Saturday, December 9, 2006


2. Armature filled out then "scored" with an X-Acto knife when the putty was 80% cured. This scoring will help additional applications of putty bite into the surface.

3. Overalls sculpted. Sling, turnback flap and mitre cap front added then left to cure. Belt and vest was also added at this time.

4. Turback flaps added and upper vest filled.

Note I penciled in the shape of the mitre cap.

5. Mitre cap back filled with first layer of putty and scored.

6. Body filled out w/ more putty.

7. Second layer of putty added to mitre cap. I do this in layers to ensure the putty cures properly. And by using small amounts of putty will hopefully prevent me from cracking or breaking the cured flap by the constant pushing of putty.

8. Third layer of putty added.

Final coat will be added later.

9. Mitre cap carved and sanded down to my liking. Turnbacks and pockets added.

10. Finished figure. The cartridge box flap was made with a mixture of 50% Aves and 50% Kneadatite. Using flatened Aves alone is very brittle when cured, so I use kneadatite to help ensure it's pliable.

11. Rear view. The putty used for the hair and buttons is fromm the same batch as the cartridge box flap.

12. Side view. I added a small rip in the seam of his jacket.

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