North African Build

[Neil Merryweather]

Thanks Neil, not that brilliant once you see how simple the actual tool is itself.

Cheers,
Richard

Surely it's not the tool but what you do with it that matters.................Matron!

 

[GerryW]

Surely it's not the tool but what you do with it that matters.................Matron!

True - it's more about seeing the potential of what can be done with items not 'designed' to be used in modelling!

 

[rtfoe]

Thanks John but seriously once you get the hang of it, it's not that hard and get accustomed to what it looks like it took me just half an hour to sculpt. The rest of the time was waiting for it to cure.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

Guys.... I just so happened to find my escape tool from my cell helpful and please don't tell matron on me.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

It's a great tool for zimmerit pattern as well...

Cheers,
Richard

 

[GerryW]

Have to remember to save my old 24TPI blades - wondering if a 32TPI would work for 1/72nd? Though not yet planning on doing one yet, but can never tell what's round the corner.

 

[BigGreg]

I can't wait to see next step....as usual can you give us more ...more ..mooore ( sorry my plastickrak addiction is really strong for the moment)

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Greg...patience boy patience

A Bedouin isn't one unless he carries one of their iconic weapons...the North African or Arabian heavily inlaid Snaphaunce Lock Jezail musket. These things were handmade and usually two are never alike. Which means I don't have to worry about being accurate.



I started with carving out a Mauser rifle...



These rifles were very long at about 54 inches in length. So somewhere along the barrel I have to add an extension of 2 cm. Also the butt needs a bit more work.



I didn't need to show the extension as the rifle was going to be wrapped in a blanket I made with thin Magic Sculpt. Extra left over of the putty went to the butt and flintlock...



Will look pretty cool strapped to the donkeys load



Cheers,
Richard

 

[GerryW]

No wonder that the donkey isn't happy!

 

[BigGreg]

Patience is my third name.....LOOOOL

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
That poor donkey. Arab gun will look great as part of the load.
Jim

 

[rtfoe]

No wonder that the donkey isn't happy!

Gerry, there's still more room I think in the rear...this donkey can pack a heavy load. Worst comes to worst he'd just sink in the soft sand.

Patience is my third name.....LOOOOL

Hi Big Greg Patience... good to have you along for company.

Hi Richard
That poor donkey. Arab gun will look great as part of the load.
Jim

Thanks Jim. This guy may have nicked the Jezail from a camel rider. Most riders on horseback or smaller rides would have preferred an Enfield or a Mauser which was easier to reload while riding.

It would be fantastic if I can mimic the intricate designs on the butt stock and barrel handles...dream on.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

Hi, I've been busy having a date with a palm...literally messing with the leaves.

I brought the usual stuff to entice and attract...masking tape, copper wire, sharp blade, a pen and ruler.

I've done this before in my other post on the Pacific diorama. The palm fronds on this are a little different as they spread at four angles from the stem. I have sandwiched the tape with the copper wire in the middle. The tape is broad enough to take two rows of the leaf. I am making six on one go and may need a further more to make a lush top.



Here I have split one side of the palms individual fronds opposite each other and will do the same for the other side so you will have something representing a bottle brush and that's the date palm leaf.



This will be tedious so will take some time. I'll come back when I have sufficient amounts of leaves.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[rtfoe]

My progress for today...did at least 3 more fronds and managed to teeze the other leaves into place...



This is what I meant by the leaves jutting out four sides from the stem. Put on some Phil Collins and Queen to keep me company...haven't heard any complaints from the neighbours.



Cheers,
Richard

 

[BigGreg]

Those leaves....l mean..THOSE LEAVES are fantastic

 

[Steven000]

Those tape leaves look just amazing Richard, very nice work!
Steven

 

[Jim R]

Hi Richard
Well done with the fronds - great patience.
Jim

 

[rtfoe]

Those leaves....l mean..THOSE LEAVES are fantastic

Thanks Greg, not near as you sticking every single leaf on a tree.

Those tape leaves look just amazing Richard, very nice work!
Steven

Thanks Steven, I still have to do a little trimming at the edges.

Hi Richard
Well done with the fronds - great patience.
Jim

Thanks Jim, the music helps.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[JR]

Those leaves and musket typical of your approach to detail Richard.

 

[rtfoe]

Those leaves and musket typical of your approach to detail Richard.

Thanks John, they can't be bought so I got to make them...sigh. There's probably a simple pose on a figure that I have to make, can't seem to find an appropriate one.

Cheers,
Richard