problems found

[atitan_to]

I have finished a few 1/35 figure, yet there is some problems:
1. the facial ratio is not correct
2. i can't handle the sculpt the shape of eyeballs (i have mentioned in pervious message)

3. i found it is difficult to handle the "folding" on clothes...


can anyone here give me some advice, or articles, or reference books?
thanks

 

[yeo_64]

Hi Titan :lol: Perhaps you could get Mike Blank's new book on figure sculpting;that might answer some of the problems that you are facing.Cheers !
Kenneth

 

[slaj]

Hi Titan. Sculpting 1/35 figures is not an easy task but surely not that impossible. Try to find a good anatomy book with head ratios. Even with the eyes , break them down and they'll come out easier. With regards to folds on clothing , I used to use a lot a book titled 'Dynamic wrinkles and drapery ' by Burne Hogarth. Nowadays most folds come somewhat natural. Do like me and play around like a fool. I dress up in similar clothing in front of the mirror and take notes :lol:

Stephen Mallia

 

[Matthias]

For the folds, I was suggested to study paintingsa and drawings of Duerer (Dürer), and it sure looks like a great idea!

 

[frank h]

Hi Titan,
I suggest study commercial castings,heads in particular
Work out just how much detail you need to put in.

Hope it helps

Frank

 

[Steve Lennon]

Titan, can I suggest you get the book "Creating life-like figures in polymer clay" by Katherine Dewey. (ISBN 0-9741530-0-1). Whilst not aimed at the military miniature genre, it is superior to any that are.

In my opinion, this book is the most complete step-by-step guide through the whole figure sculpting process around.

Steve

 

[Stephan]

Yeah steve
I get this book last week an totally agree.
A very good step by step work shown.

 

[John Long]

Bryon Ray bought that book and really talked it up. I'll have to get one. Katherine Dewey also has a book about sculpting animals.

 

[yeo_64]

I totally agree with the rest of the guys,Titan;I myself got the book the moment I heard about it on the "planet" and,boy,was it ever complete with regards to sculpting and proportions.Get the book ASAP,it's the best investment that you will ever make ! Cheers.
Kenneth