Changing a Cossack-Bust

[Martin Antonenko]

54. Day, 30. December, 2010


Today last sculpting-step:
Completely in the end the groove must still disappear which was determined at the back of the bust originally for the admission of the gun...:

Because at this point, actually, the gun shaft should lie close, the drapery is coined there only very rudimentary.

I have not only added the groove, but immediately still a better drapery made …:

Well! Now after nearly two months of sculpting-fun the little one is ready for undercoating!

 

[Renéduret]

I have followed with interest this transition of your cossack, Martin.
Think you have learned a lot of extra things for coming works.

I would be honoured when you would alter a buste of mine into a cossack


best wishes,

rené

 

[Martin Antonenko]

55. Day, 31. December, 2010

I thank You very much, Réne! This pleases me really!

Today it is undercoating.

Besides, I wanted to try out sometimes something new …:

Up to now I have always taken this priming for cars which has turned out extremely reliable colour bearer with regard to warmth, cold, humidity and dryness …:

Small disadvantage: The stuff does not dry completely weakly on and inclines on account of his consistency, moreover to affect small and smallest details …:

Up to now I have accepted this disadvantage, but I wanted to try out this spot another priming.

I have asked in different forums and have called some mates.

Finally, so I have decided on this grey priming …:

No matter how can be painted of this stuff later, I am most inspired by the "Picture" which "generates" it!

The consistency is up much more finely than with my old priming and the stuff dries absolutely weakly – the smallest details come to the fore so again instead of disappearing!

The "Picture" which I see now before myself inspires me properly!

The self-sculpted changes come along harmoniously to the quite existing details of the bust, the thing looks really "round"!

Nice - I have not come along a lot of work free of charge …:

Here once again the list of the things changed in the course of the past four weeks:

- A shoulder piece in the size to the other conformed (mistake of the original bust);
- Rank badges changed (Uriadnik instead of Prikanznij, three instead of one stripe);
- Regimental name (6th regiment of the Orenburgski Cossack's army = „6. O.“) on the shoulder pieces added;
- Gun and gun strap completely remotely;
- Saber straps together with locking buckle new made;
- Button strip of the "Gymnastiorka" (field blouse) anew made;
- Drapery of the Gymnastiorka at several places changed;
- The second order made;
- Gun cord from cable cores made and added.

And then there is still the new sculpted head, the primer also stands very well …:

Now so my figure year 2010 ends with this meanwhile very nice result.

Then in the new year it is painted and I also hope here for many improving tips.

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Advice for everybody who would like to know how it goes on:

This sbs will be continued in the new year at the sub-forum "Painting"!

I hope, we will see us again, there!
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Now, however, I wish You all one a happy new year 2011. May all your wishes and hopes may come true!

 

[billyturnip]

Happy new year Martin, a very pleasing result to end 2010 with.

All the best for 2011 and the painting stage of your project.

Roger.

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Thank You, Roger! Happy new Year to You, too!

 

[Renéduret]

Looks really good Martin, especially when all the work you have done is covered in grey.

Große Gruß!
René

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Thanks Rene!

My best wishes to You for 2011!

 

[megroot]

Great ending of this year.
And a great start for the new year.
Happy painting.

marc

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Thank You Mark - and all the best for You, too!

Regards

 

[fmargem]

excellent work my friend!
I look forward to see this beauty painted up!
Thanks for taking the time to post such a complete History and conversion class to us.

Congratulations!

Felipe

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Thanks Felipe!

The "history" of my first bust is since 3rd January continued at the sub-forum "painting" up here!

http://www.planetfigure.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37912

Regards