first time scultptor....

[FortunesOfWarModels]

so, im looking to sculpt my own range of models, to sell in my shop, but i havnt the first clue how to go about this.

can anyone offer some advice on the kit/skills i would need to be able to sculpt and cast my own resin models accurately?

 

[neill]

Big questions . . . Lets start with basics, do you currently sculpt? if so maybe you could post some of your work, so we can give you ideas, critics, etc. Lots of HOW TO Help here so I suggest you doa Search andthen maybe we can help you with specific questions

Neill

 

[FortunesOfWarModels]

i have never sculpted anything, with the exception of the odd bit as needed on a kit for conversions and the like.

i have seen posable manequin models in basic human form with moving joints (see link) , would this be a good starting point for the inexperienced sculptor?

http://www.imperialgallery.co.uk/p_d01.html

 

[pokrad]

I do not think that there is one (or even the best) way to learn sculpting,
but You will not learn how to sculpt if you buy this manikins (IMHO).

Start from wire armature, and do it yourself from the beginning. For the start it's better to do a bigger scales - it is less frustrating. Later when your skills improve you can move to smaller scales. Sculpt few figures that are not so detailed, concentrate on anatomy and proportions- and then toss them in the garbage Do a few more, and you will be closer to Your goal. If you are ready to spend some money - I would recommend this:

http://americanfinearts.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/john-brown-sculpture-dvds-in-and-ready-to-order/

Brown works bigger scales, but I like his way of explaining things, and knowledge you get from this can be used in any scale...

Small parts of this DVD-s you can find on youtube.
Also search youtube for sculpting timelapse videos - you can learn from other people's work.

Practice, practice, do some more practice (even play-doh is good as a material for that purpose), and then, when you get some basic skills you can choose your scale and move to the materials that are best for that scale...

I am learning how to sculpt for 3 years now, and I think that I just "finished" with the basics, or as Churchill once said I'm on the "end of the beginning", so do not be discouraged if you do not suceed at first- it is time consuming process

BTW: Someone else could give you totally opposite directions (and they probably would also be valid), this is just my "point of view"

 

[neill]

Since you are new to the sculpting tehn the Manequin would bea great advantage. I use Aluminum Wire and create my own armatures. Head size multipled by 7.5 for the height Suggest you start working ona head to get your hands into it. I will tryto email you an article I wrote years ago for Finescale Modeller. you can private message me your eail address, and Iwill get it to you.

Neill

 

[FortunesOfWarModels]

thanks mate, check pm