Confederate States Marine Corps

[garyjd]

The full figure.

 

[ArturM]

Great work so far, Gary. Very good subject. Can't wait finish, this figure will be great! I'm your fan
it is for collector...what a pity!
best regards
Artur

 

[Roy]

He's coming along really well Gary...I like the pose, (was it difficult to get? it looks very natural) especially with the inclusion of the steps. The face looks even better now with the addition of the hair and Kepi.

All the best...Roy.

 

[garyjd]

A little update on the marine. I'm in the process of playing catch up on my figure projects.

 

[garyjd]

I will say that posing a figure steps is not the easiest thing to do. The figure leans a bit as it is lightly Blu-Tac'd in place.

 

[Dan Morton]

Great pose and superb figure! As always!

Are you finished with the carving?

The kepi is really fine-looking! Are you using cardstock for the cap bill? I'm debating with myself whether to try some scrap plastic or resin or maybe even thick lead to do a couple Russian budenka cap bills. The funny thing about these bills is they both need to show a little flex and they have 3 heavy or deep seams in them. ?? I'm sure I'll figure somethin' out.

All the best,
Dan

 

[garyjd]

Dan, Thanks for the kind words. Things have been really going way too slow with the two 54's and the sbs figure (remember that?) that I've been working on. After these are done I may take a break and just concentrate on painting a few figure studies, though I'm sure the odd figure will manage to sneak into the mix. I just turned 40 (don't feel it) and the only place I notice a difference is with my eyesight. Though I just got new glasses not too long ago I do not think I'll be doing many more 54's that is unless magnification is involved.~Gary

 

[Dan Morton]

I hear you about the eyesight. I'm 57 and that's why I don't do smaller scales.

All the best,
Dan

 

[Anders Heintz]

Dan,

Try to use lead foil, is some great stuff! I have been using a lot of it lately for cowboy hats and other wide brimmed head gear. I am sure it would work like a charm for you.

You can get some from VLS at www.modelmecca.com

 

[garyjd]

Originally posted by Dan Morton@Nov 30 2006, 06:18 PM
Are you finished with the carving?

Are you using cardstock for the cap bill? I'm debating with myself whether to try some scrap plastic or resin or maybe even thick lead to do a couple Russian budenka cap bills.

Dan

WOW! In my young old age I totally forgot about your questions. Yess, I did use plastic for the visor. Though it is thin enough, putty probably would be better in some cases. It worked here and is stronger than putty at that thickness.

As for the carving, it's pretty much done.~Gary

 

[jjgurk]

Excellent Gary. I've really enjoyed watching him come to life. Top notch stuff.

John

 

[Dan Morton]

Thanks Gary and Anders!

All the best,
Dan

 

[ArturM]

Great sculpting, Gary. Well done!

best regards
Artur

 

[garyjd]

John, Thanks. It's nice to see this finally getting done.~Gary

 

[garyjd]

Artur, Thank you.~Gary