scottie3158
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To all the figure sculptors out there, I want to try and represent a jacket that is hanging over a wall. Any pointers on how to achieve this will be welcome.
Cheers Simon, that was the way I was thinking good tip about the vasaline I normally use talc but that sounds better. Thanks very much for the pointers.Hi Scottie - Duro
I have used Duro to clothe shaved down figures by cutting out shapes in the same way as a dressmaker would
Roll it out wafer thin then smear with Vaseline to cut down the stickiness
Leave it for a while to start to cure
While it is doing that measure up a figure and work out the dimensions for the jacket and sleeves
Then, like a dressmaker mark out the basic shapes, flattened out as if you were making it for real out of cloth.
So main jacket shape flattened out without sleeves and each sleeve wide enough that they would wrap around a scale arm
Once you have the basic shapes cut out wrap the sleeves around something and join the edges, fold the jacket, then add the sleeves
Drape the whole thing over your wall and it will naturally drape - push in additional creases as required
Once set you can then do the detailing - pockets, collar etc
Wouter, Thanks mate I will have a look. I did look up modelling uniforms but all showed, on the body.Hi Paul. I suggest you try to watch some sculpting videos on youtube. Not per se on clothing hanging over a wall, but it might help you understand how to sculpt those details. Bill Horan, Radek Pituch, Tom Hugues and Roger Hurkmans come to mind and have very interesting features there. Helped me a lot.
Cheers
Peter that is a great idea thanks.Hi)aul
i would use a Duro/Magicsculpt mix (50/50) although either on their own would be fine. The most important adviceI can give is to take photos of a jacket on a wall for reference, thereis nothing like working from real life.
Peter
Steve, I am looking forward to having a go but what the result will be is a different questionI have always wanted to include uniforms on my builds and failed miserably. I wish you all the best with your attempt and look forward to seeing the results
No pressure then lolI'm watching avidly, Paul
Where? How?room for improvement.
Thanks Mick glad it passes muster.That looks brilliant
Thanks mate.Where? How?
Pete
John.
The epaulette was made from duro. All the insignia are decals from a great set I cant remember whos at the moment.
Thanks John.Paul you should be pleased with that outcome, no one would think it was your first " tailoring " experience.
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