17 November 2017

Valak -- Intro & Prepwork I

What a difference 2 years make!

When I first conceived of a project with a nun as the centrepiece, she was affiliated with the Light. 24 months later, I am ready to revisit this project, with one telling difference: Sister Sonia has gone over to the Dark, and the project will proceed as Valak, the Demon Nun! As much as I would like to be able to claim this as an original concept, the subject will be based on the cha- racter in The Conjuring cinematic franchise.  

Things are moving along quite nicely. When we last left the Sister, I had removed the rosary/cru-cifix, started general clean-up, and pegged the bust (nb: as per usual from this manufacturer, no means of display support (read: column) is provided. Since then, I have:
  • removed the upper portion of the veil and bandeau; 
  • restored the upper cranium;
  • begun to rework the eyes, removing the upper lids; 
  • separated the head from the torso (as a preliminary to reposing);
  • begun to rework the guimpe.

Before closing, I would like to clarify the issue of scale. I have seen this bust advertised as being 1/8, 1/9th, and 1/10th--the manufacturer claims 1/8. However, this is most definitely not a 1/8th scale bust: it scales out at very slightly larger than 1/10th.

More to follow. . . 

When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003

14 November 2017

Mary Read -- Prepwork IV: Beat to Quarters!

As I fast approach the end of the prepwork, this is what remains to be done:

  • Cleaning-up and finishing the buttons.
  • 'Stitching' the button holes.
  • Texturing the hair.
  • Final finishing and polishing.

She should definitely be primed within the month!

When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003