Downed pilot - a bit of a chellenge

[Guest]

Coming along very nicely Peter. I'd love to have a go at it if you ever cast another.

[Peter Gillson]

Pete - I tend not to use Milliput Very often, I find MagicSculpt finer grained and easier to work. This time i used Milliput because i have some which I have to find a use for, and since this is a more of a test piece I decided to use Milliput for the sea and torso.

Fernando - welcome aboard.

Peter

[Peter Gillson]

Peter - who knows if this idea works, I may try it again, with a lot more detailing in the sculpting. If I do, one will be winging its way to you.

Peter

[JR]

Face looks fine Peter

[stillp]

Pete - I tend not to use Milliput Very often, I find MagicSculpt finer grained and easier to work. This time i used Milliput because i have some which I have to find a use for, and since this is a more of a test piece I decided to use Milliput for the sea and torso.

Fernando - welcome aboard.

Peter

Thanks Peter.
Pete

[colin m]

A unique idea and looking very impressive.

[Steve Brodie]

release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it, release it,

[Peter Gillson]

Colin - glad you like it
Steve - thanks for the support, if I were to release it, there would need to be a lot more detailing, it is all a bit basic which is fine for what is a test piece.

Yesterday evening I painted the flying helment:

[Richard48]

The public have spoken Peter lol.
Richard.

[BattleshipBob]

Lovely skills!!!

[Peter Gillson]

Limited time at the bench over the weekend -the weeds grew over the last week or so that I needed to tackle them, as well as taking a bit of time, and the great weather, to enjoy the garden.

Time to tackle the sea - the real challenge and not something I an very confident with.

Stage one was to apply a coat of blue, or rather a few shades of blue, all Vallejo acrylic paints.



The next stage was to add some white to the tops of the ripples:



Not entirely realistic so I added a thin layer of transparent silicon sealant - the type of sealant sold in tubes at DIY stores.



Next will be to add white to form the tops of the waves ...

Peter

[Guest]

Looking very good Peter.

[Peter Gillson]

Peter - I must admit that I'm quite pleased with the face, I have learned something from you tutorial.

Here is the final step - I used some white silicon sealant to add the 'froth' on top of the waves and around the figure.

I'n not 100% convinced by the result. i'm not sure if this is down to my not taking enough time and care, or whether the technique itself is the weakness - probably a mixture of both.

Here is the finished bust:



I may re-visit the idea but if i do I will add a lot more detail to the figure. The flying helmet needs more straps and metal fastenings. i also think the figure shoud be a little more horizontal wiht the head lower.

All in all this was a fun little diversion, and as a 'proof of concept' I think it worked. Perhaps it may feature in Sarnia's range, time will tell.

Thanks for following this one.

[Steve Jones]

Wonderfully done Peter. I am certainly no figure painter but if I were this would be a fantastic subject to paint. I hope you do release it as you could be onto a winner.