Queen Boudicca of the Iceni

[Paul P.]

Leon many thanks mate, they say the devils in the detail

Thanks Mr T

Bruce cheers bud next update soon

thanks Multi Im quite pleased with the sword


Many thanks Tobi, the scratchings new to me, but ive done a few sculpts before


Paul

[wbill76]

Now there's a proper weapon for our lounging Celt! Very nice work as usual Paul.

[deafpanzer]

Great work on the sword! Jeez, far better than what you can buy. It makes me want to stab myself with your sword!

[Paul P.]

Cheers Bill i think i got the size about right

Thanks Andy, steady now dont go all self harm on me


I was having a look at the helmet last night, and, after checking a few bits online i decided that it should have a bit of decoration. I have a needle point etching tool and i started with a celtic pattern which i was just going to do on the crest, however once i started i couldnt stop so ended up doing the whole of the right side



pic of the left side side...very plain




And the right side after several hours of scratching





My only problem now is i have to do the other side the same


Paul

[Deleted]

Sapper!!!....You've just totally convinced me!!!!....Yer ferkin Barking,fella!

[Paul P.]

About time too, ive been trying to persuade my GP that im Barking as well but he wont have it

Paul

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Aug 13, 2013 14:41:59 GMT -5 Paul P. said:

About time too, ive been trying to persuade my GP that im Barking as well but he wont have it

Paul

Next time you see him mate,go in there.......BARKING!!!!!

Seriously tho Paul,that is some seriously good work going on here,mate!..Long may it continue

[Paul P.]

cheers mushty, loads more scratching to do

Paul

[vlpbruce]

WOW!!! This is getting better all the time.

[Paul P.]

Cheers Bruce your to kind

Finished the other side of the helmet and added a bit of decoration around the bottom edge







Arms next

Paul

[Deleted]

Don't tell me!!!! To embellish the helmet,you went thru a pack of 'hundreds n' thousands,got some grey ones and cut them in half!!! To save using to many!!!

[wbill76]

Wow, scroll work by needle point! Talk about needing a steady hand and lots of patience. Very impressive Paul!

[dennis]

Looking really great Paul, I can imagine Tony Robinson and the Time Team crew getting all excited and tongue tied if they found his beautifull helmet on one of their digs.
Looking forward to more.
Dennis

[Paul P.]

CB you been watching me

Bill. only one steady hand the other shakes like hell

Cheers Dennis, ill send Tony a pic and say look what i found


Im going to say that casual guy is finished, for now, i cant really do the arms because i dont want them on before i paint it, so ive propped them on just to show you what they will look like.









So on to the horse next

Paul

[Leon]

Paul your casual guy is looking really good Very nicely done.Looking forward to see what you do with the horse.

[deafpanzer]

You really have to quit making my mouth drop... it can messy you know. Again, beautiful work I am really enjoying this...

[wbill76]

Poor casual guy doesn't get any hands until after the horse is done! At least he's got a comfortable seat from which to watch the next round! Nice progress Paul!

[vlpbruce]

I agree with everybody here. This is absolutely amazing work.

[beast]

Immense work here and really enjoying following this thread.

[Paul P.]

Cheers Leon horse coming up

Andy im getting worried about you, first the self harm now your jaw muscles arnt working many thanks all the same

cheers Bill he will keep out of trouble with no arms for now

Many thanks Bruce

Many thanks Beast glad you like it

So on to the horse, first of 2, ive spent the last few hours cleaning it up and re doing the musculature from where the filler was. Ive also trimmed away most of the halter just leaving what i need








The harness is fairly basic, consisting of a girth strap over which was a layer of cloth. The yoke was then tied to this with a chest strap also tied to it to stop it being pulled back.

all for now

Paul

[Deleted]

We all know yer good at nags.....get on with it,will ya??? (Not that sort of 'Nag',Karen...if you're looking over his shoulder!!! )

[wbill76]

Nice progress on power generator #1 there Paul.

[deafpanzer]

Great work on the horse... can't wait to see more. LOL

[Paul P.]

jees CB yr sooooooooo impatient .....yr ok swmbo wasnt watching............ ........I could show it to her though


Cheers Bill one HP nearly done

Andy more coming yr way as long as nothing else is dropping off or not working, i would hate to be responsible for a body malfunction


I worked the hair around the ankles just to make them pop a bit more, and then added the blankets, i think these were made from felt as the ones in the pics i have look quite thick, Ive also added the indent where the yoke will fit so it should make it look like a nice secure fit











all for now

Paul

[vlpbruce]

Oh wow! This is looking great!

[wbill76]

Nice work on the fetlocks Paul, that's some sharp detail work there. Blankets look right at home as well.

[Paul P.]

Many thanks Bruce and Bill

next part of the horse was the mane. ive never been happy with the manes that come with kits, they are always very lame with little of no movement in them, even when they sculpt a horse galloping, Just watching the pony in the paddock next to us, and even though shes standing still eating, her mane and tail are always on the go either getting blown by the breeze or shes flicking flys off.

so here is a pic of the mane as it comes




Because ive dropped the head the run of the mane is wrong anyway so ill have to turn it round and put it on the other side. So starting at the front im using spru and my progravure, and adding bits of spru




I can flatten the spru out using the pyrogravure, and then just keep adding bits of spru along the length of the mane




I then added a bit of the mane that had gone over to the other side, not the dark side ,




Once that had hardened, it only takes a few minutes, i then shaped it again with the progravure and added the hair effect









There is still a bit more work to do on it, just filing and sanding, but i think it makes it more interesting and more realistic. with the tail im going to make it.............. Swishing for want of a better word

all for now

Paul

[wbill76]

I like the direction you're taking the mane and tail Paul, will definitely add more 'dynamism' to the scene. You've also discovered a second potential product line to go with your pre-stretches sprue...pre-melted sprue!

[Paul P.]

Aug 17, 2013 16:16:37 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

I like the direction you're taking the mane and tail Paul, will definitely add more 'dynamism' to the scene. You've also discovered a second potential product line to go with your pre-stretches sprue...pre-melted sprue!

great idea Bill your on the sales team . we will have to do some brainstorming just be a problem finding mine first


Paul

[wbill76]

Let me know when you do Paul, then you can help with mine!