Joan of Arc bust - 1/9th

[marc]

Wow thanks, such a great response from everyone!
I am sure you all know what it like working away at a project it is often hard to see the woods from the trees, so it can be a bit tense showing a piece for the first time, especially as this IS the first time anyone has seen this.
So I was a little relieved as well as happy when reading your flattering comments.

On a sad note, I was intending to show Roy Hunt this piece first, as I had been chatting to him about it before his untimely passing.
So Roy this piece is dedicated to you mate, I was greatly looking forward to seeing the bust you were working on too.

Back to Joan, unfortunately I don’t have any wip pics of it, as I worked on in fits and bursts and neglected my photographic duties to you all! [Shame on me!]

But I am going to release this piece as a resin kit.

I had intended to wait until everything was ready to go, but on the spur of the moment decided to post a pic of the pattern model here first to gauge people’s views.
I am glad I did because your enthusiastic response has given me some duly needed encouragement.

I will let everyone know when the piece is in production and available to order and will post pics of castings etc as things progress.
The wait won’t be too long.
You can also check my website, not a great deal to see at the moment unless you are a fan of Auto Unions!

www.marc42.co.uk

Feel free to email or PM me with any questions you have. [Or post them here of course!]

Thanks

Mark

 

[garyjd]

What a great face. I like it...a lot. ~Gary

 

[renarts]

This is probobly the best representation I've seen of her in bust or figure. I'll definately be looking forward to seeing this one commercially.

 

[Calvin]

I will let everyone know when the piece is in production and available to order and will post pics of castings etc as things progress

As previously said one for me please.

You can also check my website, not a great deal to see at the moment unless you are a fan of Auto Unions!

Man, that Nuvolari sculpt is a killer, Tazio was an hero, it there any chance to get a resin copy to be painted or you only did the bronze version ? You really nailed the speed fever which infected that guy, beautiful.

 

[marc]

As previously said one for me please.



Man, that Nuvolari sculpt is a killer, Tazio was an hero, it there any chance to get a resin copy to be painted or you only did the bronze version ? You really nailed the speed fever which infected that guy, beautiful.

Hi Calvin
Thanks!
I am a real enthusiast of those pre war machines and the guys that drove them, great subjects for sculpture , especially those really old pioneering vehicles from the dawn of motoring history.
Just insane watching that old footage!
Puts modern carbon fibre monocoques and huge run off areas into perspective..


Unlike the Joan I do have quite a few WIP pics of the AU too.[planning a making of article when time allows.]
I can tell you that was one time consuming thing to make!

As for providing a plain resin version, yes this has been something I have considered, as i would love to see one painted in the same style as a military sculpture rather than a 'model'.
Obviously the bronze is a limited edition piece and a plain resin version would also be a limited edition.

I will check out my costs and let you know the price.
Obviously if anyone else is interested let me know too.


Mark

 

[davidmitchell]

Stunning sculpting and one that will be a joy to paint.

David

 

[Theodoros]

Marc, for me your work is perfect !

 

[Zlobov*S]

Mark is the best bust and sculpture Joan of Arc!
Joan of Arc very complex{difficult} image " maidens from Orleans ".

I congratulate! Very pure{clean} and professional work.
Yours faithfully.

 

[Marcel]

A beautiful scuplture Mark!! Great work.

 

[marc]

Hi Folks, well it has taken a little longer than anticipated but she is now ready to purchase.
Here is a pic of a casting.

You can check her out on my site for more pics etc:

http://www.marc42.co.uk/m42_gallery.../The_ Maid_of_Orleans/The_Maid_Of_Orleans.htm


Marc

 

[marc]

Look forward to seeing what people do with painting this piece.
I envisage, a read head..
I have got a few photoshopped images , but not not sure whether to post em!

Would love to see a supreme paint job for my site..
[wish i had time]


Marc

 

[Jamie Stokes]

Wonderfully sculpted

With smooth, feminine features....

nice to see something in armour that's neither anime babe nor grizzled, scarred with 5'o'clock shadow!

Thumbs up

cheers

 

[marc]

With smooth, feminine features....

nice to see something in armour that's neither anime babe nor grizzled, scarred with 5'o'clock shadow!

Thumbs up

cheers

Did contemplate doing a grizzled babe with a 5 O'clock shadow,
Luckily changed my mind!