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dapurrr
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Hercules Kit

#1 Post by dapurrr »

Scored one of these on ebay what a mess the picture did not tell the tale of numerous missing pieces and broken parts.I finally put back together the lion it was broken missing lower mouth I resculpted and used milliput to fill all gaps.Here are some pics of lion will post others as project goes along this is the 6 million dollar hercules rebuild :lol:
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#2 Post by WOLFMAN66 »

I'm sorry to hear this :( ,But it looks like a fine job your doing on the reconstruction process their on this kit and keep those wip shots comeing of it. :thumb2:
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#3 Post by DinoMike »

All I have to say is.... based in the look of that lion, you're gonna do ol' Herc proud! :D
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#4 Post by That Batman Guy »

HOLY CRAP! That is beautiful. 8)

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#5 Post by Mark M »

Oh Man... That is exceptional paintwork! Very nicely done! :thumb2:
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#6 Post by lugnut »

Love your technique. Beautiful results!
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#7 Post by beckwithh »

looking good !! you really nailed the colors .
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#8 Post by ignatz »

That's a great job reconstructing the lower jaw. It's a veritable Nip/Tuck of modeling! Great paint job too. I've got Aurora's Tarzan built but unpainted. Not too sure how to handle the lion. Might look at yours for inspiration!
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#9 Post by Night-Owl »

Very cool! Great repair work and painting!
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