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Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 17, 2017 10:13:26 GMT -5
I am trying to challenge myself more. With the Satan's Crate I just finished, I was forced to try a muddier style of painting. This was outside my comfort zone and took me some time to learn and feel ok with the out come. But I find that, I need that kind of challenge. While looking at model kits with LaughingDoe, She asked what I consider to be a tough kit to build? I told her that the Silly Surfers have a reputation for being difficult. She suggested I "try those then". Was this a challenge? I picked up 2 Sillysufers and chose the Hodad to work on first. I did start last week and got alot of sanding and filling and sanding done.  I used the trusty goopy ol tractor primer. Filled in alot of the cracks I missed but after dry time I was still unhappy with the gaps in the parts, so more filling, sanding and priming.  I feel a little better about things now. There are some thing to put together still, 6pack and pelly but I am not sure what I want to do with them yet. |
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Hodad
Oct 18, 2017 12:18:00 GMT -5
Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 18, 2017 12:18:00 GMT -5
Smashed my head real good yesterday. Got a concussion, goose egg and a black eye. Just going to have fun painting today.   Thanks for checking on the Hodad. |
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Hodad
Oct 18, 2017 18:16:14 GMT -5
Post by TooOld on Oct 18, 2017 18:16:14 GMT -5
Wow you're movin' right along and your paint work is lookin' great ! I've also heard that the Silly Surfers and the Frantics are a challenge to build . I've got them all and have never got up the nerve to try one .  |
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Hodad
Oct 19, 2017 11:19:24 GMT -5
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Post by yekoms on Oct 19, 2017 11:19:24 GMT -5
Hey Growly, I hope that you're feelin' better..Hodad looks good. The only figures that Ive painted are the Deals Wheels heads. I dont have to bang my head to paint the bigger figures do I? Haha.
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Hodad
Oct 19, 2017 17:49:42 GMT -5
Post by itsonlyakit on Oct 19, 2017 17:49:42 GMT -5
HoDads are a despicable breed. In the surf scene they are party animals, can't surfboard the waves so hang about beach hoping to get lucky. I created a diorama using 2 of the "Silly Surfers" kits. Will try to add photos, cannot photobucket anymore. Cheers
Hey It worked, small, click on for bigger, but got around the 'bucket'
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Hodad
Oct 20, 2017 21:30:08 GMT -5
Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 20, 2017 21:30:08 GMT -5
Wow you're movin' right along and your paint work is lookin' great ! I've also heard that the Silly Surfers and the Frantics are a challenge to build . I've got them all and have never got up the nerve to try one . I think the reputation for being a challenge comes from all the seem work you have to do. Can't be sure of that as I am only on my first Silly surfer so far. I wouldn't mind trying those Frantics too. |
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Oct 20, 2017 21:39:24 GMT -5
Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 20, 2017 21:39:24 GMT -5
Hey Growly, I hope that you're feelin' better..Hodad looks good. The only figures that Ive painted are the Deals Wheels heads. I dont have to bang my head to paint the bigger figures do I? Haha. I am no where near 100%, I have times of great confusion and deep pain. I hope to be cleared for work next week. No you dont have to bang your head, just thought my figure modeling skills need work. And I am kinda waiting for that deals wheel to come out in Dec, Haha! |
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Oct 20, 2017 21:58:09 GMT -5
Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 20, 2017 21:58:09 GMT -5
HoDads are a despicable breed. In the surf scene they are party animals, can't surfboard the waves so hang about beach hoping to get lucky. I created a diorama using 2 of the "Silly Surfers" kits. Will try to add photos, cannot photobucket anymore. Cheers Hey It worked, small, click on for bigger, but got around the 'bucket' Ya, we had a Hodad show up at the beach I used to surf as a teen. He had a B*tchen woodiewagon. He would drive up and play loud music, drink and heckle us about our surfing ability. One day one of the older kids pointed out he was a Hodad. We all asked how he knew? "His dang board is bolted to his car!" sure nough there were no straps just 4 big bolt heads. HODAD!!! Thanks for sharing your Silly Surfers. I have had a real hard time finding pics of others builds. I love the colors youve used on yours and great work on that woody. If any one else has sillysurfers or Frantics pics I would love to see them! Thanks |
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Post by itsonlyakit on Oct 21, 2017 0:41:49 GMT -5
Hello Grumpygrowly
Please take care of that concussion and make sure a Dr. clears you for work or driving. I am posting more photos of the dio build. Hodad got fresh feet from Mr. Gasser those sandals were toooooo big. I copied a Hawaaian shirt pattern from a Google find. Cigar was shortened and new Budweiser labels for new beer cans, plastic beer can frame from real thing. Gave him a 'chick magnet' button ( like he needs it ! ) My painting process usually includes primer then base coating with acrylics then oils for most figure surfaces. Woodie was airbrushed and clear-coated as required. Woodie got front fenders from '55 Chev custom buckets and rears from a Kenworth. Horn was relocated and surfer mascot glued to the rad top. The Woodie is meant to be twisted with a wheel off ground for the kit base, I changed all that. The beach sand is from Cancun via a friend. Did you see the clams? Cheers Gord
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Hodad
Oct 21, 2017 0:45:45 GMT -5
Post by itsonlyakit on Oct 21, 2017 0:45:45 GMT -5
Adding some more fotos the slow way.................Cheers Eh!
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Post by yekoms on Oct 21, 2017 8:01:36 GMT -5
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Hodad
Oct 22, 2017 13:55:30 GMT -5
Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 22, 2017 13:55:30 GMT -5
Hey Gord, you know i Dig the clams. HaHa
I'm hoping to get cleared for work by the Dr. , but I have had some blacking out and long slow stares into the nothingness that seem to concern others. Time and rest will help.
thanks.
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Hodad
Oct 23, 2017 11:06:22 GMT -5
Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 23, 2017 11:06:22 GMT -5
 I had a bit of fun painting bits. Clam and Crab are painted as I find them here in CA tidepools. I tried to "redden" the hair of the Hodad. I used a chalky white paint for the "rolled Cig?" And I thought he might be enjoying a six pack of Rolling Rock, cans still need aluminum tops. Again thank you all for checken in on the Hodad and Me. |
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Oct 23, 2017 13:04:13 GMT -5
Post by TooOld on Oct 23, 2017 13:04:13 GMT -5
Your painting skills are AAA+++ !  |
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Post by grumpygrowly on Oct 24, 2017 11:00:42 GMT -5
Your painting skills are AAA+++ ! Thanks! Beers?   I popped some holes in the empty cans and left out 2 of the 8 cans that came with the kit. I did spray can the beers; i wanted a crisp look to them. I tried to hand paint and I always showed texture in my brush strokes. However, Laughingdoe has a what I would call a "magic box"; It has a wonder of mixers for oil and acrylic paints so you can get your desired effect. Like Hodad's cig, it's painted with "liquid Parchment" that I "borrowed",,,oops. On the top layer, in the box is, Black gesso, Mixing white, Crackle pastes and gels, 7 types of molding paste, Varnishes, pearl lusters, some texture builders,,,,,, and then I saw the self leveling gel. Mixed a bit up, but even with Laughingdoe's self leveling gel I wasn't happy with the out come. So I went back to the rattle can. everything has a time and a place, using the correct tool can make a world of difference. It does help to know how to use those tools, I'll ask her next time. ? ? ? "magic box" ? ? ? No I can't tell Y'all what else is in there. I fact, What box? I hit my head, I don't remember any box....  |
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