Neil,
Really enjoying and learning about figure building.
Really enjoying and learning about figure building.
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Steve, Jim, Tony, Scottie,
Thanks very much , I'm really glad you're enjoying it.
I'm actually getting a bit 'surgeried out' - I need to get some paint on something soon.
As soon as I'm happy with the composition I'm going to concentrate on the Cuirassier and get him ready for paint.
Hopefully I'll get some bench time this eveningComment
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That's some fantastic work Neil.Comment
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great work - all of the figures are coming along nicely.
really enjoying following your work.
PeterComment
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Ian and Peter, thank you.
So, as promised , here comes the Milliput!
Over the years I have found it well-nigh impossible to balance the quantities in a very small amount of Milliput correctly so I don’t bother any more. I always wait until I have a few things to do to justify a larger mix – hence the variety of little jobs in this post.
First up are the highlander’s arms.
I split the coat tails so they can fly a bit .
Next came the main event- the legs.
With a previous mix I had roughly coated the wire with Milliput to provide a key for the sculpting
I find otherwise the putty just slips around the wire making it impossible to keep it in place to do the actual sculpting. I’ve straightened his right toe as well.
You’ll notice the finish on the legs is a bit iffy, but as I’ve said before, I envy people who can model correctly right off the bat- I have to be thereabouts with the Milliput and finish off with filing and carving and sanding. Most of this will be covered by the kilt, anyway.
The painting shows socks with no gaiters, and I don’t know whether it is correct but I’m sticking with the gaiters.
The Scots Grey’s left arm was next
The Cuirassier’s helmet tail
His epaulettes
I flattened the portmanteau and re-sculpted the cloak where it would be squashed by the weight of the horse - I was grateful to Bob for his assistance
I made new coat tails, using the existing ones as a template.
You have to a wait until the end of a session to do this kind of thing as you need the Milliput to be more cured and therefore less sticky or likely to break up.
So that’s where we are currently.
Thanks for looking in and for the encouraging comments
NeilComment
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Lovely work Neil!!
What I want to know is - will the highlander get the same detailing that the horse did?!? We all know what they don't wear! Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!
AndyComment
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Well, I thought the issue would come up, but I'm surprised at how quick your reactions are Andy!
I know we can always rely on you to lower the tone.Comment
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Consider it well and truly lowered Neil!! Now answer the question?????Comment
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Andy has one of those minds Neil!
More fine work, and it's good to see someone using good old Milliput. I also like working with it (n a limited way).Comment
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While on this topic of whether to add certain parts... Neil isn't the first, and won't be the last.
My good friend Adrian Bay sculpted an Agincourt archer a few years ago. Most of them had dysentery, so Adie had his stockings around his ankles and looking very pale. He wasn't sure how much to add inside his flowing shirt and did add everything in the end - for those who were really curious! (Poor Adie has Chrohns, so was modelling from experiences he would rather have not had!)
I'm pretty sure Neil's kilt will cover everything, unless he's very well developed in that department!? Dobbin on the other hand was there doing the splits, without a kilt on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AndyComment
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Neil looking very good indeed. Can't do figures for love nor money, so impressed with anyone who can!!
ATB
AndrewComment
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Not only are you a man of anatomy skills Neil but I see your a milliner as well .Good grief is there no end to your talents !:flushed::surprised::flushed:Comment
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actually I'm thinking of going into men's lingerie.......
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EEEwwwwwwww!!!Comment
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