era" while preserving the potential value as a collectable vintage piece.

Thanks Dave! the new body is so much better for movement. Yeah, he has his vintage body if ever the occasion arises fr him to need it. Though In truth I doubt he will .
It was great fun to be able to upgrade Jake and give him the body, I think he deserved

Jakes looking good !

All those hours in the gym have really paid off.

Nice!!!

While I'm really happy to hear this..

Blondeactionman wrote:

Fear not, vintage fans, Jake has a mint EE Talker body which lives inside his Talking commander AM box .

I have to say Jake looks amazing! Look out Hollywood, the next great action hero is on his way!



...and if we all start upgrading our favourite Vam with these bodies we all know who to blame!