Well as there have been a few new members recently I would just like to say welcome. It is about time someone started a new thread so if anyone has any...
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Ed Lizak
ejl@xxx.xxxx
Oct 16, 1999 1:38 am
Well done figures. As Dizzy Dean used to say - "it ain't braggin if you can do it." How long does it take you to do a figure like the ones in the photo? -EJL ...
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David Drage
tenaka@xxxxxx.xxxxxxx...
Oct 16, 1999 11:58 am
If I put my mind to it and don't time waste (bit of a self discipline problem I guess) I can get a figure sculpted in about five or six hours. I normally work...
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Fredrik
Svensson.Es97b.VASASK...
Oct 18, 1999 7:52 am
Well, I'm one of the new guys so I guess i'll introduce myself. Name's Fedrik Svensson, I live in Gefle, Sweden, 18 years of age. My sculpting experiences...
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Richard Marchant
ricki.marchant@xxxxxx...
Oct 18, 1999 7:57 pm
... can ... Personaly, I will take about a month do to a figure, but then I only do it as a hobby, and don't use time saving tachniques, such as dollies yet. I...
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Richard Marchant
ricki.marchant@xxxxxx...
Oct 18, 1999 9:35 pm
... As long as you follow basic advice, like remembering to use armetures, you should be fine. The main mistake that someone who is inexperianced can make, I...
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David Drage
tenaka@xxxxxx.xxxxxxx...
Oct 19, 1999 6:53 am
I sculpt figures at speed because I am paid for it and time is money. This in no way affects the quality. If it did the companies I sculpt for would not me pay...
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Glenn (Jr.) M Wilson
wargamergmw@xxxx.xxxx
Oct 24, 1999 7:53 pm
Something unusual happened recently: I saw the picture on the web for the "Dwarves of the Golden Cobra" or some such title. Pretty nice picture of some pretty...
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David Drage
tenaka@xxxxxx.xxxxxxx...
Oct 26, 1999 9:34 pm
This list seems to have a lot of silent members. Anyway welcome to all those who have joined within the last 4 or 5 days. Does anyone have a go at sculpting...
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JPPatton1@xxx.xxx
Oct 27, 1999 1:24 am
<< This list seems to have a lot of silent members. Anyway welcome to all those who have joined within the last 4 or 5 days.>> Apparently so. . . . Greetings....
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David Drage
tenaka@xxxxxx.xxxxxxx...
Oct 27, 1999 6:32 am
The URL is at the bottom of my post. Anyway here it is again, for all thoughs who missed it:- http://www.crosswinds.net/~modelcraft/modelhome.html You might...
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JPPatton1@...
Oct 27, 1999 1:20 pm
In a message dated 10/27/99 2:34:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, tenaka@... writes: << The URL is at the bottom of my post. Anyway here it is...
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Glenn (Jr.) M Wilson
wargamergmw@xxxx.xxxx
Oct 27, 1999 11:22 pm
Let me tell you about these figures (see part 1): 12 figures total. Measured from bottom of foot to eyes averaged approximately 22 to 25 mm tall (height to...
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Ronin Merc
roninmerc@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Oct 28, 1999 8:15 pm
Greetings all, I would like to ask for a bit of help. On my site I want to start posting bits of information that is of use to all that stop on by. I am ...
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Adam Bunn
keeper2001@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Nov 2, 1999 12:42 pm
We had a massive load of threads just after I joined but then it all died down. The thing is, barring technical advice and personal projects, there isn't much...
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Richard Marchant
ricki.marchant@xxxxxx...
Nov 2, 1999 3:29 pm
... get ... make ... how ... I'll tell you what I do: First of all, make sure that the modeling tol that you use is wet, green stuff can set underwater, and so...
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Bill Landrum
WLandrum@xxxxxxxxxx.x...
Nov 3, 1999 12:55 am
Adam, I agree that the traffic has died down. I hope that it means we are all busy building new creations. I'm in the middle of one now and will post step by...
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David Drage
tenaka@xxxxxx.xxxxxxx...
Nov 3, 1999 8:50 pm
Have you tried wetting the sculpting tool. I find that if you have a smooth stainless steel tool and it is wet, if you repeatedly draw it across the green...
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Jeremy Brown
brownj@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Nov 4, 1999 4:31 am
Just a question: Do all of you use the "green stuff" (epoxy ribbon, I am assuming) for your sculpture? If so, why? If not, what do you use and why? I am just...
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David Drage
tenaka@xxxxxx.xxxxxxx...
Nov 4, 1999 8:03 am
The reason that I use greenstuff is that I sculpt professionally and for the mould making process. it is necessary to use a slightly flexible medium. ...
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Adam Bunn
keeper2001@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Nov 4, 1999 9:26 am
Asd far as I can tell the more experienced people use a mixture of things. I use green stuff because it is cheap and my local gaming shop sells it . . . easy I...
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Adam Bunn
keeper2001@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Nov 4, 1999 9:29 am
Thanks for all the advice. I will try out using a bit of water. Now for the next question - what exactly does everybody mean by a sculpting tool? I use the...
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KensingtonP
KensingtonP@xxxxxxx.x...
Nov 4, 1999 12:20 pm
Adam, I use a set of 12 jewelers wax carving tools, they are double ended so I have 24 different tips to play with and they cost me a massive $30 Aus. I got...
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KensingtonP
KensingtonP@xxxxxxx.x...
Nov 4, 1999 12:40 pm
Greetings all! I have found that down our way (Australia) most of the sculptors that I have met use the good old milliput. Michael Broadbent ( the guy I'm...
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Richard Marchant
ricki.marchant@xxxxxx...
Nov 4, 1999 11:20 pm
... the ... I've noticed that the games workshop modelers use a combination of green stuff, and sometimes a white material for the weapons and spikes. It might...
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David Drage
tenaka@xxxxxx.xxxxxxx...
Nov 5, 1999 12:13 am
I make my own by beating stianless steel rod flat and then filing it to the shape I desire. I also use old dental tools, again these are stainless, and if you...
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Becnel Kirk
BecnelK@xxx.xxxx
Nov 5, 1999 1:55 pm
Do yuo gate and vent the mold? If not that may be your problem. ... From: Richard Marchant [mailto:ricki.marchant@...] Sent: Thursday, November 04,...
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James Paulsen
lofwyr@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Nov 5, 1999 2:34 pm
Richard Marchant wrote:Also, when I make moulds and cast minatures, the detail is fine at the feet ... Inadequate venting could be one cause, and another thing...
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scol350746@xxx.xxx
Nov 5, 1999 4:18 pm
I know that "greenstuff" does not shrink as bad as miliput does when it is used as a master for a mould. Does anyone have a cheap and useful mould release for...
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Becnel Kirk
BecnelK@xxx.xxxx
Nov 5, 1999 5:36 pm
Micromark has a product I used that worked well for me. I bought their casting kit which contained the resin and mold rubber along with release, brushes and...
