John Everett
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Post by John Everett on Dec 10, 2015 11:36:12 GMT -5
That's the thing you will discover about sculpting your own characters, it's FUN AS HELL!
I like your technique of using stranded wire instead of solid wire. It seems that the Milliput would stick more aggressively to the coils. The problem with stranded wire is that it can be so flexible as to lose the character's correct position.
Did you do anything special with the armature to stiffen it?
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kiwibelg
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Post by kiwibelg on Dec 10, 2015 11:41:25 GMT -5
Woah...he's started!! Have fun with this project mate, sculpting is one of the few facets I haven't seen you do yet. Toady is in good hands!
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Post by Leon on Dec 10, 2015 12:13:14 GMT -5
Nice start Guy! Keep slapping the putty and have fun.
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 10, 2015 14:41:18 GMT -5
What pose are you aiming exactly at? One more tip is: You can soft out and make very smooth transitions with a wet finger. Dip the finger in water, dry it a bit with tissue and you can smooth out the sculpey. Works wonders when you want a clean underground for adding details or a smooth surface.
Frank
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Post by armorguy on Dec 10, 2015 15:58:11 GMT -5
Thanks for your reply John, the stranded wire is quite stiff and once covered with Milliput it's rock solid.
Thanks Frank, I use water to give the belly a smooth tummy but tomorrow more Milliput will be applied so practically everything will be covered before I pick up the Magic Sculp.
The pose will be quite at ease as this is my first sculpting attempt, the challenge is already big enough imho.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 10, 2015 20:54:23 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're enjoying it AG! Toad Vader is off and hopping!  |
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 15, 2015 18:40:35 GMT -5
So, this little hoochie cootchie pickle face will get boots... Toad con botas, hehe!
Frank
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 17, 2015 13:09:21 GMT -5
Pickles? Is it "Saure-Gurken-Zeit" again or what?!  |
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 17, 2015 16:03:40 GMT -5
Yeah Bro, even the COLOUR is the one!
Frank
Hey, and nothing against "Spreewald Gurken"!!
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 17, 2015 16:18:15 GMT -5
No worries from my side.  There really are worse German appetizers - just remember Krautsalat and Saumagen. Or Koelsch beer. Bargs.  Before this gets too much OT (apologies!): are there any efforts? |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 19, 2015 16:54:45 GMT -5
Today I've tried to add more interest to the boots, I want to give them a worn, scruffy and repaired look with a lot of patches. Later on I will add a wire with bells to one of them. It's a fantasy figure after all and they will make the figure more colorful and interesting.  I prepared a couple of tooth pics to apply the patches, and an old brush came in handy for some texture. Best regards and I hope you like it. AG. |
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Post by Leon on Dec 19, 2015 17:44:13 GMT -5
WOW....Nice work on the boots Guy! Love the looks of the patches.  |
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 20, 2015 7:38:47 GMT -5
Comes on really good! Maybe some stiched-on patches? Or something like bandages (as seen on Mummys)? Sorry for my input mate, but those fantasy projects let my brain work more than usual...
Frank
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Post by kaytermarram on Dec 20, 2015 8:39:04 GMT -5
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Post by armorguy on Dec 20, 2015 10:11:34 GMT -5
Oh hell yeah that's one mean lookin' colorful toadbeast !
Thanks for your input Frank, you know how much appreciate this !
I'll defo go for that look !!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 20, 2015 11:51:45 GMT -5
COOL! You are getting there...
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Post by armorguy on Dec 20, 2015 13:29:37 GMT -5
Thanks Andy, I've just added something very funny...DANCER'S BELLS ! Here's a pic of medieval dancer's bells, I used this as a reference.  Not being a pro I had to simplify the bells a bit but they will be a cool addition I think... |
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Post by Leon on Dec 20, 2015 13:44:36 GMT -5
Nothing beats a well dressed toad warrior! I like the bells. |
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Post by kiwibelg on Dec 20, 2015 15:00:19 GMT -5
Nothing beats a well dressed toad warrior! I like the bells. Haha..nice touch Guy! This toad is getting festive! Just to add to your crazy ideas (my turn Frank lol)...have you thought about giving toad a long smoking pipe? I'm pretty certain a toad warrior with bells on his feet must be smoking something quite unhealthy! Croak?hehehe |
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 21, 2015 2:54:36 GMT -5
Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to watch AGs figure on its way. |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 21, 2015 9:45:46 GMT -5
Lucas, good one bro ! Damn good idea Shay, I'll see if I can integrate that ! Thanks for your great comments and ideas to all of you ! The dancer's bells were tied up to his right boot toaday (OMG)and my respect for professional sculptors is endless since this last Magic Sculp session.   More coming up soon. Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by kiwibelg on Dec 21, 2015 10:12:14 GMT -5
The footwork looks great Guy, really nice sculpting of the bells. It's not until you start sculpting with your own two hands that you realise how difficult the whole process really is. I have the up most respect for those who give this facet of modelling a go, keep up the good work my old friend!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 21, 2015 14:53:15 GMT -5
WOW! You are doing great... far better than what I would have come with. LOL
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Post by armorguy on Dec 21, 2015 16:42:03 GMT -5
I'm glad you like it so far guys, next are the muscled legs.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 21, 2015 20:31:32 GMT -5
Now that's a cool added detail AG, definitely adds a little whimsical character to your toady! He's a warrior-poet! |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 22, 2015 11:04:24 GMT -5
Now that's a cool added detail AG, definitely adds a little whimsical character to your toady! He's a warrior-poet! First he kills you with a merciless blow of his axe, followed by a jingle dance on your dead body, ending with a poem he writes of your miserable life.   OK enough nonsense...not ! I Sculpted the right leg, it's still basic. Btw. I had to study tons of photos of muscled men's legs and a$$es (AAAAAAAAAAAARGH !!!) but I had to do this and it was disgusting ! Next time I go for a woman warrior toad !  All I used was a brush with soft hairs to shape the most important muscles, however they need more Magic Sculp slapping in a later stage. Watch this one to avoid nightmares of men's legs : www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUDcTLaWJuo&list=RDeUDcTLaWJuo#t=60More soon, thanks for jumping in friends ! AG. |
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Post by Leon on Dec 22, 2015 11:29:20 GMT -5
Nice progress Guy!
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kiwibelg
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Post by kiwibelg on Dec 22, 2015 12:16:08 GMT -5
Andy didn't offer his services for free??!!lol
Shaping up nicely Guy! I would hate to see the size of his arms!!
Great work on the leg mate,
Shay
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 22, 2015 13:07:12 GMT -5
Small price to pay AG for the art! |
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Post by armorguy on Dec 22, 2015 16:24:05 GMT -5
Thanks guys ! I've just sculpted the left leg too, it was pretty challenging to mirror the right leg ! Now this is done, I can proceed tomorrow with the fin ishing stage of the legs, then the a$$ and belly works can start. I look forward to sculpt the fantasy belt and weapons, his gear and armor.  Best regards ! AG. |
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