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Title: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Watts on 16 June 2016, 11:57:19 PM
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:

(http://i.imgur.com/5b8rwidl.jpg)
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: d_Guy on 17 June 2016, 12:20:05 AM
Impressive Watts!  Really well proportioned. What is the material you are using?
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2016, 12:23:45 AM
Thanks! I used Beesputty for this one, first time using it. I like it a lot!
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Leon on 17 June 2016, 12:29:41 AM
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. 
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: FierceKitty on 17 June 2016, 02:24:48 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.").
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: paulr on 17 June 2016, 04:10:11 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd =D> Impressive

Quote from: FierceKitty on 17 June 2016, 02:24:48 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 ;)
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Techno on 17 June 2016, 05:40:21 AM
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.

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: nikharwood on 17 June 2016, 06:19:52 AM
Very nicely done  8)
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Fenton on 17 June 2016, 06:29:15 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
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Steve J on 17 June 2016, 06:32:32 AM
Excellent work, even more so given it's your first attempt.
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Westmarcher on 17 June 2016, 08:31:57 AM
Quote from: Fenton on 17 June 2016, 06:29:15 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

;D ;D =D> =D>
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: barbarian on 17 June 2016, 08:40:23 AM
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.
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Westmarcher on 17 June 2016, 08:52:10 AM
Yes, (now that I've got over Fenton's witty comment), that is a good first attempt.  :-bd
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Techno on 17 June 2016, 09:10:02 AM
Quote from: Fenton on 17 June 2016, 06:29:15 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
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: toxicpixie on 17 June 2016, 11:20:28 AM
That's cracking - loads of character and nicely proportioned with excellent detail!
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: fred. on 17 June 2016, 11:43:01 AM
Good work, and good subject matter!
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 17 June 2016, 11:54:05 AM
Very nice work. 8)
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2016, 01:56:28 PM
Thanks for the encouraging words, everyone!

Quote from: FierceKitty on 17 June 2016, 02:24:48 AMI'm disturbed that your first choice wasn't that dishy redhead ("You know noothin'. John Snow.").

Hmm, you have a good point...

Quote from: Techno on 17 June 2016, 05:40:21 AM
Really impressive...Especially as it's a first attempt. 

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.

Thanks Phil! Beesputty has to be cured in the oven - but another comment below mentioned that it might not be the best for making molds... maybe for the next one I'll use Green Stuff again. When doing conversions I usually use Green Stuff mixed with Magic Sculpt, maybe I can just continue with that.

Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Tawa on 17 June 2016, 03:27:25 PM
Excellent stuff!  :D
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Techno on 17 June 2016, 07:11:47 PM
Quote from: Watts on 17 June 2016, 01:56:28 PM
Thanks Phil! Beesputty has to be cured in the oven - but another comment below mentioned that it might not be the best for making molds...

If Beesputty is like FIMO, as Yann says....It would need an ultra fine coat of graphite, or similar, to stop the very 'outside layer' of the master sticking to the surface the rubber in the mould.....If this happens, any castings will look as if all the detail is basically non-existent.....You'd end up with a shaped 'blob' of metal. :(

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Watts on 17 June 2016, 07:33:04 PM
Thanks Phil - I am going to experiment with some other stuff this weekend and see how it goes.
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Leman on 17 June 2016, 08:40:35 PM
Quote from: Techno on 17 June 2016, 05:40:21 AM
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.

Cheers - Phil

I wouldn't bother, Phil. Kids are a massive drain on resources.  :d
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: FierceKitty on 18 June 2016, 02:57:50 AM
 
Quote from: Leman on 17 June 2016, 08:40:35 PM
I wouldn't bother, Phil. Kids are a massive drain on resources.  :d

:-bd
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: nikharwood on 18 June 2016, 06:21:22 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Techno on 18 June 2016, 10:32:19 AM
I mean.......What did they expect, when they called it that ?  X_X

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Learning to Sculpt
Post by: Tawa on 21 June 2016, 03:35:34 PM
Quote from: Leman on 17 June 2016, 08:40:35 PM
I wouldn't bother, Phil. Kids are a massive drain on resources.  :d

It's singers we're short of.....