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I was looking for a new project to start and after seeing the thread from the Franklin Show and the picture of the jacket @UCVRelics picked up for @redbob, I thought why not make a Union Artillery figure.
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Decided to scratch-build it as a 1/16th scale figure.
Picture 1.
Using wire to build an armature and bending it into a pose, I then covered it in clay and baked. The shoes I made using Magic-sculpt to be added to the figure later.
Picture 2.
I used an old Hornets head which I had in my 'bits' box, and after some filing and sanding to make him appear thinner faced I added a moustache. I used Magic-sculpt to make the collar, Kepi and finish the clothing. A Brass rod was used to create the ramrod .
Picture 3.
The Water bucket, made again using Magic-sculpt and metal rod.
1,2,3
Picture 4.
The Ramrod was glued and anchored into the groundwork and wooden base. After which the figure was pinned below the feet and the wire armature from both arms were wrapped around the ramrod, securing the figure to the base.
Picture 5,6&7.
Hands sculpted and water bottle added. I painted the figure using water based Vallejo Acrylic paint. The wooden base was finished by using groundwork from 'Woodland Scenics'
4,5
6,7
I thought Bob might like it to go with the jacket so gave it to him on our most recent trip over the pond.
Hope it inspires others to have a go and if you've any questions I'll be only too pleased to try and answer.
Pictures of the 2024 Franklin Civil War Show | Relic Hunting & Collecting
I went to the Franklin show this past weekend and saw so many incredible artifacts!
civilwartalk.com
Decided to scratch-build it as a 1/16th scale figure.
Picture 1.
Using wire to build an armature and bending it into a pose, I then covered it in clay and baked. The shoes I made using Magic-sculpt to be added to the figure later.
Picture 2.
I used an old Hornets head which I had in my 'bits' box, and after some filing and sanding to make him appear thinner faced I added a moustache. I used Magic-sculpt to make the collar, Kepi and finish the clothing. A Brass rod was used to create the ramrod .
Picture 3.
The Water bucket, made again using Magic-sculpt and metal rod.
1,2,3
Picture 4.
The Ramrod was glued and anchored into the groundwork and wooden base. After which the figure was pinned below the feet and the wire armature from both arms were wrapped around the ramrod, securing the figure to the base.
Picture 5,6&7.
Hands sculpted and water bottle added. I painted the figure using water based Vallejo Acrylic paint. The wooden base was finished by using groundwork from 'Woodland Scenics'
4,5
6,7
I thought Bob might like it to go with the jacket so gave it to him on our most recent trip over the pond.
Hope it inspires others to have a go and if you've any questions I'll be only too pleased to try and answer.
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