Chris Palmer
Happy New Year’s Eve everybody. It’s been a hectic week here this past week between Christmas Day and today, so, though I got a Bones figure all ready to paint, I never got a chance to work on it. Instead, I thought I’d show off the Reaper Nativity set I painted for my wife for Christmas, even though it’s metal. Unfortunately, due to time again, I didn’t get it totally done yet.
I decided I wanted to set the nativity in the more historical cave setting, than in the traditional wooden stable; so I set about using broken up cork tiles to make the cave. I used hot glue to stack them on a tree cross-section I got at the local big box craft store.
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This is the kind of tile I used to make the cave. |
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Back view. |
I added a little hidden compartment in the top that I could place a small tea-light in order to illuminate the interior.
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Top view. |
I first painted Mary, Joseph, and the Baby.
And then as time allowed, I painted the Sheep and Shepherd, since they were quick and simple figures.
And this is how it looked all put together. There is a Donkey yet, and the three Wise Men, that will be added. I eventually would like to add an appropriate Angel, and perhaps a Cow as well, though they are not included in the kit.
See you all in 2019! It’s hard to believe, but the arrival of the Bones 4 Kickstarter could be in less than two months!
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That’s a nice set-up with the cave and figures on the wood. I like the colours you’ve used for the figures as well so will look forward to seeing the finished item this time next year! Have a great New Year!
Thanks, jnv! Hope you have a great 2019 too!
Very nice Chris, Happy New Year to you both!
Thanks, Mark! A Happy New Year to you guys as well!