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mgriffin's scratch sculpts (Girion Lord of Dale p.5)
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Author:  mgriffin [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:51 pm ]
Post subject:  mgriffin's scratch sculpts (Girion Lord of Dale p.5)
First of all, I would like to say hi to all users. I've been watching one ring for some time, and finally decided to join. I mostly do conversions, so watching amazing figures many of you have shown, I want to show you my humble sculptures. Just today, couple of hours ago, I finished my Dwalin from Battle of Azanulbizar. He looked awesome with his mohawk, so I decided to make myself this fierce warrior. The results and some other sculptures you can view at this site:
http://monsieurgriffin.deviantart.com/gallery/39467462

Feel free to share your thoughts about my figures

ps. sorry for my english
Author:  SidTheSloth [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
Hello there!!
Good to see you! 8)
Welcome to the One Ring! I hope you have a good stay here :)
If you have any questions please shout :)

It seems another amaging sculptor has joined the site...
Dwalin looks great! I really love the mixture of armour types you have used on him! :yay: :yay:
Your other sculpt are also very impressive!

I look forward to more 8) :)
Author:  SuicidalMarsbar [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:52 pm ]
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Wow these are great! Ironically your Dwalin is in avery similar pose to the upcoming finecast version of him! I especially like your fat bandit by the way- kudos to you :)
Author:  mgriffin [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
Thank you all for your kind words :)
Actually, I don't remember the upcoming pose for Dwalin, so it's a kind of coincidence.
Seeing The Hobbit left me picking up my jaw from the floor, there are so many interesting characters to sculpt and ideas and designs to inspire from.

I'll post some pictures straight to this topic in a moment.
Author:  mgriffin [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
images, as promised
first, dwalin
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bandit
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my crappy version of Gollum :)
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another bandit
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crappy rider
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Eastern Troll
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some kind of my own soldiers, not belonging to any faction
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bandit chief
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some kind of half-troll
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and finally, wizard
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Author:  Hashut's Blessing [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
It stoled our idea, precious! The Easterling troll was ourses! How could it do that to us?! (I WILL get pictures of mine up some day, lol...)

Some fantastic work and you can really see where you're coming at each model from. I especially like the soldiers from your own faction - fit in very well with LotR: close to Rohan and maybe men of Dale, whilst having a distinct flavour of their own. very nice.
Author:  mgriffin [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
Don't worry, the troll isn't truly Easterling one, just an idea of an oriental look :)
soldiers are actually some old sculptures, made with a cheap substitute of green stuff available in my country(and it's very crappy compared to green stuff), so I'm not very happy about how they came out.
To be honest, only dwalin and gollum are made of gs, but recently it's only gs and procreate that I'll be using, so I hope my future sculpts will look better
Author:  mgriffin [ Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
two more sculpts today

hero
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chieftain, converted from King of the Dead
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Author:  SidTheSloth [ Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
The detail on the chieftain's head and cloak is astounding!
:yay: :yay:
Author:  Amarthadan [ Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
Amazing work. :) I'd say instead of making alot of sculpts, try perfecting the proportions some more, that's the only 'critique' I can come up with if any. ;)
Author:  Dorthonion [ Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:29 pm ]
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The sculpting skills seem to be getting better. I know very little about it (other than I am rubbish at it) but there are a few guys hereabouts that are really good sculptors. Keep up the good work!
Author:  Telchar [ Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:15 pm ]
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You are really growing in this, some of the older ones have strange proportions and the like, but the king and Dwalin are flawless.
Author:  mgriffin [ Thu Feb 21, 2013 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
Many thanks

I started sculpting, well, I suppose, about two years ago, but I wasn't satisfied with the results. First I was making skeletons for my figures with polymer clay, then, after some searching, I started making wire armatures, and finally bought some greenstuff. Using it really made everything easier, but there are many projects before me and with each I hope to get better, so I can put my figures next to GW ones and feel no shame.

I'm thinking about buying some Pro Create. Could someone tell me is it worth buying?
Author:  mgriffin [ Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
This time a little bit of converted mordor orcs, mostly head and weapon swaps, sculpting hands and fur or bits of different armour

here added only axe head
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in this one i made head, very ugly (but it's an orc after all :)), two handed axe, added missing hands, and some fur on shoulders
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I had a lot of work with this one: added head, arms from some poor goblin, bow from warg riders box, made quiver and leather armour around neck
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here, converted from grishnakh, added beard, bits of chainmail, scale armour on the shoulder, made new shield and armed with metal captain's pick, bended so it looks different
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again, simple one, this orc was missing a hand and weapon, so he got hand from uruk, and new sword
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Author:  mikeland [ Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:27 pm ]
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Love young Dwalin... Desperate for GW to make one.
Author:  kidterminal [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
Young Dwalin looks great. So do the orc conversions.
Author:  Ukfreddybear [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
mgriffin wrote:

I'm thinking about buying some Pro Create. Could someone tell me is it worth buying?

Absolutely. I'd take it over green stuff any day of the week.

To be a good sculptor you need the right tools ( a blade, a point, a spooned spatula and rubber clay shapers for sure). A proper sculpting putty and understanding of its properties. You will also need a correctly proportioned armature to build on. You need an eye for details. You need to research techniques and your subject matter. And you need patience.

To become a great sculptor you just need about 5000 hours of experience :)

You obviously have a bit of a knack for this sculpting lark, and can only get better with time and experience. Just as we all do. I hope to see you taking part in the bi-monthly sculpting challenge here. 8)
Author:  mgriffin [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
Thank you all for your kind words :)

Dave, many thanks for your advices.You're a great sculptor and I really admire your skills. I'll definitely buy some Pro Create and give it a try. I also need to buy some additional tools (and believe me, I have a lot of them). Then, I'll get myself a nice project and sculpt it.
Author:  mgriffin [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
hello again :)

today I want to show you some more converted orcs (I had about 4 or 5 poses of one orc, so they had to be converted :))

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and bonuses: dead orc, made from polymer clay
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and my version of wild warg chieftain
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Author:  Grungehog [ Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Grimhammer Dwalin scratch sculpt WIP and other sculpts
I really like your stuff, especialy the warg, wargs I have found to be remarkably challenging to sculpt
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