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Im currently working on a model of the green knight. I wanted to go with a
more celtic look for him, so I replaced the sword with an axe. I would liek
to add to that by putting a wreathe of oak or holly leaves around his head.
Any suggestions how to do this? Ive never done much sculpting, so Im not
sure where to begin .

Additionally, i figure this model needs a base worthy of it. So, im
planning on putting a large rock on the cav base to elevate him. I was
originally hoping just to use an actual rock for this, but I dont think I
can drill through it without breaking it, so I have no way of attaching the
model itself to the rock. So, it would seem im left with sculpting one. As
I said before, I have done little sculpting. any suggestions would be
appreciated.

Thanks,
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hikaru wrote:
> Im currently working on a model of the green knight. I wanted to go with a
> more celtic look for him, so I replaced the sword with an axe. I would liek
> to add to that by putting a wreathe of oak or holly leaves around his head.
> Any suggestions how to do this? Ive never done much sculpting, so Im not
> sure where to begin .
>
> Additionally, i figure this model needs a base worthy of it. So, im
> planning on putting a large rock on the cav base to elevate him. I was
> originally hoping just to use an actual rock for this, but I dont think I
> can drill through it without breaking it, so I have no way of attaching the
> model itself to the rock. So, it would seem im left with sculpting one. As
> I said before, I have done little sculpting. any suggestions would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,

Use pumice for the rock, it is easy to drill and sculpt to exactly the
size you want.
 
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"hikaru" <hikaru@diespamdie.rfci.net> wrote in message
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> Im currently working on a model of the green knight. I wanted to go with a
> more celtic look for him, so I replaced the sword with an axe. I would
> liek
> to add to that by putting a wreathe of oak or holly leaves around his
> head.
> Any suggestions how to do this? Ive never done much sculpting, so Im not
> sure where to begin .
>
> Additionally, i figure this model needs a base worthy of it. So, im
> planning on putting a large rock on the cav base to elevate him. I was
> originally hoping just to use an actual rock for this, but I dont think I
> can drill through it without breaking it, so I have no way of attaching
> the
> model itself to the rock. So, it would seem im left with sculpting one.
> As
> I said before, I have done little sculpting. any suggestions would be
> appreciated.

You can get brass sheet leaves of various types from model stores.
I suggest an online search.
You can carefully shape them with something like a cocktail stick to add a
bit of interest.

I reckon milliput or greenstuff is most suitable for your sculpting and you
can stick a bit of wire in whilst still "wet".
Make a rough lump of the stuff the right size, whack it on your base and
push with your fingers to the right sort of shape.
Use an old knife dipped in water for detailed shaping.
You probably want to glue fine sand on in patches for a more interesting,
smooth look.

Alternatively.
People use coal for rocks.
You'd need to drill a deeper hole for the wire to grip better.
Advantage is that you can pick a lump of coal already has interesting strata
in it.
Obviously - you paint the thing as well.

Bark can also be used. You can buy big chunks intended for model railroads.

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hikaru entered the world pub known as rec.games.miniatures.warhammer and
said...

> Im currently working on a model of the green knight. I wanted to go with a
> more celtic look for him, so I replaced the sword with an axe. I would liek
> to add to that by putting a wreathe of oak or holly leaves around his head.
> Any suggestions how to do this? Ive never done much sculpting, so Im not
> sure where to begin .
>
> Additionally, i figure this model needs a base worthy of it. So, im
> planning on putting a large rock on the cav base to elevate him. I was
> originally hoping just to use an actual rock for this, but I dont think I
> can drill through it without breaking it, so I have no way of attaching the
> model itself to the rock. So, it would seem im left with sculpting one. As
> I said before, I have done little sculpting. any suggestions would be
> appreciated.
>

Get a good masonry bit, and the rock shouldn't be a problem...

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Jim M
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In article <6dqdne5Crvrzm0HcRVn-gQ@rfci.net>, "hikaru"
<hikaru@diespamdie.rfci.net> writes:

>Additionally, i figure this model needs a base worthy of it. So, im
>planning on putting a large rock on the cav base to elevate him. I was
>originally hoping just to use an actual rock for this, but I dont think I
>can drill through it without breaking it, so I have no way of attaching the
>model itself to the rock. So, it would seem im left with sculpting one. As
>I said before, I have done little sculpting. any suggestions would be
>appreciated.

If you do any terrain building, you know it's dead easy to
*sculpt* a large rock from a rectangular (or whatever shape)
bit of thick foam! If it's something you haven't yet tried, take
a look at some of the *rocks* made by the 'Eavy Metal boys
for photos in the White Dwarf articles, grab a piece of scrap,
and start hacking and breaking and slicing and melting... it's
quite easy and very quick. Given the use to which you want
to put it, detailing it with smaller *rocks* (model railroad bal-
last, actual small gravel bits, or my own favorite small rock
bits: cat litter (unused, of course <G>) and such of course
will be necessary. Personally, I think I would go with a bit
of *bark* (I buy small bags of of the coarse bark floral shops
often use as ground cover in elaborate arrangements -- get a
large bag from a craft store (or a huge bag of pine bark from
a home improvement shop (Home Depot, Lowes, etc.). Bits
look great once sealed and painted! Just as a side note: I
use cat litter, sifted through several different sized *sieves*
for medium sized stones, small stones, smaller *gravel* (to
scale), and ultimately, even my *sand* is made from the
final, finest sifting of the litter (and the very cheapest stuff,
which ironically often is the best for this purpose, can be
had for just a couple of bucks -- and will last nigh on for-
ever). Good luck with your project!

Bubba Pearson
Manassas, VA
 
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