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Post by armorguy on Nov 30, 2015 12:21:01 GMT -5
Hello guys, in this thread I will try to sculpt a fantasy figure. Sculpting is abso-friggin-lutely not my habitat, so that makes you a bunch of warned guys !  I got inspired by Frank "Kaytermarram" and Paul P so soon I will give it a shot (a shot in the dark of course). Today I've ordered a family pack of Magic Sculp. In the past I've converted/sculpted a couple of 1/35 scale figures for my military vehicles but they were executed in a rather...amateuristic fashion. I will combine this project with my Nuts Planet Knight from Heaven bust in 1/9 scale, painting starts this week. Hope to see you soon here my friends, best regards, AG. |
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Post by kiwibelg on Nov 30, 2015 12:51:46 GMT -5
Ohhhh....you are heading off into the dark realms of Frank's sculpting madness?!
Book me a ticket Guy, I'm in!!
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Post by armorguy on Nov 30, 2015 13:13:43 GMT -5
Now I know you booked a ticket my good Shay, I'll do what I can to make this adventure fun for you.
Yeah, Frank is responsable for all the misery I'm facing the coming weeks lol !
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Post by TRM on Nov 30, 2015 13:19:29 GMT -5
Very cool...count me in to follow!!  Frank's works can have that adverse effect! Enjoy!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 30, 2015 13:19:51 GMT -5
WOW! You are making a bold step into unknown turf. I am afraid you will do better than most of us! I will pay for the first round of drinks when we meet if you ever finish this by July, deal?
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Post by kaytermarram on Nov 30, 2015 13:29:46 GMT -5
Welcome to the asylum, Guy! I have reservated a cabin near mine, with cool secured walls, some water inside, chains hanging from the walls and some rats or even badder creatures and critters are looking around. Here is your working space for the next weeks and I am so damn curious I cannot tell. The first step of buying tons of MS is a good idea. First hint, try to find something cheaper for the rough basics of the figure, like Miliput or an old figure in a similar scale you can use as a starting point. Over this you can build the masses and don´t have to waste too much material. ROCK IT!!
Frank
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Post by armorguy on Nov 30, 2015 15:44:14 GMT -5
Andyman, I think we have a deal...and the second round will be on me !
Frank, thanks man, there's already one good tip you gIve me ! I'll go for another (cheaper) product to create the rough construction. Many thanks !
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 2, 2015 12:37:03 GMT -5
Pulling up a chair! |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 2, 2015 18:22:29 GMT -5
AG, have more faith in yourself and your abilities man,
I was pleasantly surprised at what I turned out on my first attempt at making a 54mm female sniper for my Inquisitor warband.
I'll dig a couple of photos out of her and stick 'em up here for you all to laugh at...
The part I really struggled with was the proportions of her face and her hair blowing in the wind.
Sadly I never got around to painting her as my wargaming buddies had all gone their separate ways by the time I'd finished making her. She's still lead in a box somewhere, maybe one day.... When I have more time.... I'll flick a furry stick at her.
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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 2, 2015 18:36:27 GMT -5
Here she is..... My first and last attempt at sculpting my own figures..... Armature.....  Mid production....  How she is currently in one of my boxes somewhere.....     She is pure Greenstuff, and she took me nearly 2 weeks to get to this, if I were to do it again I'd clad the armature in the bake hard clay before going on to the 2 pack putty, and I'd roughen up the armature metal and glue the putty in place on it aswell..... but hey, you live and learn  ATB Sean |
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Post by Leon on Dec 2, 2015 18:57:43 GMT -5
Count me in Guy! You can do this. |
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Post by dierk on Dec 3, 2015 7:31:07 GMT -5
I'll be watching with great interest Guy. Sculpting is one of those things on my bucket list. The title has me intrigued, and my brain being a bit warped I somehow ended up with a picture in my mind of a French person getting a bit fighty...  |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 3, 2015 10:01:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the great replies here guys !
Dierk, lol !
Sean, you did a more than just good job on your sculpted figure, I like it !
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Post by nicusi on Dec 3, 2015 11:56:20 GMT -5
Hi Guy!
This is the most challenging defy for us! To sculpt the personal figurines is really a hidden dream of everyone. Can't wait to see your project coming to life.
Cheers,
Nicolae
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Post by armorguy on Dec 5, 2015 20:01:45 GMT -5
Thank you Nicolae !
These days I am thinking of typical frog related things, they can help me to complete the figure in my mind.
Then I will try to make drawings of the ideas I have.
For example, I will give the frog a shield shaped like the leave of a water lily.
Medieval shields often had a steel boss in the middle, so I will make a steel lily, sharp like short sword blades, decorative and lethal in one.
I am also thinking of creating an axe shaped like a frog foot, and a long curved sword.
Words are just words, next thing to do is to make designs, I hope I can share them soon with you !
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 6, 2015 7:33:09 GMT -5
I think, coming to details, that you should go the hard way. Instead of using a frog, go over to a toad. I mean this, because you could do way more interesting skin details like warts etc. on a toads skin. A frog is smooth, soft and lazy, a toad is crumpled, ugly and could be more of a "monster". You can enhance this with adding decorative elements in the armor, gems and body jewlery.
Frank
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Post by armorguy on Dec 6, 2015 10:37:56 GMT -5
Frank, you're absolutely right, I was planning to go for an ugly rough skin frog, but in fact in that case it's not a frog but a toad ! The more caracter I can add the better...and a toad is the orc of frogs lol !
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 6, 2015 12:56:47 GMT -5
What an ambitious project. Good luck AG!
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Post by kiwibelg on Dec 6, 2015 17:12:39 GMT -5
What an ambitious project. Good luck AG! Don't you mean "amphibious" project! Lmao;-) |
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 6, 2015 17:45:19 GMT -5
LOL. For this, youd need some clear resin, do you? |
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 7, 2015 5:11:22 GMT -5
Yap, name-changing was the first step!
Frank
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Post by armorguy on Dec 7, 2015 11:40:21 GMT -5
Well spotted Frank ! |
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 7, 2015 16:05:43 GMT -5
Indeed Dude, and think: When everything would be as easy as this! Whad did your dentist mean to your askings concerning the tools?
Frank
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 9, 2015 13:13:28 GMT -5
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Post by armorguy on Dec 9, 2015 13:23:18 GMT -5
Yesterday I've decided to sculpt a 70mm figure, so today I've built a wire figure with my references as a guide line.
The wire figure will be worked with Milliput, it's a lot cheaper than Magic Sculpt which I will apply for finishing.
Frank, I didn't speak my dentist yet, but tomorrow I will make some simple tools for sculpting, so I will be able to start soon.
I will take my time to get this right, mistakes are easily made, certainly being a beginner like me !
Frank, while I was writing this update, you replied with a link, I check it out immediately my friend !
Best regards ! AG
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Post by armorguy on Dec 9, 2015 13:29:28 GMT -5
That's a funny figure, Star Wars is hot so why not a carbonized toad lol !
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 10, 2015 4:49:45 GMT -5
Toad Vader could come in handy, harhar!
Sculpting: It is vey easy to repair stuff you have maybe done wrong. Just cut away the area you are unsatisfied with and redo it. Many guys sculpt using a scalpell for taking away the modelling compound to make the details. I have seen faces in 54mmm done this way and it looks very easy. Just like "The figure was always there, I just had to remove the stone around!".
Frank
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 10, 2015 5:04:40 GMT -5
Yoda vs. Toada. Now that would be neat! |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 10, 2015 9:04:50 GMT -5
Today I made my first sculpting apparatus !  And I started applying chunks of Milliput to shape a rough form of the figure I have in mind.  With my references within reach I keep adding Milliput until it's time to slap on the Magic Sculp. Big advantage of the internet : there's no need to waste time drawing fantasy weapons and equipment, I found lots of stuff perfect for Mr. Toad. I'm already having big fun !!! |
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Post by dierk on Dec 10, 2015 9:50:30 GMT -5
Finally a picture! And he's off!
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Frank's works can have that adverse effect! Enjoy!!
