Monday, 5 June 2023

FORGOTTEN HEROES 2023 PART 2

 As I continue on with this years challenge I've made some headway with a few more bits, first is another scatter piece, the skull on a cushion, this was a simple build and paint, and used greenstuff that was starting to go off to build up the main bulk of the piece.


Next we see the green of Crazy Chrissy, at this point I still need to green the bomb she is sat on, and make her hands, but one may have to wait as I'm going to try and cast the cocktail glass to get a translucent look to it.


Last today I have got D.R. fully painted, it may need some tweaks once it's placed with the other models, but I'm happy with the result so far.


That's all for this post, as my greenstuff has arrived, and Quinch and the bomb are calling me to get finished, so until next time stay safe and have fun !

Cheers Dave

27 comments:

  1. Looking great. May I ask are you doing Pulger as well?

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    1. Thank you Phil, of course you can ask, I'm undecided at this moment, as I wasn't a massive fan of the character, but it is an important part of the artwork, once I've finished the main three characters, and the bowl of Rippy fish, I'll make a final decision.

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  2. Nice work so far, Dave. You're putting the rest of us to shame with your progress...

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    1. Thank you Jez, I have a distinct advantage, it's what I do for a living, which is why I always scratchbuild for this challenge rather than convert, and never want to shame anyone, rather try to inspire others to have a go.

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  3. The paint job really did bring that character to life. Nice job. 😀

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    1. Thank you Stewart, I've tried to go for a blend between Comic style art and realistic, hopefully I can carry it off ! LOL

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  4. Wow, nice work all around! I've never sculpted a skull, but you did an excellent job. I also like how Chrissy is coming along and D.R. looks great painted up! Those clown shoes are pretty funny!

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    1. Thank you Brian, once you understand the form and function of all the elements of the skull, they can be fun to sculpt, especially alien or monster ones. Never make fun of D.R.'s clown shoes ! LOL he got very upset about them in one story. They're all starting to come together, I'm currently having a break from them and working on a backdrop for the scene.

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  5. Man, this is so absolutely crazy! Astoundishing work!!

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    1. Thank you Suber, must admit I'm having a lot of fun with this project ! LOL

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  6. Awesome work Dave just love the character you have put into them.

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    1. Thank you Dave, the larger scale is really allowing me to do some of my best sculpting.

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  7. John@justneedsvarnish7 June 2023 at 09:21

    Crikey, brilliant progress, Dave! :-) I'm pretty sure you never sleep! The painting really does look good!

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    1. Thank you John, sleeps overrated ! LOL I'm really enjoying this project, so it seems to be taking a lot longer than it actually is ! LOL

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  8. Great painting so far and as always, brilliant sculpting on everything. Sorry I'm a bit behind in the posts. I have never heard of these characters, which is, as we say, the point of FH...but I'm surprised as I'm fairly familiar with 2000 AD and Alan Moore. How did I miss these?

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    1. Thank you Keith, it has been a fun project so far, with a few challenges along away. it was always short run series that they did, never a full time story, so could easily be missed ! LOL

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  10. Spot on! Looking forward to all the characters likewise decked out. Good stuff mate!

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    1. Thank you Dai, Quinch is proving troublesome, with all the little studs, and badges, but will hopefully get there soon ! LOL

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  11. Great skull - looks a little like it could belong to that Dark Eldar beastie! Impressive work on long-legged, greaser creepy-goblin-Yoda as well!

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    1. Thank you Azazel, that's a good call on the skull, and I could easily see that. I think you just described D.R. perfectly, as I recall Teddy Boys were just making a resurgence in the UK at the time this character came out, plus Punk was still a thing as well, and the shoulder pads were definitely 80's ! LOL

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  12. Dave, I am in absolute awe of these. Amazing sculpting and fantastic painting. Just amazing.

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    1. Thank you Matt, I'm having fun with them, which is the main thing ! LOL

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  13. These really match the artwork you shared a post or two ago. Very impressive work as always, Dave!

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    1. Thank you Jeff, glad I'm managing to do justice to the artwork and characters.

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  14. The amount of work you're putting into this is admirable and the detailing you're acheivingis amazing. Well done getting so much done in what seems very little time.

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    1. Thank you Joe, when you're enjoying a project it can simply fly by ! LOL

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