MARK MCGOVERN'S

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Base, 1969 Aurora "Frightening Lightning" issue; Figure, 1994 monogram reissue, 1/8 scale (styrene).

This one's a hodgepodge. I replaced the figure because I wasn't satisfied with the job I'd done, although I was happy with the base. Using Squadron Green putty, I added stone texture to the flat back of the dungeon to match the molded detail on the front and sides. Two-part epoxy putty was sculpted into shoulders for the prisoner. I've repainted The Phantom's face twice, and I'm still not certain I'm happy with it.