200mm Argyll and Sutherland Highlander

Scotty · Jun 9, 2016

I have finally got to a stage where I'm willing to post some pics of my first real attempt at sculpting something. I've been waiting for a manufacturer to produce this but none of the lazy dogs have done it so I thought I'd give it a go. It's going to be this sort of pose (but taller and better looking) with more medals putting him around 2006 just before the Scottish Battalions were merged to form one big "super Regiment", the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
There are a few guys on here that I will be looking to for help and I am using a superb head from Reedees for scale but I will be doing a head of my own. My plan is to cast limbs etc separately to give myself a collection of multi-pose bits to do other figures, if this works out. Any help, criticism is appreciated. Thanks,
Scotty.

Windy · Jun 9, 2016

Sounds like a good project mate. Attachment won't open though!

Scotty · Jun 9, 2016

I'll try that again, I'm going between my tablet and my laptop which is as slow as a week in jail! Thanks though, it is something I've been working on for a while more off than on but it's a labor of love like your own project.

Scotty · Jun 9, 2016

I'm using super sculpey. here are a few pictures of my progress, I chopped the legs to make it a bit easier to shape them.

Scotty · Jun 9, 2016

Windy · Jun 9, 2016

Slower than a week in jail! Haha! I like that, I'm going to steal it! You've got the makings of a cracking sculpt there. Is that you in the pic?

Scotty · Jun 9, 2016

It is, but the sculpt will be scaled to about 5' 10" ish. It seemed easier. I've other pics to put up at some point tomorrow, I'm having computer difficulties. That will be the point I start asking for help.
Cheers,
Scotty.

Wings5797 · Jun 9, 2016

As you know Mate I like these Highlanders and looking forward to your SBS on this fine fellow.
I am very impressed with the idea of multi pose limbs.
You have made a superb start on this difficult subject and as you know this subject inside out I feel something very special will be on it's way.
Good luck Scotty,
Keith

ps. If I can help you at all don't hesitate to give me a shout.

Oda · Jun 10, 2016

A good start indeed.Will follow this one.

Oda.

Scotty · Jun 10, 2016

Thanks Oda, I've got high hopes for this so if I can get near where I want I'll be happy. Keith you were one of the guys I intended to call on due to your excellent work adding to busts.
Thanks for the encouragement, I'll need all the help I can get!
Scotty.

Eludia · Jun 10, 2016

I'm looking forward to seeing how you get on with this one Scotty, and picking up some tips along the way too

Good luck buddy

Edit: also curious to know what you're doing with your hands behind that sporran

Scotty · Jun 10, 2016

Cheers Eludia, it's me that's looking for tips, remember it's all about me, me, me!
Re the sporran, it's a common way to stand at rest, there are no pockets to put my hands in. I am in no way "touching" myself, the smile is coincidental

Metal Extremo · Jun 10, 2016

I'm interested in this. Will be a pleasure see your scottish "growing"

Scotty said:
I am in no way "touching" myself, the smile is coincidental

Sure?

Wings5797 · Jun 10, 2016

Scotty said:
Thanks Oda, I've got high hopes for this so if I can get near where I want I'll be happy. Keith you were one of the guys I intended to call on due to your excellent work adding to busts.
Thanks for the encouragement, I'll need all the help I can get!
Scotty.

Thanks for the kind words Mate.
I am eager to help if I can Scotty
Cheers.
Keith

Scotty · Jun 11, 2016

Here are another couple of in process shots, i'm thinking i can sand bits smooth once baked, particularly the top (cantle) of the sporran. Trying to work out the best way to do the belt.

Scotty · Jun 11, 2016

Here are the legs, again more to do, sanding and detailing with some putty.

peedee · Jun 11, 2016

Scotty said:
Cheers Eludia...edit...Re the sporran, it's a common way to stand at rest, there are no pockets to put my hands in. I am in no way "touching" myself, the smile is coincidental

Stretching it mate...if that was true, you would be the only man in the Batallion who wasn't smiling that the hip flask hadnae fell oot...an' wi' plenty still in.

Looks great so far.
P

Scotty · Jun 11, 2016

peedee said:
Stretching it mate...if that was true, you would be the only man in the Batallion who wasn't smiling that the hip flask hadnae fell oot...an' wi' plenty still in.

Looks great so far.
P

Thanks mate, I did drop a full hipflask once, I was down so quick it hit me on the back of the head!

Wings5797 · Jun 11, 2016

Good clean progress Scotty.
Coming along really well.

Keith

peedee · Jun 11, 2016

Scotty said:
Thanks mate, I did drop a full hipflask once, I was down so quick it hit me on the back of the head!

Touche ...and so proud of you by the way.
Is that pic taken by the North wall of Stirling Castle behind the chapel?

Paul

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