DioramaArt
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Added some detail to the sledge based on photographic reference from the expedition. Each sledge world weigh over 200kgs, the resources needed for the five man team going to the South Pole more than that.
Completed "To strive, to seek, to find ,and not to yield "- 54mm
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Briggsy
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This just keeps getting better, heck of a lot of 'green stuff' there must be a fair weight to the model let alone the real thing.
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
DioramaArt
A Fixture
Thanks Simon,
the sledge seems to be holding up okay, I put that down to the design rather than my modelling. Should look okay once skis/poles are added.
Thanks Simon,
the sledge seems to be holding up okay, I put that down to the design rather than my modelling. Should look okay once skis/poles are added.
Marcus
This looks great stowage , your putty skills are definitely something to aspire to
Look forward to seeing more additions
It's fun following just wish I had you vision and skill !
Happy benchtime
Nap
DioramaArt
A Fixture
Currently working on each figure in the scene, still a work in progress but this is where I am. Starting with boots, then headgear, trousers, smock then gloves and harness. I need to refine the boots and other areas. When using putty it’s a process of adding and refining by changing the ratio and spotting areas for improvement.
Captain Scott
Lieut Bowers
Captain Oats
Petty officer Evans
Doctor Wilson
Captain Scott
Lieut Bowers
Captain Oats
Petty officer Evans
Doctor Wilson
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
Really impressive, gonna guess there is a fine balance here between finesse and the actual bulk of the kit they wore. They are certainly looking like a impressive crew so far. Watching with interest what is a great thread.
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
DioramaArt
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Thanks Simon. Apparently the clothing they wore has to balance warmth but not let sweat build or it would freeze and cause frostbite. So the smock and trousers were more of a wind barrier but very loose fitting for movement and allow air to flow. Something that seems odd when working in -40 degrees. Amundsen’s team learned from the Inuit so had better clothing using various fur’s.
Just came across this thread. Really is an incredibly good beginning. Looking forward to seeing the finish. Very impressive.
Rick
Rick
Briggsy
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Makes a lot of sense actually, in the later half of my service we had gotten waterproofs which were meant to breath but the sweat still built up inside so you ended up a. Wet as if you weren't wearing waterproofs. Always preferred natural fibers, even when wet wool would retain some warmth. They must have been hard men indeed to endure what they must have gone through and deserve every tribute they get, so great respect for what you are doing here. And for the skill you are showcasing.
Cheers Simon
DioramaArt
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Thank you again. Indeed hard men. Scott’s team were suffering from Scurvy during their return trip, with captain oats old boar war wound and both feet/legs with frostbite, Doctor Wilson made note that both his legs would need to be amputated yet he walked on man hauling the load with the other men till he died. Apparently Amundsen recorded -79 degrees on his thermometer, beyond a cold most of us could imagine, regarding the cold, the men feared it getting about -20 as moisture would build up making all the kit heavy and stiff and increase the risk of frostbite. We moan if it gets to +5degree and shiver in our homes. They were just made very differently back then.
DioramaArt
A Fixture
Thank you kindly Rick.
Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
Dioramart, don't mind the cold being a Yorkshire man but that is ridiculous, there is a point though when mere mortals say enough is enough. Really like what you're doing with this and the investment in the history is great.
Cheers Simon
Cheers Simon
Just going to wholly agree , very impressive
Marcus......sponsored by Green Stuff ....lol
Look forward to seeing more
Have FUN
Nap
DioramaArt
A Fixture
DioramaArt
A Fixture
Three full days of sculpting, time to sit back reflect then refine each figure. Happy how each has turned out so far, taking elements of various photographs of the expedition to depict the character of each man on the last leg of the fateful journey to the South Pole. Of all the characters I’ve researched for the project, Doctor Wilson is my favourite. An artist, scientist, explorer and gentlemen. Captain Scott said of Wilson, he was the finest of men and at his end Scott was found, arm outstretched over the dead Wilson, frozen forever embraced in that final moment of humanity.
DioramaArt
A Fixture
The newly sculpted figures shown in the composition for the scene.
DioramaArt
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Thank you Mario.pffffffffff If I see what you are doing,djeez man,you are not normal LOL this is going to be so beautiful
and al the work on that,but you are going fast like I can see,follow this with much intrested
Mario
