Learning to Sculpt

Started by Watts, 17 June 2016, 12:57:19 AM

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Watts

Today I took the plunge and decided to try and sculpt a model of my own (in 10mm, of course  :D). I was a bit inspired by the Wildlings in Game of Thrones so I whipped something up, and learned a lot in the process... I had loads of fun so I think I'll try some more. Here he is:


d_Guy

Impressive Watts!  Really well proportioned. What is the material you are using?
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Watts

Thanks! I used Beesputty for this one, first time using it. I like it a lot!

Leon

That looks excellent for a first attempt, as d_guy says the proportions are really good which is one of the harder things to do. 
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FierceKitty

I'd say you have a talent worth encouraging there. But I'm disturbed that your first choice wasn't that dishy redhead ("You know noothin'. John Snow.").
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paulr

 :-bd =D> :-bd =D> Impressive

Quote from: FierceKitty on 17 June 2016, 03:24:48 AM
I'd say you have a talent worth encouraging there. But I'm disturbed that your first choice wasn't that dishy redhead ("You know noothin'. John Snow.").

Would the proportions on that one have been even more challenging ;)
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Techno

Really impressive...Especially as it's a first attempt.  :-bd

I keep meaning to have a go with Beesputty (that's the one that has to be 'cooked', isn't it ?).....But I'll probably stick with Greenstuff and ProCreate, for the time being.

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Fenton

Very nicely done

Phil what sort of pro tipswould you have for the beginner?

I am thinking along the lines of,

Best value for money when it comes to buying  first aid kits

Which A&E is best at removing drill bit and scalpels from various body parts

Cheers in advance
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Steve J

Excellent work, even more so given it's your first attempt.

Westmarcher

Quote from: Fenton on 17 June 2016, 07:29:15 AM
Very nicely done

Phil what sort of pro tipswould you have for the beginner?

I am thinking along the lines of,

Best value for money when it comes to buying  first aid kits

Which A&E is best at removing drill bit and scalpels from various body parts

Cheers in advance

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I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

barbarian

Beesputty is good but slightly expensive.
Problem is that it's like Fimo and Super Sculpey, so cannot go in direct vulcanisation, adding a step and adding cost : Not something you want on 10mm where the margin is low.

Very well done for a first attempt. Keep going.
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Westmarcher

Yes, (now that I've got over Fenton's witty comment), that is a good first attempt.  :-bd
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

Techno

17 June 2016, 10:10:02 AM #13 Last Edit: 17 June 2016, 11:11:09 AM by Techno
Quote from: Fenton on 17 June 2016, 07:29:15 AM
Phil what sort of pro tipswould you have for the beginner?

I am thinking along the lines of,
Best value for money when it comes to buying  first aid kits
Which A&E is best at removing drill bit and scalpels from various body parts
Cheers in advance

Techno's top tips.

Always make sure you have at least three spare packets of plasters in the medicine cabinet.
Don't try and 'pull' any broken drill bits from your finger or thumb with a strong magnet.....I've tried this, and it doesn't work.

Cheers - Phil

toxicpixie

That's cracking - loads of character and nicely proportioned with excellent detail!
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