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Post by bensaunders on Apr 6, 2011 14:06:20 GMT
I've decided to take the plunge (finally) and try using some green stuff on my models. Does anyone know of a good online tutorial to get me started? I get the impression that it can be quite complicated (mixing right, how long to leave it, wetting tools, etc)
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Post by lordsquinty on Apr 6, 2011 15:50:20 GMT
Not that hard once you know a few tricks.
Basicly keep your hands and green stuff wet while youre working on it and let it dry for a few hours between stages.
coolminiornot.com will probably have a few good articles.
If also found that putting in an a4 plastic sleeve (wet) and rolling it out is good for flat shapes.
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PaleKing
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Post by PaleKing on Apr 6, 2011 19:08:56 GMT
I usually find that after mixing it up (50/50 mix) it's easier to sculpt if you leave it about 20 minutes or more. By then it has a consistency that is less tacky and is easier to work with.
As Squinty said, the occasional splash of water on tools and fingers really helps too.
Start with a couple of easy things first to get a feel for it; work up a wider brim on a characters hat, make a few purity seals for a Marine, add a load of thin curved spikes to a weapon or helmet, add some wounds, boils and gribbly bits to a Nurgle model, convert a helmet to be full-face, etc etc. Once you have a feel for it the world's your oyster. Then sculpt an oyster...
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Post by warsmith on Apr 6, 2011 20:49:37 GMT
Also useing a wet brush to get ride of finger prints. Last thing you want is a nice sculpted bit only to be cover in finger marks.
Also if I rememeber right, if you leave the green stuff for 20 mins after getting the right mix. You can sculpt a lot easyer.
My friend just PM me on some time on sculpting. As this is one of the skills in the hobby that I would really like to do more off. Currenting thinking of green stuffing a Tyranid skin as a cape for my Space Wolves Lord in both Power Armour & Terminator armour. But my sculpting abilitys is pretty much... I can not sculpt that all really. (anyone from the club or GW Falkirk that can sculpt, feel free to let me know) Only use Green stuff to fill in gaps & to add high to my base to blend in the slate/rocks.
But here the PM when asking my friend about sculpting. He use to do sculpting as commission, done a lot of cool chaos marauder (sp) warrior.
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Post by gaarew on Apr 7, 2011 15:41:08 GMT
Well, seeing as I can passably sculpt quite well... (on the laptop, as the pc is packed for moving, so don't have access to all my bookmarks)
1 - Get a clayshaper. Heresy do sets of them, and you can also pick them up in arts and craft shops. This will prove invaluable. The putty won't stick to the silicone tip, which will make life so much easier. Also, a sharp knife, and a collection of pins/needles and wire.
2 - Experiment with different mixes and mediums. Don't always go 50/50 with the mix, adding more of one colour will extend the working time. Be aware that different putties have different properties too. Greenstuff is the most common, and tends to shrink slightly once cured, it also has a slightly rubbery finish. Brownstuff should be used for any sharp edges, like armour and weapons, as it doesn't shrink and retains its edge. Procreate is another one, which is a kind of intermediary, and it is my preferred brand.
3 - Walk don't run. Start off with the basics, nurgle and undead are good ideas, because if it all goes horribly wrong, you can pass it off as intentional. ;-) Boils are relatively easy to do, if fiddly, and a tentacle is always a good test (use a wire armature though) fuse wire works well. Fur is also pretty easy to do once you get the hang of it.
4 - Keep your putty in an airtight container if you mix too much. Store your putty in the freezer, wrapped. If you are impatient, you can speed up curing time by placing the model under a desk lamp, but make sure you don't melt the model.
Hope that helps a bit.
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Post by bensaunders on Apr 8, 2011 11:49:04 GMT
Store your putty in the freezer, wrapped. What, really? Wow. Would never have thought of that one. Thanks everyone. Guess I should make some more scavvies/mutants/zombies to practice on before the elves and dwarfs then...
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Post by gaarew on Apr 8, 2011 12:05:38 GMT
Yeah, wrap it in clingfilm or a sandwich bag, so it is airtight, stick it in a tupperware tub and it should last ages.
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Post by bensaunders on Apr 11, 2011 22:26:14 GMT
I went for Milliput in the end. Just had my first try and fairly satisfied, particularly with my somewhat ambitious attempt at a chaos dwarf beard (the other things were of the type that I hope don't matter so much). I should probably practise on some more zombies or something before I attempt much more though.
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