Author Topic: VSF superhero development (Read 18906 times)

Vermis · « **Reply #30 on:** June 21, 2013, 01:10:56 AM »

Apologies to all for the wait. Other sculpts and other distractions popped up over the last month, in addition to the slight scale creep that made me cut back some areas of this sculpt.* (As it is now, it's just marginally taller than EotD Sherlock Holmes, but a fair bit burlier. I hope that seems appropriate for the original influence.) But I've been chipping away at it anyway, and I got a couple of new photos tonight before the camera's batteries died on me. And that washed out most of the detail of the abs, let alone the fiddly wee serratus I just finished shoving up under it's armpits. Mutter.

So... yeah, there are rough parts at neck, arms and thighs, but WIP and all that. The important bit for now, is that I think I've done all the areas that'll be awkward or impossible when I get the cape on. That's what I'll psyche myself up for tomorrow. Then it should largely be a matter of face, hands, and sundry details.

*And the putty not wanting to play. I think it might have something to do with the unusual summer weather - sunny and warm.

Elk101 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 21, 2013, 07:38:46 AM »

That's really taking shape. Looking forward to seeing it develop.

Vermis · « **Reply #32 on:** June 22, 2013, 01:29:02 AM »

Quote from: Vermis on May 13, 2013, 11:45:47 PM

might take me a couple of tries to get it just so, this time.

Sometimes I bleedin' well hate sculptin'.

Vermis · « **Reply #33 on:** June 26, 2013, 05:04:49 PM »

'Owzat!

Second try was a little better. It's not entirely spectacular (only my second single-putty-sheet cloak) or finished, but now that it's on and positioned, I can take care of that: tidying, shaving, adding, bulking, shaping. I'll especially want to fill in some spaces under the cloak, and for that purpose I wouldn't mind notes from any sculptors and casters in the audience.

Also, abs and serratus are a little bit easier to see now.

Although a lot of that detail is going to have cloth wrinkles stretched across it.

Comsquare · « **Reply #34 on:** June 26, 2013, 07:55:45 PM »

Like what I see so far, brilliant

And no,go back sculpting

Dewbakuk · « **Reply #35 on:** June 26, 2013, 11:52:39 PM »

Looking good.

Speaking as a caster, there are the obvious things such as filling the areas behind the legs and torso to make them solid. If they aren't then the pressure from making the mold will push them in. On a less obvious note, bring the cloak in on the left leg, it won't effect the style/pose but as it is now with a thin gap that goes down and through, you're looking at a probable tear point for the rubber during casting. Particularly an issue if you're intending to get all the figures cast from the master mold.

Vermis · « **Reply #36 on:** August 14, 2013, 12:18:08 PM »

I aten't dead!

I can only offer profuse apologies for the lack of progress here, and the mild excuse that July was a distracting and not-very-good month for me. But, things are quieting down again and I should be able to push on.

I've tried filling in parts of the underside of the cloak (as per Dewbakuk's instructions - ta muchly!) but most of it's a bit tricky without coming at it from underneath, i.e. through the stand. So I'm going to concentrate on building up the front detail first.

Yes, one of the ears is twice the size of the other! It's got some magic sculp in it, and I want to make sure it's well cured and hardened before I go carving and sanding it down to match the other.

Predatorpt · « **Reply #37 on:** August 14, 2013, 02:04:12 PM »

Looking good! Thanks for the update

Mancha · « **Reply #38 on:** August 14, 2013, 07:06:48 PM »

Nice job with the cloak!

Vermis · « **Reply #39 on:** August 17, 2013, 09:01:22 PM »

Wondering about the belt - I never really defined it in the sketch. Would something like the Slade-Wallace style be appropriate?

http://www.militaryhistoryworkshop.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=440
http://www.victorianwars.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8355

Comsquare · « **Reply #40 on:** August 17, 2013, 09:29:16 PM »

Quote from: Vermis on August 17, 2013, 09:01:22 PM

Wondering about the belt - I never really defined it in the sketch. Would something like the Slade-Wallace style be appropriate?

http://www.militaryhistoryworkshop.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=440
http://www.victorianwars.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8355

Would be fine for me, let's hear what my partners say

Predatorpt · « **Reply #41 on:** August 18, 2013, 12:24:57 AM »

No problem for me

goon3423 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 18, 2013, 03:02:45 AM »

I like the buckle style, I still want some assorted size pouches though.

Elk101 · « **Reply #43 on:** August 18, 2013, 06:23:12 AM »

It's ok with me. I also like the idea of some pouches or small bags hanging from it too.

Comsquare · « **Reply #44 on:** August 18, 2013, 08:12:35 AM »

Quote from: goon3423 on August 18, 2013, 03:02:45 AM

I like the buckle style, I still want some assorted size pouches though.

Of course he needs pouches

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