200mm Argyll and Sutherland Highlander

[Scotty]

It's just outside the Chapel in Edinburgh Castle. I'm sure that's what you meant.
Has anybody any pointers on the belt? I Haven't baked any of this yet.
Cheers,
Scotty.

 

[peedee]

Oh? ok.
I genuinely thought it was the top area of Stirling castle mate.

I think I would make the brass belt to buckle connector loops in wire and fasten/glue in place onto the tunic surface, and then sculpt the belt and buckle over them leaving the brass curves showing at top n bottom.
This method gives you a vertical leading edge to sculpt onto each belt end at the front and a space either side of the plate.
Was yours an all nylon web or the two piece canvas web?
If it's the three piece you would also have to do the same with a slim loop behind the right hip too.
I do hope that makes some sense.

Paul

 

[Scotty]

To be fair, you had very little background to go on because of my wee fat body filling the frame. Your castle recognition skills are impressive Thanks for the pointers, that's the sort of int I was looking for.
Cheers buddy.

 

[Scotty]

I've been playing with Chavant just to get my hand in with the modelling. I used plastic balls for the eyes, they're too big but it was just an experiment. It is very rough but i was thinking i could smooth out the sculpey once baked. A worthwhile thing to do i thought, i know he looks a bit strange but i was pleased with this early attempt. Any tips are most welcome.

 

[peedee]

Great progress mate, nothing wrong with that glengarry
either Scotty.

Paul.

 

[Scotty]

I loaded these up from my phone, everything is in focus except the head! Bah!
Is this the best way to do this? Rough it in then bake it and sand/carve till I'm happy?
Thanks Paul.

 

[peedee]

I have done it that way, It was easier for me having been shown by Alan Ball.
You can always add more putty if you go too far.

Paul.

 

[Scotty]

Excellent, thanks Paul. This is getting done in really slow time but hopefully that means it'll be
right-ish.
Scotty.

 

[Wings5797]

So far so good Scotty.
Like you and Paul I spend ages sanding and polishing the heads. To finish off I use one of the wife's 4 grade nail sanding blocks. they are on a sponge block that follow the curves very well.
Keep up the good work
Keith

 

[Scotty]

Thanks Keith, I don't think there are any of those kicking around the house but I'll look into it. My daughter has an electric nail sander but I don't think she'll part with it.
Scotty.

 

[Wings5797]

Thanks Keith, I don't think there are any of those kicking around the house but I'll look into it. My daughter has an electric nail sander but I don't think she'll part with it.
Scotty.

I like the sound of the electric sander........must have a word with my Mr's

 

[Scotty]

In an earlier photo I showed the legs cut off with the foil core showing does anyone know if these will bake ok like this? I've heard horror stories of sculpts exploding due to air trapped inside. I can't see how it would, if anything these would act like chimneys wouldn't they?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Scotty.

 

[Eludia]

I think there's probably more chance of it cracking than exploding. AlthoughI have read those stories too, it's never happened to me.

Whenever I bake Sculpey, I put it into a cold oven and let it come up to temperature before starting the timer. When baking time is up I just switch the oven off and leave the door shut for another half hour or so to let it cool down naturally. I've never had a problem doing it this way, not even a crack.

 

[Scotty]

Thanks mate, that's a worry I could do without. I'd never heard about putting it in a cold oven, I'll try that.
Scotty.

 

[Eludia]

I think the idea is to avoid thermal shock. Let the clay come up to temperature gradually, bake it, then let it cool gradually.

 

[Grod]

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.
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Look forward to this Scotty, but don't keep us in suspense mate, who's the young lad in the photo?
Cheers
Gordon

 

[Scotty]

Thanks Gordon. It looks like a young George Clooney.

 

[peedee]

Thanks Gordon. It looks like a young George Clooney.

Crikey that was before he dropped the M at the start of his surname I guess?

Paul.

 

[Nap]

Scotty ,

All credit to you for this , great subject as well .....and if those legs "explode" ...you have a BUST......bargain...lol

Watching with interest

Nap

 

[Scotty]

Cheers Nap, every silver lining has a cloud! Lol.