This batch of prints are from the new scans. Me and my partner split the batch in half so we each got 4 new prints to work on. My batch has our tutor as Professor Pepper, and 3 members of the orchestra; the conductor, drummer and cello player.
These scans had more complex poses so required more work before they were ready to paint. There was lots of extra bits of filament that I needed to remove with tweezers and then sand down to create a smooth surface.
Also, compared to the previous batch I had a lot more modelling and repairing to do. As usual the tops of heads and feet needed work to fill in. All of the prints were holding stuff in their hands. We used props during scanning to recreate this but they were too thin so didn’t print well, meaning I had to remove what was there and create something new. To create the props they’re holding like the drum sticks I used 2 different thicknesses of cocktail sticks which I then attached to the model using a combination on miliput and hot glue. I also created the drum and cello. The drum is made from an empty roll of film which I covered in a smooth layer of miliput and added details to the top. The cello is made from miliput and wooden sticks. I used the sticks to create the shape and neck then built up the details with the miliput. I will add strings made of thin wire at the end, after it’s painted.
When the miliput and glue was dry and had hardened I spayed them with primer to help to paint adhere to the surfaces well.
These are progress photos that show the basic colour of the instruments and clothing.
Here are the 4 completed figures and the 2 instruments that go with them. These figures really pushed me as the had more detail and complex poses than the previous batch. I chose to contradict the usual black and white attire of an orchestra by using a more colourful palette while not making them too bright. I did this to make them more visually interesting and it will help draw attention to them when they’re in the model. One particular piece that I’m pleased with is the cello. I think I made the shape well using a combination of wooden sticks to create a scaffolding and built up the details using modelling clay. I then painted it and coated it to give it a nice glossy finishing to imitate the wood used in instruments like the cello. I then added 4 strings using a thin metal wire which I attached using hot glue and miliput to secure and blend it into the body of the cello. Also it fits well in the pose of the figure and is true to scale.
The next 4 images are close up shots of the completed figures, the cello player, conductor, drummer and Professor Pepper.
Samuel Green Illustration 