Bushcraft Betty as a 3D figurine

[John Fenna]

Liquid poly - get a bottle of "liquid cement" ... the brush on glue made for polystyrene model kits (actually a solvent - brush it on and it melts the surface of the kit part, put the bits together and as the solvent evaporates the bits are glued together) ... drop small bits of the sprue the kit comes attached to into the bottle until it is a semi-liquid gloop of the desired thickness.
When applied to a model the "liquid poly" builds a thin surface of styrene as the solven evaporates. This surface can be built up in layers if needed.
Easy peasy!

 

[Angst]

lolol....you lot never cease to amaze me....i'm larfin me head off yet majorly impressed at same time....bushcraft meets porn lolol.....i really never expected to see this on here....

bought back a lot of memories too from when i was a littlun.

total respect (you pervs!)

a

 

[Biker]

lolol....you lot never cease to amaze me....i'm larfin me head off yet majorly impressed at same time....bushcraft meets porn lolol.....i really never expected to see this on here....

bought back a lot of memories too from when i was a littlun.

total respect (you pervs!)

a

So that's a thumbs up then, yes?

I was into model making as a kid, Airfix Tamiya etc, this is just a grown up version is all incorporating hand to eye coordination, painting skills, (In John's case panting skills) crafting abilities and dremel use.

Listen to me trying to justify myself

 

[roger-uk]

Don't forget I love roger-uk on the t-shirt John

:You_Rock_

 

[John Fenna]

and dremel use.

All hand tools for me....

 

[Angst]

lolol!.....biker....i think johns got more than his 'thumb up' ....not sure i wanna hear about his 'hand tools' either haha!

So that's a thumbs up then, yes?

I was into model making as a kid, Airfix Tamiya etc, this is just a grown up version is all incorporating hand to eye coordination, painting skills, (In John's case panting skills) crafting abilities and dremel use.

Listen to me trying to justify myself

ps.....i'm thinking.....maybe from now on it should be:

Lust makes the World go round......Love makes it all go pear-shaped...

 

[John Fenna]

lolol!.....biker....i think johns got more than his 'thumb up' ....not sure i wanna hear about his 'hand tools' either haha!



ps.....i'm thinking.....maybe from now on it should be:

Lust makes the World go round......Love makes it all go pear-shaped...

Steady there mate - this is just an exercise in craftmanship!
My love of craftsmanship is pure and innocent!
(we dont want this thread closed coz of ribald comments now do we!)
I am just tidying up the work so far, giving it a liquid poly glaze and fitting the bootlaces (thread) and that is it for today...

 

[John Fenna]

Don't forget I love roger-uk on the t-shirt John

:You_Rock_

Oh no - not on on my Betty!

 

[John Fenna]

I got to thinking - Betty is obviously looking for something...
So this is a 3D version of a "BB - top tips"
"Never lose essential kit"
She is only getting one boot - and she may not get a knife in her sheath...
Todays play -
Boots laced and with pull loop at rear

Possibles pouch with antler button closure

empty knife sheath (dont worry - it was only a Mora Clipper - and she has an Opinel in her possibles pouch)!

Later on I will file/sand/glaze the Milliput...

 

[Angst]

m8 thats outstanding....i cannot believe i'm following this with such interest....

ALL THE SKILLZ!

s

 

[John Fenna]

Many thanks for the compliments
My skills are kinda rusty tbh ....it is taking me a lot longer to get near the effects I want than it used to.
I tought that the figure being bigger than I am used to (nearer 1/12 than my old 1/32) it would be easier - but it is harder!
BTW - the blob on the base is my way of using up the excess putty I mix and do not use... it will become a day pack after all the other stuff is made - Waste not ,want not!

 

[Biker]

Many thanks for the compliments
My skills are kinda rusty tbh ....it is taking me a lot longer to get near the effects I want than it used to.
I tought that the figure being bigger than I am used to (nearer 1/12 than my old 1/32) it would be easier - but it is harder!
BTW - the blob on the base is my way of using up the excess putty I mix and do not use... it will become a day pack after all the other stuff is made - Waste not ,want not!

Not to be too pedantic John, but paraboots don't lace up like that.

Looking good mate, and that's an understatement.

 

[udamiano]

Very impressed by you all, nice work John,Biker,Ron, there all outstanding :notworthy

 

[John Fenna]

Not to be too pedantic John, but paraboots don't lace up like that.

Looking good mate, and that's an understatement.

These are custom, made to measure, high leg boots for the discerning Bushcrafter - and that is how they lace!
definately "one of a kind"

 

[Biker]

These are custom, made to measure, high leg boots for the discerning Bushcrafter - and that is how they lace!
definately "one of a kind"

Touché :swordfigh

Its just that I thought you said you wanted her to be accurate

 

[John Fenna]

Touché :swordfigh

Its just that I thought you said you wanted her to be accurate

When the lady came to my house she needed - new boots, new belt and pouch, new knife (sheath), new T-shirt and a new hair do (in her favourite styles of course).... naturally I gave/will give her the best I can ...not any old kit!
If daddy does not treat her right she may never go home!

 

[Biker]

When the lady came to my house she needed - new boots, new belt and pouch, new knife (sheath), new T-shirt and a new hair do (in her favourite styles of course).... naturally I gave/will give her the best I can ...not any old kit!
If daddy does not treat her right she may never go home!

You really REALLY need to get out more John.

 

[Angst]

ok....this is getting weird......

me like

 

[John Fenna]

You really REALLY need to get out more John.

Aye - you got that right!
Busy making knives up while not working on Betty - the weather out there is AWFUL - persistant and wetting drizzle interspersed with heavy showers ... it is not even worth strolling up my woods - and I dare not go anywhere that I may be tempted to spend money as my forthcoming Visa bill is going to be a stinker!

 

[Tengu]

I think its fantastic.

Ive done models in my time but never like that.