Polar Explorer Work in progress

[Richard48]

Starting to get back into my sculpting projects after a long layoff.Hope to finish this one soon.I call him simply Polar explorer based loosely on Sir.Ernest Shackleton.1.10th scale.

 

[Richard48]

Larger shot.

 

[Steve Brodie]

lookin good, in 1st shot his arm looks to long, in 2nd photo about right, thats the trouble with perspective lol

 

[Richard48]

Hi Steve.
Thanks for looking in.Ive altered the neck and head coz he looks like a turtle with long neck poking out of its shell.
Richard

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes!!!!!

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
I saw this yesterday and thought the neck looked too long but superb in all other respects. Glad that is sorted. Wish I had the skill to sculpt.
Jim

 

[Richard48]

Thank you dear hearts.The necks a bit turtley so i gave him bit of a neck job and im lot happier now chappies.
Richard.

 

[scottie3158]

Richard,
Very nice work I am very jealous of you guys with the skill to sculpt.

 

[Richard48]

Hi Scottie.
Nice of you to drop in fella.Thanks for the kind words.Sculpting is practice,Practice.Rewarding but b frustrating at times.
Richard.

 

[Peter Gillson]

Good to see you back pushing putty. Looks good so far.

 

[Richard48]

Thanks Peter.
Its nice to be back to the putty pushing.Do wish you well for Euro.Hope you make some good contacts and lots of trading.Hope you make Euro next May.I must make sure im.there.
Richard.

 

[JR]

Richard.
I'm with Paul, such skill. loved the face.
John.

 

[Steve Jones]

Stunning work Richard. Is it ready for the wet stuff or is there more to be added?

 

[Richard48]

Thanks v much Steve.Hes had a neck job and im in the procesd of doing the armto body join for moulding purposes.Then smooth and check him and ready for our casting factory.
Cheers from Richard.