I tried making a flat figure again last night while watching TV this time I tried using sculpey instead of magic sculpt, i found it a bit more forgiving when trying to fix mistakes of which I'm making plenty.
I slapped a bit of paint on it today to see what it would look like. Still a lot of painting to be done but I think it's better than my first attempt. I did it freehand again i think I need to slow down and plan the process but my impatience wouldn't allow it. That and I'm not sure how to get the image from paper onto the clay.
Anyway enough rambling, here is the piece.
Critique and comments welcome and thanks for looking.

Andrew.

yeah, that rocks for me, thanks for showing.

You're getting the hang of this very quickly Andrew, a great likeness.

Roger.

That's exceptional Andrew. Keep going with this you obviously have a great eye.

That looks nothing like the Duke. LOL Very good likeness.
Stonewall123

Thanks guys, thanks for the tip Carl I have some overhead projector sheets that I should be able to do the same thing with.
Thanks Paul your right it's a rubbish likeness of the duke

Andrew an excellent likeness and great sculpting and painting.
Be careful though as Flats are very contagious.

Cheers Ken.