Napoleon-The final Touch

[MalcC]

After completing Scale Collectable bust of Napoleon / Joaquin Phoenix.
I wanted to add a complimentary nameplate, so I chose one of Name Its photo plates
using a photo from the film and mounted onto the base.



What you have to decide is whether the plate was mounted on a piece of wood shaped to fit the base
or Magic-Sculpt painted to match the wood.

Please click on the thumbnail for a larger image.

Malc

 

[Tecumsea]

Well Malc my indecision is a testament to either your woodworking or painting skills as I find it hard to establish a difference......forced into decision I would say wood...LOL

Keith

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

That’s a good idea , I forgot Nameit can do that with pictures, looks good

Out of interest did you woodturn the base ?

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Nice touch to complete the display.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Hi Malc

That’s a good idea , I forgot Nameit can do that with pictures, looks good

Out of interest did you woodturn the base ?

Nap

I'm afraid I didn't make the base, I've bought it a few years back from a friend at FigureWorld.
You've not provided and answer is the mount wood or painted?????

Nice touch to complete the display.

Cheers Simon

Cheers Simon, what are your thoughts.... is the nameplate mount, wood or painted??????

Malc

 

[Nap]

Hi Malc

I reckon looking at the rounded base the plate was mounted on a cleverly worked magiscut and then painted to match .......

Very well done I hasten to add

Do I win a prize ?

Nap

 

[Banjer]

I would say painted, simply because I know your painting skills but not your woodworking skills. either way it is well done.

Bill

 

[NRG]

Tough! But on balance I’m going with Magic Sculpt and painted.
Looks great either way!

 

[Briggsy]

Cheers Simon, what are your thoughts.... is the nameplate mount, wood or painted??????

Malc

Oh yeah sorry, definitely go for wood every time.

Cheers Simon

 

[Steve Ski]

Excellent!

 

[MalcC]

Thanks for all the replies.
For those who thought it painted on Magic-Sculpt, you are all correct.

The basic detail was all done in acrylics and then given a wash in Burnt Umber oils.

Nap, the prize is a Bacon roll at the Surrey show.
If you can't make it, I'll eat it on your behalf.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

Oh wow, good one.

Cheers Simon

 

[marco14]

very good idea you have done with that base,I like it ,very nice

Mario

 

[KenBoyle]

Beautifully done Malc! Great idea.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[MalcC]

Thanks Guys, Glad you like it.

Malc

 

[Rocco82]

Nice one Malc. You know I've never thought about this. First time I've seen it done.
Could definitely come in handy one day
Cheers!

 

[Blind Pew]

Excellent work on this, Malc. You've really gone the extra mile to make it rise above. Well done, again.

 

[Nap]

Thanks for all the replies.
For those who thought it painted on Magic-Sculpt, you are all correct.

The basic detail was all done in acrylics and then given a wash in Burnt Umber oils.

Nap, the prize is a Bacon roll at the Surrey show.
If you can't make it, I'll eat it on your behalf.

Malc

He Hah!!

Blooming typical Malc ...you enjoy my bacon roll mate ....you could give Briggsy the cost and he could buy one at this years Bugle Call .....just saying ...lol

The work on the base looks good ...clever puttywork and painting by you

Nap

 

[MalcC]

He Hah!!

Blooming typical Malc ...you enjoy my bacon roll mate ....you could give Briggsy the cost and he could buy one at this years Bugle Call .....just saying ...lol

The work on the base looks good ...clever puttywork and painting by you

Nap

I'm sure I'll enjoy your bacon roll.

Malc