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There
are some who may feel that the Rommel figure has been done so
many times that it nolonger carries anymore interest. I have seen multiple versions , some of which were mass produced and others done by very capable customizers. Each new version, the representation looks better. This is my lastest rendition of Rommel and is my third attempt. I suppose that is how one gets better, that is to do it over and over. I am happy with the outcome. |
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With the figures that I make, it is easier to list what stock items I used: Dragon body with modified shoulder and height Dragon bendable gloved hands Dragon binoculars with new leather strap NewLine Miniatures German officer's boots The great coat is made from real leather. As usual, the leather was harvested from an old leather jacket from the thrift store. I think the thrift shop is by far the least expensive way of obtaining leather. The plaid scarf was taken from an old shirt again from the thrift shop. The peaked cap was custom made and the british disposable goggles was constructed with the clear polycarbonate plastic from Dragon box. A fine suede leather piece was attached and some tan elastic was secured in place with the eyelet machine that a good friend was able to obtain on my behalf. Once again, the head scultpure was done in plasticine clay, molded and converted into flesh tone resin. The skin tones were done with drybrush technique onto the flesh tone head. I use "Americana" craft acrylics, light cinnamon and burnt sienna to achieve the final result. I prefer painting onto flesh tone heads as I have not been able to achieve the transparency of real flesh with a base coat of paint. I am simply not that accomplished a painter. |
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The
field marshal shoulder board is shown in this last photograph.
The viewer may notice that I do not do much weathering of my figures.
It is just a matter ot taste. Often I see too much weathering and at times detract from the figure itself. Over weathering is easy to do and I have been quilty of that. It is also a quick way of ruining the figure.
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