It's shaping up to be a bit of a slow weekend brush-wise, so I am going to make the best of it and start clipping and tying-off loose threads. . .
First up. . . ALVH's base and groundwork. I am using an Andrea base; PP-05 to be precise. Not a bad base, per se, but definitely not up to "show" standards! So I spent some time with sandpaper, pads, and film, and got it to an acceptable level. I then textured the pedestal with Rust-oleum Black Multi-Colored Textured spray, which helped hide any remaining flaws. While it may not be a show-stopper, it does set off the figure nicely! And that, after all, is the primary job of a base!!
More to follow in the days ahead as the situation warrants. . .
UPDATE - 28.01.2012. . . I began the groundwork today, fairing-in the kit-supplied "boardwalk"--albeit significantly stressed and modi- fied--to the finished base. It's about 60-or so % done: one more session, two at the outside, ought to take care of it.
The collar is now done. All that is really left to paint per se on the figure is the watch chain. The rest is finishing and minor details; and once mounted, the hair.
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