It is definitely getting to be "that time" of year, so the last few days have been spent tying-off loose ends and the like.
While the vârcolac was all-but-ready for priming, I had spent virtually no time at all on its presentation: this was begun to be addressed this weekend. First, base selection. Check. Next, groundwork. If I had received the plinth included in the initial release of the kit, I would have gladly stuck with that and case closed; however, I received one of the later generic cobblestone slabs that did nothing for the piece.
Enter MiniArt. I sectioned a piece of this set, cut and trimmed it to size. . . eh voila--instant street corner. Of course, there is still loads of finishing to do, but the worst is over. However. . . since I wanted a more dynamic presentation, I had to reposition the feet on the figure. So my erstwhile "all-but-ready for priming" figure will have to be reworked a bit more before I move it to the spray bench.
Getting there. . .
UPDATE - 06.12.2011. . . The figure has been positioned on the base, and all the "sub-filling" between the groundwork and the base has been completed using Aves AS-White. Save for final finishing--sanding, detailing, polishing--the groundwork has been completed. Back to the figure!
Showing posts with label Divio Juckal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Divio Juckal. Show all posts
04 December 2011
28 February 2011
Graphic updates to-date. . .
Red Skull
Batwoman
[NOTE: the stock ears on the cowl have yet to be removed]
Divio Juckal
24 February 2011
Divio Juckal--Prepwork concluded
Save for cleaning up what few seam lines remain, and double-checking that I didn't overlook anything (especially through the heavy mantle of fur), domnului Juckal is ready for priming!
The shirt (note: as best as I can determine, this is not a jacket!) has been fitted--though not attached! Same for the hands. The bowler has been removed from the sprue and finished.
The only item remaining to be addressed pre-priming is the groundwork, and there is yet much to be done on this front before I can even begin to consider kneading putty.
Short and VERY sweet. . . as it should be!
The shirt (note: as best as I can determine, this is not a jacket!) has been fitted--though not attached! Same for the hands. The bowler has been removed from the sprue and finished.
The only item remaining to be addressed pre-priming is the groundwork, and there is yet much to be done on this front before I can even begin to consider kneading putty.
Short and VERY sweet. . . as it should be!
20 February 2011
Divio "Mad Dog" Juckal, Vârcolac of The Wheel
Divio "Mad Dog" Juckal is a Romano/Sinto werewolf in the Smog 1888 alternate reality. For those who would like to read about the back- ground story, you may do so here (Home>Smog>The Wheel). And the "boxart" may be seen here.
A dear friend and patron presented me with this figure at the Show. And I am delighted that he did: this is a beauty of a kit!! Cast in 8 pcs. + cobblestone plinth in a dark grey polyvinyl resin, I received an exquisite casting with but 3 airholes in non-critical areas. Fit is very good--some minor mold wear precluded a seamless fit; but nothing major. In fact, all corrective filling has already been taken care of, and the torso has been permanently attached to the legs.
More to follow. . . !
FOLLOW-UP . . . The head and tail have been permanently attached, and the figure pegged and mounted on its workbase. All that remains to be done before priming is minor seam clean-up and feathering the fur along the join seams.
FOLLOW-UP (2) - 22.02.11 . . . The furred join seams have been filled and textured. Once I finish seam clean-up and some minor re-detailing, this one will be ready for priming. Maybe by the weekend?
A dear friend and patron presented me with this figure at the Show. And I am delighted that he did: this is a beauty of a kit!! Cast in 8 pcs. + cobblestone plinth in a dark grey polyvinyl resin, I received an exquisite casting with but 3 airholes in non-critical areas. Fit is very good--some minor mold wear precluded a seamless fit; but nothing major. In fact, all corrective filling has already been taken care of, and the torso has been permanently attached to the legs.
More to follow. . . !
FOLLOW-UP . . . The head and tail have been permanently attached, and the figure pegged and mounted on its workbase. All that remains to be done before priming is minor seam clean-up and feathering the fur along the join seams.
FOLLOW-UP (2) - 22.02.11 . . . The furred join seams have been filled and textured. Once I finish seam clean-up and some minor re-detailing, this one will be ready for priming. Maybe by the weekend?
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