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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 06:43 AM UTC
Pure evil , the stuff is FM , [ Friggin Magic ] , ...... sorcery .....
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Posted: Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 07:06 AM UTC
chazman
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2020 - 08:17 AM UTC

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How'd you do the shoe laces?



I very carefully drilled tiny holes in the shoes for the laces. The laces were made from copper wire taken from a cut open extension cord. I then proceeded to ruin the tiny holes with super glue blobs when I attached the wire.
My continuing love/hate relationship with superglue.
J



Super glue is crazy stuff sometimes. Out of the same bottle, you'll get a bond unbelievably strong and fast and again out of the same bottle, it won't stick or dry.
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2020 - 09:01 AM UTC

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Super glue is crazy stuff sometimes. Out of the same bottle, you'll get a bond unbelievably strong and fast and again out of the same bottle, it won't stick or dry.



You are aware that it has a "shelf life" and that exposure to heat reduces that considerable. Some folks, if allowed, put it in the fridge in an effort to extend it's active life. I'd recommend only buying small quantities to cover what you need at the time.
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2020 - 10:10 AM UTC

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How'd you do the shoe laces?



I very carefully drilled tiny holes in the shoes for the laces. The laces were made from copper wire taken from a cut open extension cord. I then proceeded to ruin the tiny holes with super glue blobs when I attached the wire.
My continuing love/hate relationship with superglue.
J



Super glue is crazy stuff sometimes. Out of the same bottle, you'll get a bond unbelievably strong and fast and again out of the same bottle, it won't stick or dry.



Yes,and it tends to do the latter when you are trying to glue that teeny part that is impossible to hold in place for long.
J
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Posted: Monday, January 20, 2020 - 10:11 AM UTC

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Super glue is crazy stuff sometimes. Out of the same bottle, you'll get a bond unbelievably strong and fast and again out of the same bottle, it won't stick or dry.



You are aware that it has a "shelf life" and that exposure to heat reduces that considerable. Some folks, if allowed, put it in the fridge in an effort to extend it's active life. I'd recommend only buying small quantities to cover what you need at the time.





Yes,I buy small little bottles. Very wise.
J
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Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 02:42 PM UTC
He ain't heavy

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Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 06:01 PM UTC
WOW! You have done it again brilliant.
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Posted: Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 07:20 PM UTC
Pure magic once more!!!
maartenboersma
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 12:18 AM UTC
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 01:36 AM UTC
Wayne,Irwin and Maarten,
Thanks Gents for the nice words of encouragement. Great way to begin the day for me,
J
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 02:22 AM UTC
That's just about perfect, Jerry!

Excellent job
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 02:55 AM UTC

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That's just about perfect, Jerry!

Excellent job



Merci Sean !
J
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 03:43 AM UTC
Great work!
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 04:15 AM UTC

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Great work!



Thanks buddy !
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 06:18 AM UTC
Great job Jerry, you have really captured the youthful look on the standing fig, and the pain of his wounded comrade. Please keep them coming. Best regards........Dale
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 07:47 AM UTC
The capture of the pain on his pain while his mate stoically carries him to safety is great.
jrutman
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 08:00 AM UTC

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Great job Jerry, you have really captured the youthful look on the standing fig, and the pain of his wounded comrade. Please keep them coming. Best regards........Dale



Thanks buddy,really appreciate your kind remarks,
J
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 08:00 AM UTC

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The capture of the pain on his pain while his mate stoically carries him to safety is great.



Graeme,thanks so much mate for checking in and commenting !
J
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 08:22 AM UTC
Really like the look of the bandaged leg. First class as always.
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 08:27 AM UTC
Truly a wonderful piece which captures emotion, determination, and the strength of camaraderie. Well done, Jerry!

Cheers!🍺
—mike
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 08:34 AM UTC

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Really like the look of the bandaged leg. First class as always.




Paul and Mike !
Thanks for taking the time to write some generous comments . I love it!
J
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Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 10:59 PM UTC
Bravo maestro, perfect photo too
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Posted: Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 01:51 AM UTC
One of those very rare models which manages to capture and convey the emotion of the scene it is depicting. For me the standout detail is the simple hand contact between your two figures: don't worry fella you're going to make it home.
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Posted: Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 03:38 AM UTC
Tim and Richard,
Very nice way to begin my rainy day by reading your excellent comments guys. Thanks so much,
J