UKFB's WIP Thread - Gundabad Update

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:01 am

BilboOfTheWhiteTower wrote:

Even though the '05 Anarion isn't a masterpiece you can certainly see that your attention to detail has always been there...honesty, he is one very well put together idea!
Now, I'd love to see you tackle this guy again that you've mastered the art of sculpting!!

Yeh, I could even make a new model, and call him 'King of Old' or 'Ancient King' or something.

edge67 wrote:

Your sculpting is first class. It's actually nice that you are producing one-off pieces that become truly unique works of art. Very inspirational. :yay:

Thanks. I still have a way to go to reach the top tier of sculpting, but I'm happy at the rate I'm improving at.

TheBucklandBrewer · **Posted:** Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:44 am

Fantastic sculpt Dave!
Seeing your work again, it reminds me to the other giant I still have to paint (he's undercoated though!) ... and the painting-article for the trees... :oops:

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Fri Jul 13, 2012 11:10 am

TheBucklandBrewer wrote:

... and the painting-article for the trees...

I saw that in the Tomes as the latest article, but it says I don't have permission to read it. :roll:

TheBucklandBrewer · **Posted:** Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:58 pm

It's not approved yet... (it's not finished either...) but I wasn't aware members were able to see what articles are in progress... hmmm :dizzy:

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:31 am

ukfreddybear wrote:

BilboOfTheWhiteTower wrote:

Even though the '05 Anarion isn't a masterpiece you can certainly see that your attention to detail has always been there...honesty, he is one very well put together idea!
Now, I'd love to see you tackle this guy again that you've mastered the art of sculpting!!

Yeh, I could even make a new model, and call him 'King of Old' or 'Ancient King' or something.

That would be cool!

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:32 am

ukfreddybear wrote:

Yeh, I could even make a new model, and call him 'King of Old' or 'Ancient King' or something..

Bring it on.... :wink:

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:55 pm

Somewhere in the dim, fetid recesses of what passes for a memory, I seen to recall Anarion being fond of using an axe. Or am I just imagining that? I am sure that he would have excelled at many weapons but I just get this nagging feeling that he was noted for his chopping skills.

UKFB is a marvellous sculptor.

Erurainon the Trombonist · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:15 pm

Yes, I think you're right, Dorth. Were the Argonath not mentioned as having axes?

Wah Wing · **Posted:** Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:10 am

You have most certainly come a long ways with your skills. Both in sculpting and painting.

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:42 am

Wah Wing wrote:

You have most certainly come a long ways with your skills. Both in sculpting and painting.

Cheers

. Still plenty of room for improvement in both areas though.

Dorthonion wrote:

I seem to recall Anarion being fond of using an axe

Indeed, The (Book)Argonath did have him with an axe. Something to consider if and when I get around to him.

lorderkenbrand · **Posted:** Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:45 pm

Words...fail me...

Amazing work Dave! I love everything about him! Are there any secrets you can share with us about the process from skeleton through to armour? Like how many layers he is built from? That sort of thing. Can't wait to see what you're working on for DMS next!

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:00 pm

Wire skeleton, bulked out roughly, balloon style muscles added, Skin layer added, Head sculpted, Feet and hands done, Rock lumps and cracks added, loin cloth added, Ropes etc added, Final touch ups. Done. Unfortunately I didn't take any Wip pictures of this beastie. I have a few of the next project though.

The next model is interesting, to say the least.

GothmogtheWerewolf · **Posted:** Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:27 pm

Damn it! why do you have to be so secretive about it?

Sorry for the tone :oops:

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:50 pm

GothmogtheWerewolf wrote:

Damn it! why do you have to be so secretive about it?

It makes it more exciting to hit you with the WOW factor.

tlotrsbg · **Posted:** Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:13 pm

did anyone come up with rules for that excellent stone giant?

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:46 am

ukfreddybear wrote:

The next model is interesting, to say the least.

Dave, all your models transcend interesting and go right into amazing!!

lorderkenbrand · **Posted:** Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:50 am

ukfreddybear wrote:

Wire skeleton, bulked out roughly, balloon style muscles added, Skin layer added, Head sculpted, Feet and hands done, Rock lumps and cracks added, loin cloth added, Ropes etc added, Final touch ups. Done. Unfortunately I didn't take any Wip pictures of this beastie. I have a few of the next project though.

The next model is interesting, to say the least.

Cheers man! Yea my next question was going to be any WIP shots so good to nip that one in the bud early lol, can't wait to see the next one! Still buzzing over this piece, he really does fit the mould, a cross between an Ent and a .. stone

Thanks again for sharing

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:48 pm

Well by now most of you will have seen the Mordor Uruk that I made for DMS. No step by step pics but here are some of the prepainted shots:

I've also had to do another commission recently in partnership with DMS. This is a reposing of the Glorfindel model:

I've since strengthened the join where the sword meets the hilt. The mini is now going to DMS for painting, which is why the quiver and shield are detachable to paint those hard to reach places before assembly:

I have to admit the chainmail isn't the best I've done. This is what happens when you try to do it into a big mass of soft putty. Usually I would wait and put a skin over a previously bulked out area, which results in more control and less softening of details as it cures. Time was of the essence here though, so it had to get pushed on in one go.

I've also done a little more to the dead cavalry mentioned on the previous page. More on that hopefully later in the week.

John Wayne · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:04 pm

It is a thing of beauty. Marvelous work, i hope you are well paid :-D

samoht · **Posted:** Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:10 pm

Oh god that is awesome!

This is my favourite kind of whip.

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