WWII pilot

[martinmack]

Hi All...

While I've been working mostly in sports figures, I thought I'd try my hand at something different and here's the result. I am certainly no expert in WWII flight gear, but I think most everything is in the right place. The scale is 1/5, and the sculpt was done in Super Sculpey Firm. Thanks for any thoughts!

P.S. The base is Durham's Water Putty painted to look like wood. I used a cat food container as a mold then just painted the putty in oils.

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Martinmack,

That's a very impressive piece of sculpting mate, well done. My only suggestion wouldbeto add a gloss glaze over the glass in the goggles, but otherwise it looks spot on.

 

[martinmack]

Thanks for the compliments Tony, they are much appreciated. Your point about the gloss on the goggles is well taken and will definitely be a finishing touch, I'll get on that!

 

[tonydawe]

No worries Martin. While you're at it, you may also like to consider adding some engine dirt/ soot on his face which shows the outline of his goggles. This could be done with a fine dusting of pastels or a very thin wash of black over the nose and cheeks. You may decide not to do it, but its just a suggestion.