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The only books I can think of Brian are the ones sold by Tirranti's, and I only seen one of them. Can't say if they are any good or not. I mainly use art books mate. The discipline is much the same. All you need to study is human anatomy. The best ones I found was by Louise Gordon. She's...

I agree with Barrie mate! Your sculpting looks pretty smokey to me mate. the posture and proportions look spot on. The attitude, animation and the pathos of the piece is superb. The story is clear to see. Superb Brian, absolutely superb! Carl

Do you remember Cliff? He used to sit sculpting swigging from a bottle of Scotch. Thats a few years ago mate... lol Carl

Cheers mate! I think you're right buddy, I have a vague memory of some 54mm ECW stuff years ago. Didn't Cliff Sanderson do some? Carl

Yes John, casting is always in my mind when I'm sculpting a piece. When the piece is complete its ready for the mould. So my client is able to produce on it straight away. Although its classed as sculpting, its actually pattern making. You're always aware of thickness, undercuts, break points...

Here is some images of the Earl of Manchester Musketeer and Matchlock Musket. Carl

Cheers Johan, glad you like him. I understand your comments regarding photos. But unfortunately because the recasters are lifting photographs from anywhere and just using them to hawk their dodgy practices. All manufacturers have to do what they can to stop it. But if you want to use the image...

Cheers guys, glad you like him. It is a relatively untouched period. One that has lots of scope to develop, and loads of character to get your teeth into. Carl

You're definitely on the right track. The thing I noticed is the face looks a little flat. If you think of the face as a shallow cone shape, you should a difference. Also if you add some material to the brow and forehead. This also will emphasise the flat plain of the face. But it should you...

The time frame varies Rob. This one has taken longer than usual, because of stopping to take pictures. In fact I had to remember to to stop and take them at certain points. But usually it takes anything between 3 or 4 days to a week, 7 days. If I'm working on 2 or 3 pieces at the same time it...

Not too sure yet. But I'm sure Stu will post all the relative information in due course. Carl

Hi Rob, That's a bit forward Rob.....:LOL: Yes I bake/cure the head before I add the armature to it. The spine is already connected to the head. Because the rest of the piece is sculpted in a Magic-Sculpt Duro mix I cure the piece all the time during the sculpting of the body. I will...

Hi Guys, In conjunction with the 2 SBS threads here is the completed Earl of Manchester Musketeer bust. Here are the links. http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/sbs-part-2.69153/ As you can see it depicts a Musketeer of the Earl of Manchester's regiment of foot I have just completed for...

Hi Guys, Here is the second part of the SBS thread I start a couple of weeks ago. Here is the link to part 1. http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/sculpting-sbs-part-one.68891/ Stu asked me if I would do an SBS of a piece I was Sculpting for Stormtrooper Miniatures. This stage takes it...

Graham mate, don't remove the piece from production. It will still sell, and if this discussion is the reason it slows or stops selling then so be it. You was thinking of removing it anyway. So nothing is lost mate. I'll give you a call tomorrow mucka! As for folks taking things to heart. Its...

It does take a bit of practice, but you'll get it mate. That the beauty of sculpey, you can keep working it. Carl

Hi Barrie, It is a little different from self curing putties, and it will take a little time to get used to. But it's useful to learn with, because it removes the working time restrictions. I only dry when I feel the head is complete. To smooth I just lick or slightly moisten the tool and...

Hi Barrie, Have you dried it mate? Carl

Beautiful work Alex! Absolutely fantastic! I think he looks a little bit Indian.... Lol! Carl

If the preference was to conduct this discussion via Private message, then why wasn't the original post conducted via PM.... It makes me question the motive! Carl