WIP First attempt at 1/10 bust sculpting, 44th Foot, Gandamak 1842

[ukali1066]

Hi all,

Here's my progress so far on my first bust, the basic body and head shapes were cast in milliput using a simple two half push mould made from the master I'd sculpted in white milliput, this is to ensure all forthcoming busts I intend to do will be in the same scale, and it cuts out a lot of work.

Then the detail is sculpted onto the basic form using Apoxie Sculpt, this is the first time I've used this and it's superb to work with, very smooth and waxy.

Early days yet, but getting there, I want him to look as tired and shabby as he would have on that miserable retreat in winter, he's suffered an eye wound along the way.

The bell top shako will have an oilskin cover sculpted eventually.

Thanks for looking

 

[Mike S.]

Beautiful job. Making a bust that is looking straight on interesting is quite a challenge, however you are nailing it. One of my favorite eras too.

Will this be available for sale?

 

[mil-mart]

Stunning work on the face and looking forward to following .

Cheers Ken

 

[ukali1066]

Many thanks for the kind words guys, my plan is to sculpt a range eventually and get castings done by a professional resin caster, varied eras but mainly Peninsular and Victorian British soldiers.... but I'll not run before I can walk

 

[housecarl]

The facial features look spot on, but I think the chin is slightly off centre.
Carl.

 

[ukali1066]

You're right Carl, there's still a hell of a lot to put right

 

[valiant]

like what I see so far, love the Victorian period, loads of inspiration.
look forward to seeing this progress!
Steve

 

[Tony Barton]

Looks pretty good so far : look forward to seeing this finished.

 

[Jazz]

Great work so far. Love the facial features. The Victorian period is one of my favourites. I look forward to seeing how you progress.

 

[ukali1066]

Many thanks for the positive words fellas

 

[Azgaron]

Very nice work so far! Love to see it finished!

Cheers,

Håkan