Davy Jones Pirate Captain Bust POTC

[jacksparrow1979]

Just found the following model while browsing the net and what with me being a massive Pirates Of The Caribbean I can't let this one pass me by. The thing is to me is looks to be a very daunting project and I wouldn't know where to start! I have plenty of great reference material available to me in my private collection so that won't be a problem. Also how do I get the "wet" look finish on the model? Paint in matt acrylics and oils etc then apply a couple of layers of gloss varnish over the top?

This is one of the very best sculpted figures I have seen. The pictures tell a thousand words.

 

[Hardy]

Thats stunning! Dam! i wish I had the patience for a kit like that. Hardy

 

[Sambaman]

That's too cool! I've always wanted a decent bust of good ol' Davey! For the wet look, I would use Future acrylic floor wax. You can thin it with water and apply it in increasing ammounts until you get the desired glossyness. I just used it on a piece of mine and if you want, you can get super glossy-wet like if you apply several coats!

Jay H.
OKC

 

[Einion]

Also how do I get the "wet" look finish on the model? Paint in matt acrylics and oils etc then apply a couple of layers of gloss varnish over the top?

In short, yes.

I use gloss acrylic medium if I have to add gloss after painting, applied in very thin layers (it's a fluid type but I still water it down a lot).

Einion

 

[vergilius]

Never heard of them!
I would suggest the gloss varnish too

 

[tonydawe]

What a superb piece of sculpting, a fantastic likeness of "old Fish Face".

As for the "wet look", may I suggest you try a combination of different gloss finishes, so you don't have a uniform glossiness, but a subtle range of effects which reflect the way water reflects off different surfaces. For example a glistening wet look on the skin would be different from the shiny wet leather look on his hat.

 

[DEL]

Not usually my thing, but I have to say this is simply brilliant, barnacles, worm casts.......brilliant.
Regards
Derek

 

[pkw4]

not my type but i really look forward to see this piece finished.Quite a challenge.
good luck and keep us posted.
Roberto

 

[captnenglish]

I too am a big PoC fan, so thanks for the share I'll have to track this one down someday, can't wait to see how yours turns out.

 

[megroot]

My favorite character of the movie.
I also would go for a gloss varnish. But you should try first on a piece of plasticcard.
Painting that the same way as the figure.
Then coat it....I did it once with a coat and my colors turned out white. I don't think you are after that when you finished it...

marc

 

[phc35]

Just found the following model while browsing the net and what with me being a massive Pirates Of The Caribbean I can't let this one pass me by. The thing is to me is looks to be a very daunting project and I wouldn't know where to start! I have plenty of great reference material available to me in my private collection so that won't be a problem. Also how do I get the "wet" look finish on the model? Paint in matt acrylics and oils etc then apply a couple of layers of gloss varnish over the top?

This is one of the very best sculpted figures I have seen. The pictures tell a thousand words.

what site did you see this beauty at?

 

[jacksparrow1979]

what site did you see this beauty at?

http://www.h2creative.com/

 

[Brushguy]

Hi Peter!

That's is indeed a pretty cool bust and I love the Davy Jones charakter, too.
So much stuff to paint on this one!

Well, I sure would know how to start on this one. I use a special washing/layering technique for all my models.
And it worka especially well on such a bust as this Davy Jones.

If you like to know more about my way to paint such a bust, maybe you wanna come over to my personal webiste, where I have a few step-by-step tutorials with lots of pictures how I paint such a bust.
Especially my Moria Orc repaint SPS may be helpfull to you
Just click on the thumbnail:

If you have any question, feel free to ask.

Cheers
Dirk

 

[Biskup]

There is a great article in one of the Kitbuliders magazine issues about painting figure of Davy Jones. If you want I can check which issue was it?
Kind Regards
Lukasz

 

[jacksparrow1979]

AFM Issue 37 Amazing Figure Modeler Magazine also has a review of this as well.

 

[jacksparrow1979]

There is a great article in one of the Kitbuliders magazine issues about painting figure of Davy Jones. If you want I can check which issue was it?
Kind Regards
Lukasz

Yeah that would be great. Thanks.

 

[dannyk01]

Holy ****, that sculpting is almost close to perfect. Good luck with painting this master piece and I think you painting will make it look even better

Daniel

 

[Biskup]

Ok so the article was written by Dan Jorgensen and it's about painting Rocco Tartamella figure of Davey Jones. It was published in issue #59 of Kitbuilders Magazine.
Hope it will help you.
Cheers
Lukasz

 

[jacksparrow1979]

Just had a reply from H2Creative and the busts are $75 (£47) + $12 (£7.50) shipping to the UK. Certainly not cheap but one of the best you will ever find.

 

[DEL]

Not cheap, but by no means horrendous when you consider how much some single 54mm white metals are costing
Derek