Thanks for stopping by �?" First, let me introduce myself:
Im a 23 young man living in Denmark and I recently began my biggest Green Stuff adventure ever! I have been in the hobby for around 8 years, and the last couple of years I have had an increasing fascinating of sculpting and converting, and now I have decided to try my luck at sculpting miniatures from scratch. As much as I like sculpting I have some problems of keeping focused If I don�?Tt have a purpose �?" so random miniatures was out of the way. I somehow needed a goal �?" a line of miniatures that I could make my own version of. I have followed this forum for some time, and after some time, I chose Chaos Dwarfs! Guys like Baggronor and Grimstonefire have been a great inspiration in my choice of models I wanted to sculpt, and I really admire the work they have done.
This blog will be my way of keeping track of things, and show the models to the world �?" and hopefully get a few pointers from some of the pros out there
With the introduction out of the way, let�?Ts talk a bit more about the dwarfs I want to sculpt… I really like all the different versions of CD that are available out there, but I have some clear favorites. FW�?Ts are awesomely detailed, and I like the overall style, but they look a bit to much like little chaos warriors. Baggronors im really impressed with, and I have been a bit influenced by his style, but I have tried to make them unique and personal.
The first unit I decided to make was a Blunderbuss Unit �?" I haven�?Tt been able to find any other models with blunderbusses (with no hats ) So it was a natural place to start �?" And now the first model is so far in the process, that I feel I can show it to you guys:
All he needs is some details and a little touch-ups.
Heres a pic of the other guys im working on �?" all set to be blunderbusses.
Im really hooked on this project, and feel like im getting better and better each time a mix another batch of putty
Let me know what you think, and Ill be happy to answer any questions
Thanks for all the awesome comments guys - you really make a newcomer feel welcome
Bloodbeard - I dont plan to sculpt 20 though… Only around 4-5 + command, and then get them cast
I got a bit more work done through the afternoon, and my lovely girlfriend took some better pictures of the sculpts (she has way more photo-fu than me)
First Blunderbuss is nearly finished - only need some rivets and bits and bobs:
Cleaned the back armour up and finished the remaining arm…
Got the helmet and first arm done on Blunder number 2:
Lot of work left, but im really happy about the helmet
Thanks again for all the replies guys - you make me want to make these guys perfect!
Bloodbeard - I have tought about it, but ultimately decided against it, for the ease of casting… If i want them hollowed out a bit, i can easily do it when they are cast, though
Rozmax - Wow, thanks man! It means alot when it comes from a talented guy like yourself! Im pretty new to sculpting, so my proportions may be a bit of - the big hands are done by purpose though… I like the slightly cartoony look it gives them - like the old 3ed. Chaos Dwarves…
Clawleader - They are pretty easy actually… I mostly follow this guide: http://www.chaos-dwarfs.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6848 Only difference is i hollow out the bottom of the beard And the only tool i use is a standard sharp sculpting tool - but a scalpel or hobby knife could produce the same result
I hope to get more work done today - maybe the beards and scales on the two armatures, and the details on the other two…
) So it was a natural place to start �?" And now the first model is so far in the process, that I feel I can show it to you guys:
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