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Posted - 07/16/2016 : 09:59:22 AM
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Bob,
I certainly do approve and extremely flattered to see my name on such a beautiful building. My wife is also impressed. Until I showed her your photos she did not realize that you were doing a lot more than slapping a name on a shack or something. I can only say you're a real artist.
Thank you.
Mike
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Guff
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Posted - 07/16/2016 : 10:02:17 AM
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Bob, I love this build. The design, the scenery, the interior and the how to instructions. Most of us learned some new techniques from watching this build. FANTASTIC!!!! Thanks for sharing.
  
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Bill Gill
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Posted - 07/16/2016 : 10:49:34 AM
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Nice Bob!
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hon3_rr
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Posted - 07/16/2016 : 11:21:29 AM
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Well done. Looking forward to the next project.
As an aside, there is a whole hobby devoted to the painting of horse figures. They use some techniques which will provide us with unique modeling finishes. I'm still researching, but thought that I would throw out the information.
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Orionvp17
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Posted - 07/16/2016 : 3:06:50 PM
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Bob,
The building and the figures are magnificent.
I'm positive that any tutorials or hints and tips on painting figures that you want to share with us will be well received. I'll be front row center, taking notes.
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Posted - 07/16/2016 : 7:38:55 PM
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Bob, just one word keeps coming into mind while looking at this build'.
MARVELOUS simply MARVELOUS'..
I look forward to any tid bits that you provide. When you received the Master award from that organization, they sure awarded it to the right guy'..No question about it. Those horses look real and are quite beautiful... 
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Posted - 07/17/2016 : 02:07:47 AM
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Wow, that looks fantastic! Very well done, as always!
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Michael Hohn
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Posted - 07/17/2016 : 11:25:01 AM
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Bob,
I am not at all surprised you've been recognized in the past for your figure painting. The horse and people really fill your model with warmth and life.
Mike
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Posted - 07/17/2016 : 1:53:17 PM
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Bob, your newest batch of photo's show just how charming this Blacksmith shop is. The only thing that's missing, is a horseshoe hung above the entrance just below the sign. For good luck!
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Posted - 07/17/2016 : 4:00:18 PM
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Excellent work all around Bob! 
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Posted - 07/18/2016 : 11:34:05 AM
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Guys, it would take a book to really explain the figure hobby. Great looking figures have been produced starting at one end, simply painting a stock commercial figure on to the other end, scratch building the entire figure. In between, where I think most of the work is done, there is modifying and changing stock figures with scratch built details. Sounds a bit like Model Railroading doesn't it.
As an example, here's s photo of two plastic kit figures. I'm sure many will recognize the one on the right as the Lone Ranger. In order to make a figure based on a famous painting I changed the leg and head positions of the horse, added horse furniture, disassembled the figure, carved off unwanted detail, reposed it and added details from epoxy putty, and painted it.



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hon3_rr
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Posted - 07/18/2016 : 11:49:02 AM
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Bob, Well, your past hobby explains a lot. I was noticing what a remarkable finish was applied to the details and figures in the diorama and happened to focus on the horse. I know that earning the title of Master Figure Artist by the National Capitol Military Collectors is no small feat!! So even though you say you are taking shortcuts, your 'touch' is still coming through to those who view your work. Again, nicely done and I congratulate you. It was your outstanding finish on the details and figures which prompted my comment about the horse painting hobby.
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