"into the breech" PART 1

[Jason W.]

Originally posted by garyjd@Jul 5 2004, 02:45 PM
Jason, Maybe you could do a vignette of some Western Confederates halted along a section of road engaged in various activities while taking a break during a long march.~Gary

Thats the ticket my friend!

 

[Kreston]

Jason, what about a vignette depicting members of Hood's army during the retreat after the disaster an Franklin? If I remember correctly, the ground was frozen and many of the soldier's shoes were in tatters and a lot of them barefoot. After the heavy campaigning the uniforms were as worn down as the soldiers. It would be an excellent opportunity to depict that in miniature.

Kreston

 

[garyjd]

Jason, Now I like that and you can still do a flag.~Gary

 

[Jason W.]

Great idea Kreston! Troiani's "Regiments & Uniforms" has a good description of these soldiers. And I think Rick Reeves did a painting depicting these men as well, the title escapes me though.
It would neat to have one in a Federal overcoat and barefoot! Hmmmm...idea's, idea's.

Thanks Kreston and Gary! Your input is much appreciated.

 

[Jason W.]

Here's the last figure. Some small details need to be made yet.

Having been going over my issue of HM #35 I'm inspired to try Kreston's mud technique on this project. I don't want to portray a muddy scene but rather give the soldiers uniforms a more distressed look. We'll see how it goes

FINAL COMPOSITION

 

[Anders Heintz]

Excellent work like always my friend!

How do you go abot sculpting your folds? Would love to hear your techniques!

 

[LCoote]

I just love seeing your stuff, Beautiful work Jason!!!

 

[Kreston]

Jason, the vignette looks great. I really like the way the latest figure has turned out, with the coat tucked into the belt and pushing the equipment back out of the way is right on!

As for the mud technique, just remember that the smaller the scale, the finer it should be stippled. After it has dried, if you don't like it it easily scrapes off. Another tip is to make sure the brush you use to stipple is not real wet with the liquid cement or the putty will get too runny. Have fun!

Kreston

 

[Jason W.]

Originally posted by Anders Heintz@Jul 12 2004, 01:01 AM


How do you go abot sculpting your folds?

Thanks Leigh!

Anders, it's just careful pushing of putty and constant checking of reference. When sculpting a leg for instance, I will add putty to the desired thickness and "burnish" it smooth. Then carefully make impressions where I want the folds and go to work on the shape. All the while using a light burnishing motion to make the putty smooth. It takes aprox. one hour for the entire process of sculpting a leg in 54mm.
I'll give an SBS on my next figure to show you how I work folds.

Thanks for the kind words!

 

[Jason W.]

Originally posted by Kreston@Jul 12 2004, 11:12 AM


As for the mud technique, just remember that the smaller the scale, the finer it should be stippled.

Thanks Kreston for the kind words!

I guess I want to show more distress around the knees. Maybe to show that they were kneeling or sitting before the advance and dirt "clods" are sticking to the trouser legs and rear ends. What do you think?

 

[Joe Hudson]

Jason,

I can only say that you are getting sooo much better with each new figure! I look forward to seeing the next one.

Joe

 

[garyjd]

Jason, Another awesome piece of work. I love the variety you put into all three figures, they all have something differnent instead of doing three figures all wearing the same uniform the same way. Great job.~Gary

 

[Kreston]

Jason, the stress and wear around the knees can be accomplished with paint. Use the putty for the heavier dirt. Don't forget to add a little to the Brogans, too.

Kreston

 

[yeo_64]

Jason,AWESOME WORK,my friend !!! I'll be looking forward to the completion of the vignette and the SBS on creating folds in clothing. Cheers !
Kenneth.

 

[Pete_H]

Jason,
I must admit feeling bad for not keeping up with this thread - man, I missed out on a lot! To echo others' comments, these figures are just amazing. Good job! I also agree with Anders: a s-b-s on how you do your folds would be of great benefit to all ofus who pretend to be sculptors As for a future project, how about something from the XX.century? Say circa 1942-45? Gee, do any ideas pop to mind?

Again, great job!

 

[Jason W.]

Originally posted by Pete_H@Jul 13 2004, 12:10 PM
As for a future project, how about something from the XX.century? Say circa 1942-45? Gee, do any ideas pop to mind?

Thanks Guy's! I do appreciate all the suggestions and words of encouragement.

I don't know Pete. I enjoy WW2 history but havn't been drawn to sculpt anything from that period. You have any suggestions for an American or German subject?

 

[Einion]

Looks great Jason, looking forward to seeing them painted.

Einion

 

[Jason W.]

Thanks Einion! Me too.

 

[Jason W.]

Hi folks! Here's an SBS on the log breastworks which will be the background for this vignette. Being more of an experiment, it was a fun project that took a couple hours of work.
Bass wood is used as the foundation.

The "logs" are rolled out putty (MS).

Let to cure, then scored and cut to shape to fit the base.

The logs are glued into place.

Knots are added by small balls of putty then smoothed out at the edges.

At last, putty is added haphazardly and textured to simulate bark. Note the bare spots and where bark is "peeling".

 

[y_wong]

Dear Jason,

I like the way you do the texturing on the logs. Looking forward to more from you.

regards