I am happy that you all like it.
...and I am happy that it obviously succeeded in getting Tim into christmas mood.
(at least his avatar...
)
I just wanted to add some background information, as you all did such nice
stories and myths around your secret santas...
To the monastery: In the background of my Nano-Diorama you can see the Carmelite Monastery, located some miles south of Carmel in California.
(Actually, this is how you can see the monastery from the highway)
http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?ie=UTF8&hl=de&ll=36.522898,-121.922804&spn=0.002936,0.005&t=h&z=18&om=1To the person: He definitely IS a great St.Francis. Thank you, Tim, for finding
that out...
I have to admit that this custom is inspired by a custom I once saw at playmo-portal...
http://www.playmo-portal.com/playmobilforum/viewtopic.php?t=16292(it took me quite a while to find this thread...
)
But I can just agree, this monk is a perfect alternative to the clumsy ones...
the tonsure is difficult to do. It took me quite a while, both, the painting and the cutting.
the soft rubber is not a good material for any handcrafting, I think...
best,
socrates