Here's some pics of the head that goes with the Johnson LMG.

impressive, very befitting!

Looking good John! What putty did you use?

Looking good, amigo. Definitely has that Claude-Akins "tough hombre" look.

John, looks good, but the nose looks a bit small to me though not unrealistic.
The measurements I use for face proportions are 65mm from underside of chin to the nose and then + 50mm to the eyes
Definately has that tough look

Thanks guys. I used Magic-Sculp over a Worster head whittled down to a basic skull.


Leigh, I agree about the nose. I think it's too broad as well. I'm debating about how to go about changing it. I think I can build out the bridge and tip and get what I'm after.

I noticed Gordy put up an ear sculpting article. I remember seeing this process on another project of his and used it here.

Some progress.
The helmet
A right hand I'm particularly happy with.

A basic mannequin from the rear.

The same from the front.


I am planning on fleshing out the mannequin a little bit more. The helmet is riding a little high.

Here's a thought for curing that "riding high helmet syndrome" : why not sculpt the visible part of a wool cap worn under the helmet? This was a popular practice with GI's all over the ETO.

Just a thought ...

Not a bad idea. It seems like the force wore a hooded sweater of sorts as well. I think part of the problem might be the fun-tak.

Hey John!

Looks great! I like the pose, nice action there. You did real well on the right hand, sculpting fingers seperate like that ain't the easiest thing to do! Looking forward to see this one in the round sometime soon!

looking good

That's looking very nice John, excellent work on the hand

Your figure is shaping up nicely John. Looking forward to see it progress.

-jim cox

John, Very nice thus far, that weapon is great. Nice job on the hand. They were always a problem for me, but I'm slowly figuring them out. I really like the pose, I can just picture him going up some rocky terrain.~Gary

John,

Nice work. How did you do the hand/fingers?

Joe

Dear John,

Your first post remind me of Marlon Brando in Apocalyse Now. Anyway looking forward to the completed figure.


regards

Thanks guys. A rocky outcropping is what I have in mind.

Joe the hand was made by forming a basic shape with a wrist on it. I used Magic Sculp, but baked it anyway because I wanted to get to work on it. After it had hardened I marked out the fingers with a knife and began to carve. when the size and proportions were right I seperated the fingers using a small saw and scalpel. Final finishing was done with 400 grit sandpaper. I'm sold on carving these days. This probably more time consuming than using wire armature fingers, but not nearly as frustrating (for me).

I've heard, although I've never used it, that the green twisty floral wire is good for making fingers - easier to manipulate and cut then straight wire, plus the grooves hold the putty better.

But can't argue with the results you've attained!

Great work John............let us know how you build the outcropping.....I know alot of us would be interested.

Will do Guy. I will probably make it like I did the one for the 3 figure vignette of the same subject. A core of Floral foam covered with epoxy putty.