Rosie the Riveter Pin-up

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Rosie the Riveter Pin-up

#1 Post by harpooner54 »

This is a project that I just finished painting. It is based (somewhat) on the image of Rosie
the Riveter from World War II. Taking elements from both Norman Rockwell's painting &
the "We Can Do It!" poster- then creating more of a pin-up version of the character. I was
provided the base & some of the scenic elements- beam, tool box & 55 gal. drum. The
figure, gloves, lunch box & rivet gun are all my sculpting. This is a resin cast of my original
sculpt. It is approximately 1/8 scale & is about 8.75 in. tall- with a base of 5x7 in.
The air line for the rivet gun is actually a length of insulated wire with a small hex nut &
a short piece of brass tubing for a connector.

For more information- you may want to contact James Whitman at KitKong Model Mansion
kitkong1@modelmansion.com

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#2 Post by kitbuilderman »

David,

sweet painting really nice all the way around.

regards,
Bill Ray Bushnell
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#3 Post by Nalissa2 »

That is all aces! Very nicely done! She's a little "clean" for her job, but great job!
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#4 Post by boxerdog »

fantastic for sure
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#5 Post by Crazy Joe »

This is ALL KINDS OF AWESOME!!!

You say that James has kitted this sculpt for real? If so, I'd sure like to snag one...
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#6 Post by resin addict »

David, this is just another example of your gift for sculpting.
Excellent work.
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#7 Post by Zephyr »

Stunning! Beautiful flesh and her face is gorgeous. Her clothing is superb and her tools and the base are excellent.

A fabulous build!
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#8 Post by Crazy Joe »

You say that James has kitted this sculpt for real? If so, I'd sure like to snag one...
Looks like I've answered my own question - I'm jumpin' on one of these!
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#9 Post by Lukvader »

Great paintup on a nice kit !
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#10 Post by Mboz »

Nicely done.
It really captures the period of everyone pitching in.
The buttons are a nice touch also.

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Nice job
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#12 Post by Crazy Joe »

I just ordered mine - I COULDN'T wait 'til halftime...
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#13 Post by Faust »

An excellent bit of sculpting and painting.
Very nice.
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Crazy Joe wrote:I just ordered mine - I COULDN'T wait 'til halftime...
Me too! :lol:
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#15 Post by gordman43 »

Gorgeous work, David!! I always enjoy seeing what you're up to.

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#16 Post by zotz »

Beautiful pin-up. A little heavy busted but I like her.
Congrats.
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#17 Post by Crazy Joe »

A little heavy busted but I like her.
Zotzie -- :shock: :shock: :shock: YOU complainin' amigo???!!!

Someone check the Devil's thermometer.... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Crazy Joe wrote:
A little heavy busted but I like her.
Zotzie -- :shock: :shock: :shock: YOU complainin' amigo???!!! Well...............no
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#19 Post by Night-Owl »

An excellent paint job David!
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#20 Post by kit-junkie »

Te skin tones are really great, on this one. Wow! :shock: :)
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