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Figure Painting

Why Didn't I Ever Think of This?

  • Michael R. Clark

Michael R. Clark

26 Jul 2017
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Mike's Painted Miniatures. What a great idea.

This guy has gone and done something I never even considered...he's primed and pro-painted M.U.S.C.L.Es and they look fantastic!

Just a little of his work...click the link to see 'em all.

Muscle 7a copy
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