WIP Athena

[BRAN]

I think the owl is great idea and the inspirational image is excellent.
Melanie

Thank you Melanie, I hope the result will be interesting.

 

[BRAN]

Since January 29, I have been working on Athena's modifications. I continued on the folds of the toga and removed the right forearm guard that still holds the spear to try to look as much as possible like the Greek representations, see the photos of the statues on page 1.

For the record, here is a photo of the "original" arm.

Removing a piece of the tunic to make it straight left a gap at the hair level. So I tried to make locks of hair on the model of the sculpture. To make things easier I glued the head on the bust and put hair on the shoulders and directly on the cape to give a more natural impression (pink arrow). I had to leave the bracelet on the left arm, because it hides the junction with the forearm that carries the shield (blue arrow).

 

[BRAN]

To make it easier to hold, I place the bust on a hand drill of my own making, with an old wood chisel handle cut to the right size to fit my grip and rounded with Aves epoxy paste.

A few photos to show where I am at. I still have to refine the sanding, wash all the elements and then apply the primer.

The painting will come a little later because I have to look after my grandson for the February school holidays. Thank you in advance for any comments that would help me improve my work.

 

[Merryweather]

Great job Bran

 

[Briggsy]

Looks great all assembled.

Simon

 

[MalcC]

I like the modifications you've carried out, as well as the vice you made. Very innovative.

Malc

 

[Malkie]

Your alterations have certainly improved the look of the figure and I feel sure that when painted she will be up to your usual high standard.

Malkie

 

[BRAN]

Great job Bran

Thank you very much merryweather.

 

[BRAN]

Looks great all assembled.

Simon

There are always surprises. The latest one : I had to soak the helmet's mane in hot water to lower it a little, the shield was hitting it and that prevented the helmet from being properly positioned on the head....

 

[BRAN]

I like the modifications you've carried out, as well as the vice you made. Very innovative.

Malc

It's always reassuring to have an outside perspective. Alone, it's sometimes difficult to notice the mistakes/errors we've made.

 

[BRAN]

Your alterations have certainly improved the look of the figure and I feel sure that when painted she will be up to your usual high standard.

Malkie

Thank you so much Malkie.

 

[NigelR]

Very nice modelling to achieve those modifications. Have fun with the grandson........

 

[Steve Ski]

Excellent mods, Bran, standing by for the brush work

 

[Nap]

Hi Bran

Great V bench to follow ,you’ve done a good job on that arm....brave or what !

Glad you sorted that crest out

Enjoy the grandson

Looking forward to seeing the painting

Happy brushes

Nap

 

[BRAN]

Very nice modelling to achieve those modifications. Have fun with the grandson........

Thanks Nigel, having put the sculpture aside for a few days allowed me to notice a few more modifications to be made before painting, especially on the spear. It seems too bulky to be used in a "normal" way. I'm trying to remove all the aspects that are a little too "fantasy" on this bust, at least those that I am able to achieve.....
For the moment it's rather legos and "paw patrols" that occupy my days, it's the learning of the hobby for the little one that begins like this, lol !!

 

[BRAN]

Excellent mods, Bran, standing by for the brush work

Thank you Steve, The brushes will go into action in March....

 

[BRAN]

Hi Bran

Great V bench to follow ,you’ve done a good job on that arm....brave or what !

Glad you sorted that crest out

Enjoy the grandson

Looking forward to seeing the painting

Happy brushes

Nap

Thanks Nap, yes, I make the most of the grandson, although allowing myself a few moments where I manage to escape, but it doesn't last long... but it's so cute.

 

[Oda]

Wow,very nice conversion Bran.When it started it was a "Fantasy" subject,now it is Athena,Goddess of War and Wisdom,straight out of Greek Mythology and I like it 100 times more than the initial bust.Eager to see what you do to it with your brushes.
Following with interest.

Oda.