Kiwi MulePacker ,Near the Sangro,Italy

[amcairns]

Hello All,
This is a start on a 1/16 figure with Mule.The figure is a short fella which anatomocally speaking is not easy to model,that is getting proportions exact for a small person.The mule is not that easy either but hopefully getting there.
comments welcome,
Andy

 

[Barke02]

Hi Andy,

Excellent bit of sculpting!

I know what you mean about the proportions of people with a smaller stature. I've been working on a 1/16th figure with a known actual height of 5'5" (scale height 104mm). Like the figure you're doing, he's shown in the photo with his sleeves folded back on an oversize tunic!

What a great looking mule!

Is this scene taken from a photo?

Cheers,
Jon.

 

[megroot]

Great sculpting on a great challenge.
Keep up the great work.

Marc

 

[Bluesking]

Andy
THe mule looks great and the figure has that casual swagger I associate with ANZAC troops - don't know what you're worrying about mate!

 

[John Belcher]

Great bit of sculpting

Hi Andy,very nice work I like what you have done so far,and are looking forward to see the next stage.Well Done mate! and very inspiring.

Regards,John

 

[Ryder]

Yes it all looks good. Can'nt wait to see more.

 

[petermh]

proportions look fine to me nice piece of scupting

 

[Gellso]

Hi Andy,


What a great looking mule!

Easy Jonathan kids read these forums as well..lol.

Great sculpt amazing realism in the figure and I agree with Jon..that is one helluva tasty looking ass!

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Hi Andy,

You are certainly pumping them out! But not losing any of the creativity. I've got to admit mate I find this one incredibly tempting and would love to look at painting some of your work one day. Hope to meet in September and study the array of figures\busts you have produced.

Lovely depiction with a naturalness that pay due homage to these guys, any chance you may do some Maori Battalion soldiers too perhaps?

Take care,

Mike

 

[DEL]

I see what you mean about sculping a short person. Hadn't really thought about it but getting the proportions right must have been a challenge. You've nailed it.

Regards
Derek

 

[amcairns]

Thanks for the comments Guys.Once im happy with the proportions of the mule,the harness will be next.Im looking forward to making a sack of potatoes as part of the cargo for some reason.
Cheers
Andy

 

[1969]

Nice work on both mule and figure Andy, as for proportions they appear fine so far.

Steve

 

[amcairns]

Steve,
Thanks for the comment.Glad to hear your happy with the proportions as it was one thing I was blinded with while modelling them both.
Cheers
Andy

 

[Dan Morton]

Andy - Do you sleep? That's great man!!!

All the best,
Dan

 

[amcairns]

Dan,
Being on the other side of the world ,I get to do this while you enjoy your slumber.
Cheers Mate,
Andy

 

[mil-mart]

Andy great start , looking forward to following this thread. It'll be interesting to see how you build up the sack of spuds.

Cheers Ken