WIP Culloden charge - 1/16 Miniart Conversion.
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Merryweather
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This is looking really good , Marcus!
I have thoroughly enjoyed following the build, and I admire your ability to stay focused on such a large project- I've stalled halfway through figure no four on mine.
I have thoroughly enjoyed following the build, and I admire your ability to stay focused on such a large project- I've stalled halfway through figure no four on mine.
DioramaArt
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Thank you, I always find if I run out of steam in a project is to change gears. Do something that contributes to the same build but completely different to current blockage, like the scenic base or sort some of the little details that get left till the end like gun straps etc. It gets you back in the saddle so you can tackle the blockage with fresh eyes.
look forward to seeing progress on your build mate.
DioramaArt
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Finished modelling and sculpting each of the figures in the scene.
Slings for the muskets. Simply made by sticking two strips of masking tape together, then cutting to length. Folded the sling to shape, with the buckle made from bending copper wire around some flat tipped tweezers.
Now onto the painting, will take it slowly as quite a bit tartan plaid to do on the Jacobites.
Slings for the muskets. Simply made by sticking two strips of masking tape together, then cutting to length. Folded the sling to shape, with the buckle made from bending copper wire around some flat tipped tweezers.
Now onto the painting, will take it slowly as quite a bit tartan plaid to do on the Jacobites.
Chris Oldfield
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Fantastic putty work & scratchbuilding! Great stuff Marcus, thanks for sharing.
DioramaArt
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Thank you Chris, lot more putty work on these than the Roman figures, loved making them though and enjoying working in this scale at the moment.
Can only agree Chris ...hard to believe what they started out as
Bring on the painting or will we see the groundwork first .......over to you Marcus
Looking forward to the next update
Nap
DioramaArt
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DioramaArt
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Made a new figure for the scene, this time not a conversion but sculpting from scratch just using hands and head from spares box. Calling him ‘Falling Man’. So moving the figures around a little to accommodate him centrally.
A big thank you to Steve of Reedees Miniatures for the scale armature template and guidance, this is my first go at a full sculpt (apart from head and hands from spares box). Loved the process and want to make more.
He needs some refinement but adds some additional drama to the current scene.
A big thank you to Steve of Reedees Miniatures for the scale armature template and guidance, this is my first go at a full sculpt (apart from head and hands from spares box). Loved the process and want to make more.
He needs some refinement but adds some additional drama to the current scene.
valiant
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Good stuff, Marcus - now youve bitten the bullet, youll not go back!!
Hi Marcus
Your enthausastic putty pushing is impressive and another well thought out piece which certainly adds to the whole diorama
If this was mine I would move the one with pistols more within the actual base
Look forward to more on this cracking diorama .....as Steve says ...you've bitten the bullet .......wonder what future subjects will be ?
Happy benchtine
Nap
Your enthausastic putty pushing is impressive and another well thought out piece which certainly adds to the whole diorama
If this was mine I would move the one with pistols more within the actual base
Look forward to more on this cracking diorama .....as Steve says ...you've bitten the bullet .......wonder what future subjects will be ?
Happy benchtine
Nap
DioramaArt
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Thank you, think I will try some other putty for a full figure this size Greenstuff/Apoxie cures a bit quickly reducing working time getting muscle structure etc correct. Small steps forward each time with learning.Good stuff, Marcus - now youve bitten the bullet, youll not go back!!
DioramaArt
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valiant
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As everyone knows, im a huge advocate for Milliput! I know its not for everyone, but it works for me and is good if mixed 50-50 with Duro/Greenstuff for some detailing
DioramaArt
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It’s a similar process I use, mixing varying ratios of Greenstuff with A/B putty. Sounds great.As everyone knows, im a huge advocate for Milliput! I know its not for everyone, but it works for me and is good if mixed 50-50 with Duro/Greenstuff for some detailing
Fredericus
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Wow, the poses of the bodies are very natural like the expression of the faces. I can't wait for the scene to be painted and finished.
Ciao Federico
Ciao Federico
1969
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Good stuff, Marcus - now youve bitten the bullet, youll not go back!!
Steve is right you are on the dark side now
Glad you took the plunge, nice work for your first sculpt, adds nicely t the scene.
Cheers
Steve
callmehobbes
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Superb sense of dynamism here. And level of commitment as well. My mojo lasts a week then Im distracted and have moved on to other things.
DioramaArt
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Thank you Federico, it took me a while getting each figure looking right but quite happy with the overall scene. I’ve been doing a bit of research on colours for government redcoats and tartans at the time of Culloden so hope the6 turn out okay.
DioramaArt
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Thank you mate, wished I’d made all the figures now same method as per your diagram, a lot quicker and the upper body easier to articulate and shape than the Roman figures, next challenge will be in sculpting hands and head/face so will work toward that.Steve is right you are on the dark side now
Glad you took the plunge, nice work for your first sculpt, adds nicely t the scene.
Cheers
Steve
