Roy
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Colin...he's turned out excellent mate....and really well done on the casting...that's a skill on it's own...
All the best....now you'll never look back.
Roy.
All the best....now you'll never look back.
Roy.
1/6th bust sculpt in progress
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Colin_Fraser
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Here is my recent progress on von Hase's body. I am still working on his epaulettes, medals, national symbol and pocket seams - mostly carving modeled shapes). The bust is mounted on an upturned scale plant pot from the craft shop. The head is a casting. Buttons are brass nail heads.
I will probably cast multiple copies for gifts for friends and contacts in the German Resistance history community and maybe a few extra for my kids. If there are any extra for those interested, I may consider unloading them. I don't think its the kind of subject that would sell commercially and unfortunately I have been burned before in that game anyway.
Cheers
Colin
I will probably cast multiple copies for gifts for friends and contacts in the German Resistance history community and maybe a few extra for my kids. If there are any extra for those interested, I may consider unloading them. I don't think its the kind of subject that would sell commercially and unfortunately I have been burned before in that game anyway.
Cheers
Colin
Roy
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Colin...whatever you decide to do with this bust....it's been time well spent...he's turned out really well and you have managed some great detail and tremendous character...and good luck with the painting...I'm really looking forward to seeing him finished....Well done.
All the best.
Roy.
All the best.
Roy.
JCOX
A Fixture
Superb from start to finish. Well done!
-jim cox
-jim cox
Guy
A Fixture
Beautiful work Colin.
Colin_Fraser
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Thanks again guys.
Hello Manfred - its been a long time since we talked. Here's a quick summary of the sculpting of the collar tabs:
First - get a good picture -
1 - sculpt in the main lateral bar as a line of putty (divide in 2 with craft knife).
2 - let it dry as it will be the base against which the rest is sculpted.
3- add the side leaf-shaped motifs as blobs of putty, flattened and then cut to shape with an xacto # 11 balde.
4 - let it dry
5. fill in the spaces between the "leaves" with curved pieces of rolled putty.
6. add rear curved pieces as a flattened square of putty cut to shape. Vents were added while wet with a curved rubber "colour shaper."
7. Sculpt front arrow shape ad add texture with # 11 blade.
Not sure that all makes sense but the key is to let it dry in stages so you don't ruin one piece by sculpting the next step.
I just finished his epaulettes and that was a definite no-fun activity!
Also, I just decided on my next bust - Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire, the Canadian General who had the misfortune to lead the UNAMIR mission during the 1993 Rwandan genocide. Another strong face and another admirable officer.
Hello Manfred - its been a long time since we talked. Here's a quick summary of the sculpting of the collar tabs:
First - get a good picture -
1 - sculpt in the main lateral bar as a line of putty (divide in 2 with craft knife).
2 - let it dry as it will be the base against which the rest is sculpted.
3- add the side leaf-shaped motifs as blobs of putty, flattened and then cut to shape with an xacto # 11 balde.
4 - let it dry
5. fill in the spaces between the "leaves" with curved pieces of rolled putty.
6. add rear curved pieces as a flattened square of putty cut to shape. Vents were added while wet with a curved rubber "colour shaper."
7. Sculpt front arrow shape ad add texture with # 11 blade.
Not sure that all makes sense but the key is to let it dry in stages so you don't ruin one piece by sculpting the next step.
I just finished his epaulettes and that was a definite no-fun activity!
Also, I just decided on my next bust - Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire, the Canadian General who had the misfortune to lead the UNAMIR mission during the 1993 Rwandan genocide. Another strong face and another admirable officer.
LCoote
A Fixture
Wow! I can't help but agree. A fantastic sculpt all round Colin! the likeness is excellent and those collar insignia are a work of art in their own right.
Dan Morton
A Fixture
Terrific, Colin! I'm in awe. The likeness is superb! The collar insignia alone would have driven me to distraction. That you, apparently, took them in stride and just did them, knocks me out. Unbelievable.
All the best,
Dan
All the best,
Dan
nagashino
A Fixture
Hi Colin
I just picked up on this thread, and all I can say is .....brilliant. The likeness is excellent and your attention to detail is first class. I have certainly gathered some useful tips reading through this, and I'll be watching your next project with interest. Thanks for sharing your skills with us
Cheers
Phil
I just picked up on this thread, and all I can say is .....brilliant. The likeness is excellent and your attention to detail is first class. I have certainly gathered some useful tips reading through this, and I'll be watching your next project with interest. Thanks for sharing your skills with us
Cheers
Phil
JCOX
A Fixture
Colin,
Excellent Sculpt! And thanks for the sbs on the collar tabs - very nice.
-jim cox
Excellent Sculpt! And thanks for the sbs on the collar tabs - very nice.
-jim cox
Joe Hudson
A Fixture
Colin,
I missed this while on vaction but this is really nice and I look forward to seeing your paint job on it.
Joe
I missed this while on vaction but this is really nice and I look forward to seeing your paint job on it.
Joe
Colin_Fraser
PlanetFigure Supporter
Thanks again. Here is an undercoated casting ready for paint. The base is a trophy house plastic job and the label is MS WORD printed on photo paper and then spray varnished. I'll start a new string for the paint job.
Colin
Colin
Dan Morton
A Fixture
Superb!
All the best,
Dan
All the best,
Dan
garyjd
PlanetFigure Supporter
Colin, Great job on the bust. i really like the idea of doing a series of figures/bust based on single events/battles.~Gary
fsdesimone
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Looks great Colin. This thread was a pleasure to follow!
Francesca
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Roy
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I've really enjoyed your work on this bust Colin...and the background history...
You got a great result on the plaque too...ingenious..
Now I'll enjoy your paintwork in the other thread.
All the best.
Roy.
You got a great result on the plaque too...ingenious..
Now I'll enjoy your paintwork in the other thread.
All the best.
Roy.
