Hi, as shown in my previous post, i can't find figures for a jeep crew, so i'm seriously thinking about making my first own figures.
My question is: what's the better kind of putty? The hard one in two components or the toothpaste-alike? Should i use both?
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Military figures of all shapes and sizes.
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Putty modelling for begginers.

nexus7

Joined: February 15, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 01:01 AM UTC

Tarok

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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 01:28 AM UTC
By 'toothpaste' type I take it you're referring to something like the Tamiya putties? Those are generally filler putties, and lack the substance to sculpt with. You'll want to go for a 2 part putty, such as Magicsculpt or Milliput.
The best place to ask more questions on this topic is the Historicus Forma Sculpting forum, with is hosted by a commercial figure sculptor, Markus Eckmann.
Rudi
The best place to ask more questions on this topic is the Historicus Forma Sculpting forum, with is hosted by a commercial figure sculptor, Markus Eckmann.
Rudi

dropshot

Joined: October 23, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 10:11 PM UTC
Have you tried looking for the Verlinden set at Jordi Rubio or at Maquetas 113 in Valmojado??


210cav

Joined: February 05, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 12:43 AM UTC
Wow! You musr really be talented to attempt this one. Regardless, I would recommend Milliput--great material.

alanmac

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Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 12:52 AM UTC
Hi
If you don't get into sculpting the figures you may consider the set from Miniart released a short while ago. Even as a starting point to modify to fit your needs.
US Jeep Crew & MP's Set Number 35047
http://www.miniart-models.com/
Alan
If you don't get into sculpting the figures you may consider the set from Miniart released a short while ago. Even as a starting point to modify to fit your needs.
US Jeep Crew & MP's Set Number 35047
http://www.miniart-models.com/
Alan

jagd654

Joined: July 14, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 07:27 AM UTC
Hi !
I would personally recommend Magic-sculpt 2-part epoxy putty. I normally sculpt using a mix of 90-95% Magic-sculpt to 5-10% Duro. To see the results, check out my post in the Figures section of the Armorama forum entitled "Some of my figure work". Hope that helps. Cheers !
Kenneth
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I would personally recommend Magic-sculpt 2-part epoxy putty. I normally sculpt using a mix of 90-95% Magic-sculpt to 5-10% Duro. To see the results, check out my post in the Figures section of the Armorama forum entitled "Some of my figure work". Hope that helps. Cheers !
Kenneth

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