Though there is still quite a bit to be done, it is safe to say that I am into the finishing stage of things--and well on-track to have this primed over the Labor Day weekend.
Once the quilting on the left arm is completed (about 60% done), all that remains to be done is the pommel and the final finishing on Ice, and final clean-up on the bust itself. . .
Stay tuned!
UPDATE 27.08.15. . . Ice has been fitted to the hands and the constructive putty work is done! I permanently attached the pommel to the lower (left) hand, where it will serve double-duty as the locating peg for the hollow grip of the sword. Over the weekend, I will decide whether to perma- nently attach the left arm, or leave it off until it is painted. Once that has been decided, all that remains to be done is final clean-up!
Almost there!
UPDATE 29.08.15. . . The bust has been permanently attached to the pedestal. After a number of reworks, the left arm is all but done, and the critical decision will be made tomorrow. . .
FOLLOW-UP 30.08.15. . . I have decided that the left arm must first be painted, then attached. The thermal instability of the resin medium dictates otherwise, but the design of the bust pre- cludes a complete pre-prime assembly. This may delay the priming by a week +/-, since the
fit of the arm must be perfected after the conclusion of all oven sessions.
FOLLOW-UP (2) 01.09.15. . . I decided to beef-up the attached right arm and enhance the quilting of the resin portion of the arm, which was rather sub-par. Other than that, finishing is progressing nicely, and the main hair sections have been fitted and tweaked. (nb: these will be attached with the undersides painted once the face is completed, to be finished in situ.
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -UPDATE 27.08.15. . . Ice has been fitted to the hands and the constructive putty work is done! I permanently attached the pommel to the lower (left) hand, where it will serve double-duty as the locating peg for the hollow grip of the sword. Over the weekend, I will decide whether to perma- nently attach the left arm, or leave it off until it is painted. Once that has been decided, all that remains to be done is final clean-up!
Almost there!
UPDATE 29.08.15. . . The bust has been permanently attached to the pedestal. After a number of reworks, the left arm is all but done, and the critical decision will be made tomorrow. . .
FOLLOW-UP 30.08.15. . . I have decided that the left arm must first be painted, then attached. The thermal instability of the resin medium dictates otherwise, but the design of the bust pre- cludes a complete pre-prime assembly. This may delay the priming by a week +/-, since the
fit of the arm must be perfected after the conclusion of all oven sessions.
FOLLOW-UP (2) 01.09.15. . . I decided to beef-up the attached right arm and enhance the quilting of the resin portion of the arm, which was rather sub-par. Other than that, finishing is progressing nicely, and the main hair sections have been fitted and tweaked. (nb: these will be attached with the undersides painted once the face is completed, to be finished in situ.
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
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