Simple Airfix conversions (2 Viewers)

[blaster]

Hi all

Local owner of a model shop invited me to do some simple Airfix figure conversions to generate some commercial interest for the brand. So I had an audience of seven which was a record (the previous event apparently had only two). There was some healthy internet traffics on this according to the owner who was pleased. Anyway, I mng to demo three simple conversions to this stage. Had a pleasant time interacting with other likeminded souls.

 

[blaster]

While sculpting more bisons, I also reworked this polish lancer horse. Changed the hind leg posture

 

[blaster]

I reworked the pose for the basketballer. Decided to base it on a pose made famous by Michael Jordan. Started on the legs and extended it. Then the arms as well.

 

[Al Fisher]

Nicely done! What medium are you using to fill in the gaps? I'd like to give it a try . . .

Bosun AL

 

[blaster]

Hi Al

i use a two part epoxy putty of resin and hardener. Various brands are A+B, milliput, Duro and knedatite. Hope that helps.

Vic.

 

[Al Fisher]

Thanks . . . I'll give it a try!

Bosun Al

 

[Mike Niederman]

Duro, Kneadatite, and "greenstuff" are different names for the same product. I use Apoxie Sculpt, which is similar to another brand: Magic Sculpt. I prefer them to Milliput for ease of use. Buy the smallest quantity available, they seem to last forever. I see the online prices are frequently very inflated, so shop around.

 

[blaster]

Some minor updates. Horse pose is done. Bldg up the fig details slowly.

 

[blaster]

More minor updates.

 

[itisi]

More minor updates.

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Looking good Victor. Rod

 

[blaster]

Hi Rod,

thx. Finally ptd this in some colours

 

[blaster]

Took out this figure and decided to continue WIP. The arms were substituted and the calves were built up.

 

[blaster]

The head was reposed. I resculpted most of the shorts and attached the basketball to the left hand with a wire.

 

[blaster]

A basic undercoat.

 

[blaster]

Decided to extend the legs.

 

[blaster]

almost done with the sculpting except for the shoes.

 

[blaster]

I finished sculpting this and am now starting to paint it.

 

[blaster]

wip

 

[blaster]

Starting on the logos.

 

[blaster]

Ive painted and allowed the basic logos to dry out. Then decided to shorten the left hand and redo the face and ears which are rather undefined.