A Mini-Me for the In-ko-pah RR!

[Ray Dunakin]

One cool thing about working in 1/24th scale is that it's possible to model lifelike figures. I recently tried my hand at this, and made a few generic passenger figures. For my fourth figure, I decided to try a self-portrait. First, here's one of the pics I used as reference:

Here's the unpainted figure:

And here's a front view of the painted figure. I'm not sure why, but it looks better in person than it does in the photos:

I think the hair on top of the head probably should have been a little taller.

Side view:

And here's an example of how it will look on the layout:

Eventually I plan to build a model of my Trooper, complete with miniature versions of my aerial photography rockets, and set up the figure to look like he's about to launch one of the rockets.

 

[UP2CSX]

Ray, you handsome devil, you look good in 1:1 and 1:24 scale. I think this is the first time I've ever seen someone scratchbuild themselves. You did an outstanding job.

 

[Fazby]

Make sure no one sticks any pins in it!

 

[Ray Dunakin]

Make sure no one sticks any pins in it!

LOL!!! I never thought of that!

 

[CBCNSfan]

One word Ray "Fantastic"

I think the hair on top of the head probably should have been a little taller.

Not to worry, every morning as I look in the mirror I get the same feeling

Nice work
Cheers
Willis

 

[jbaakko]

That is great, wish we could do that in HO scale.

 

[vato loco]

Man you have talent, You can populate you layout with all your loved ones! That could be a cool side business

 

[Ray Dunakin]

Man you have talent, You can populate you layout with all your loved ones!

I plan to do that!

At some point I might molds of my best figures so I can cast duplicates to sell. For now I still have too many original figures to make first, among other things.

 

[ICG/SOU]

You've got good taste in shirts.

 

[Rogue]

Simply outstanding!

 

[Rico]

At some point I might molds of my best figures so I can cast duplicates to sell. For now I still have too many original figures to make first, among other things.[/QUOTE]

Cool, you can get people to send pics of "yourself" all over the place.
Can you make one with a parka?
Great job!

 

[brubakes]

wow thats really great work!

 

[Steve B]

How did i miss this thread, Ray thats outstanding, anyone else care to model themselves