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WIP Russian cuirassier. Winter 1812-1813.

Discussion in 'Sculpting' started by svt, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. svt A Fixture

    Country:
    Russian-Federation
    Hello everyone.
    For a long time I was asked to publish this WIP on Planetfigure, and as work on the figure is nearing completion, I thought it might be time to do it.

    The customer wanted a cuirassier based on a drawing by artist Alexei Temnikov.
    001.jpg

    I needed a horse. And the horse # 9 from Chronos Miniatures was taken as a basis. But it took some adaptation to be more similar to the original drawing, namely changing the position of the front right leg and the position of the head with the neck. All work on the figurine is done with Milliput epoxy putty, in some places Magic Sculp is used in a mixture with Greenstaff.
    лошадь N9 chronos miniatures.jpg 01 — копия.jpg

    Below are a few photos of the process of remaking a horse from resin.
    rusnap_Cwin_001_(HorseChange_01).jpg rusnap_Cwin_001_(HorseChange_02).jpg rusnap_Cwin_001_(HorseChange_03).jpg rusnap_Cwin_001_(HorseChange_05).jpg rusnap_Cwin_001_(HorseChange_07).jpg rusnap_Cwin_001_(HorseChange_09).jpg rusnap_Cwin_002_(HorseSaddle_02).jpg rusnap_Cwin_002_(HorseSaddle_05).jpg

    As soon as the horse had a saddle, it was necessary to set a pose for the rider. Well, after that the completion of the horse was postponed to a later time.
    rusnap_Cwin_003_(pose_01).jpg rusnap_Cwin_003_(pose_03).jpg rusnap_Cwin_003_(pose_04).jpg rusnap_Cwin_003_(pose_05).jpg

    For the horse, some details appeared on the saddle, but I was in no hurry to restore its muscles after the operation.
    z01.jpg rusnap_Cwin_002_(HorseSaddle_14).jpg

    I modelled a pants for the rider, after which I set to work on the greatcoat, a very curious item given its cut.
    z04.jpg z08.jpg z10.jpg

    Without finishing work on the greatcoat, I took up the cuirassier's head. I had a head from the casting of my own officer of the guards dragoons (the Russian heavy cavalry at that time had the same helmets for all, well, except that the guards had stars on the forehead plate, and not two-headed eagles), so I broke it, leaving it from only part of the helmet, which I used as a mold release master-model to make a rough copy of the Milliput helmet. After finishing the copy with a knife and sandpaper, I sculpted some details.
    rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_start).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_01).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_02).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_04).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_06).jpg

    Only 25 files can be added to the message here, so I will continue in the next one.
    To be continued.
  2. DaddyO A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Just brilliant work so far (y)
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  3. svt A Fixture

    Country:
    Russian-Federation
    Next is the face. There were some nuances with him, because the customer wished for a portrait resemblance to one person, and according to him, the resemblance was successful, but it was also lost after the appearance of a mustache and a winter scarf on his face. )))
    rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_10).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_11).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_13).jpg

    After the face, I sculpted a base for the cuirass, and at the same time went back to the horse and restored her neck, chest and shoulder muscles. I also sculpted a mane for the horse, and tried everything on together, which was done at that time.
    rusnap_Cwin_007_(cuirass_03).jpg rusnap_Cwin_007_(cuirass_04).jpg rusnap_Cwin_007_(cuirass_05).jpg rusnap_Cwin_007_(cuirass_06).jpg

    Return to work with a helmet. First, I sculpted the scales on the chin strap. I made a groove in the helmet in order to glue a brass plate into it, which will serve as a frame for the plume, which I sculpted from a mixture of Magic and Greenstaff.
    rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_17).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_19).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_20).jpg rusnap_Cwin_005_(Head_22).jpg

    Hands.
    In the right hand, in contrast to the original drawing, I sculpted a holding smoking pipe, while I made the left hand as in the drawing, squeezing the reins belt.
    rusnap_Cwin_008_(hands_05).jpg rusnap_Cwin_008_(hands_06).jpg rusnap_Cwin_008_(hands_07).jpg

    And then I went back to work on completing the cuirass. It was necessary to make straps of fasteners and a sling for the cartridge bag, which eventually covered half of the work (as it turned out, it was possible not to make the left scaly belt). )))
    rusnap_Cwin_007_(cuirass_07).jpg rusnap_Cwin_009_(lyadunka_01).jpg rusnap_Cwin_009_(lyadunka_03).jpg rusnap_Cwin_009_(lyadunka_04).jpg

    That's all for now. Current affairs greatly distract from work on the cuirassier figurine, so productivity has dropped dramatically. But I still hope that in the near future i will be able to make some progress in the work. In the meantime, the figurine looks like in these photos (almost so). ;)
    rusnap_Cwin_009_(lyadunka_05).jpg rusnap_Cwin_009_(lyadunka_06).jpg
  4. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    svt,
    superb work, excellent sculpt.
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  5. gerryj199 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-States
    Thank you for sharing. It is wonderful to see the process of a figure being created, and to see such outstanding sculpting.
    Gerry
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  6. fogie A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Love this............terrific piece of work !!

    Mike
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  7. Borek A Fixture

    Country:
    Czech-Republic
    Fantastic Job, great project. Really enjoy with follow this!

    Cheers Borek :)
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  8. captfue Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Fantastic sculpt thanks for all wip pictures
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  9. amarok1969 Active Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Awesome sculpture. Following with interest... :eek:
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  10. SUPER ANTO Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Brilliant, simply brilliant. Fantastic job!!!!!

    I await more updates..... :) :) :) :)
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  11. Oda A Fixture

    Absolutely brilliant!

    Oda.
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  12. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi there svt

    Thanks for sharing this sculpting project , great to see the many stages

    Looking really good so far and a great subject reference as well

    Really good pictures as well

    Look forward to more when possible

    Happy sculpting

    Nap
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  13. Tonton Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Fascinating to read and see the process of adaptation. An inspiring project which I look forward to seeing more of as it progresses.

    Jeff
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  14. TERRYSOMME1916 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    It never fails to amaze me how you sculpting guys bring the concept of a figure to life, its a wonderful skill and this Mounted Figure is certainly a miniature work of art.
    TERRY
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  15. svt A Fixture

    Country:
    Russian-Federation
    Thank you all for appreciating my work so highly. I hope that everyone will like the final stage.

    I forgot to indicate that the scale of the miniature is 1/30.

    And by the way, if suddenly someone has questions as to why some element of the uniform is made exactly like that, I can explain it. So do not hesitate and ask. )
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  16. elanlane13 A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Lovely piece. Good to see how you worked on this.
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  17. Cannonball A Fixture

    Fantastic work so far and great to see the idea taking shape. Lovely subject matter.

    Neal
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  18. svt A Fixture

    Country:
    Russian-Federation
    Small progress in work.
    Added a strap on the back of the greatcoat, a ramrod for the cartridge bag, and finally, the sleeves for the greatcoat have been sculpted.

    rusnap_Cwin_008_(hands_11).jpg rusnap_Cwin_008_(hands_12).jpg rusnap_Cwin_008_(hands_14).jpg rusnap_Cwin_008_(hands_16).jpg
  19. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi svt

    You say small progress ...always good to see

    very impressive putty work on this interesting and very much a campaign piece which is good

    Thanks for sharing

    Look forward to more

    Nap
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  20. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    watching the process from manikin to figure, superb. Your customer is a lucky man
    svt likes this.

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