Berdan Sharpshooter

[y_wong]

Dear Ernest,

I use epoxy putty to sculpt my figure. It's the stuff that they sell in the hardware shop for mending ceramics, pipes and etc. It's bascially a two parts compound. The curing time is about half an hour or less, hence I only sculpt a little bit at a time.

The hand was done in 3 separate sessions. First the thumb, when it's cured I then proceeded to the palm and finally the 4 fingers.

You may want to access my website at http://sg.geocities.com/y_wong62/ to check it out. Just go the WIP page and browse through.

regards

 

[Jason W.]

The hands look great Wong! I may use those pics as reference. Well done!

 

[y_wong]

Glad that you like them, Jason. BTW do you happen to have more pictorial info on the berdan's backpack? Gary has been extremely helpful and has provided some pic.

More hands and sleeves. Attached is a SBS of the sculpting of the arm and sleeve. I have sculpted it in such a way that it is parted at the wrist. The sleeve helps guide the left hand into place upon assembly. This will enable me to sculpt and paint the frock with minimum fuss.


regards

 

[yeo_64]

GREAT PROGRESS so far,Wong Yau !! Keep it up ! Cheers.
Kenneth :lol:

 

[y_wong]

Thanks Ken.

Shouldn't we and victor meet up sometime this month for a drink in the evening?

regards

 

[Roc]

Hey Wong, keep up the good work and lokking forward to your next step.





Cheers
Roc.

 

[Joe Hudson]

Wong,

I don't know how I missed it but he is looking really nice. I too really like the hands.

Joe

 

[y_wong]

Thanks Roc and Joe. Glad that you like it. I am currently working on the frock. Should have something to post during the weekend.

regards

 

[y_wong]

Dear folks,

I have completed the figure except for the haversack and prussian knapsack. The haversack and knapsack will be sculpted and placed next to the figure. Attached is the pic of the figure view from the sides. hope you enjoy it.

regards

 

[y_wong]

Dear folks, another picture showing the various parts that make up the sharpshooter. This is to facililtate sculpting and painting. I am currently working on the knapsack and hopefully will be able to post something before the end of the year.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!!! :lol:

regards

 

[yeo_64]

LOOKS REALLY GOOD,Wong Yau !! Must see it in the flesh soon.Cheers !
Kenneth :lol:

 

[Alex Lopez]

Good Wong!!! I was waiting for the finish figure, now I´ll wait see it painted...

Alex.

 

[y_wong]

thanks kenneth and alex and a merry christmas and happy new year to you.

regards

 

[georges64]

very BEAUTIFUL Wong !! I´ll waiting it painted and be impatient to see your scenery/groundwork (sorry Wong for my english ,if you want I can tell it in french or greek !!! )


cheers georges64

 

[Manfred]

Very nice sculpting and inspired pose

 

[y_wong]

Dear Georges and manfred,

Thanks for the kind words. BTW Georges, your English is good enough for me. Since you are looking forward to my groundwork, I will consider doing a SBS of it in this thread.

regards

Merry Christmas to both of you.

 

[Guy]

Beautiful work Wong.....I also look forward to your finished figure and groundwork.

Happy Holidays my friend

 

[y_wong]

Thanks Guy and happy holiday to you too.

regards

 

[Roc]

Wong, beautiful work,as usual, keep them coming.


Keep up the great sculpting,

Roc

 

[Bluesking]

Wong, congratulations on a really nice figure.

Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year