| Kayl MacLaren | 06 Aug 2008 10:15 a.m. PST |
I don't really own any 15mm figures (I have a grand total of about six right now), but I've been working on sculpting some recently. I had a question for those of you who have seen multiple, varied lines of 15mm miniatures: Which is more prevalent; actual, sculpted eyes, or pits underneath the eyebrows that "represent" eyes? Thanks for any and all responses. |
| Top Gun Ace | 06 Aug 2008 10:42 a.m. PST |
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| von Winterfeldt | 06 Aug 2008 10:51 a.m. PST |
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| Inkbiz | 06 Aug 2008 10:52 a.m. PST |
Pits is the best way to go for 15mm. Take a look at the faces that Anthony Barton does on his AB range of Nappys. His faces are absolutely superb for 15mm/1:100 scale. picture |
| Kayl MacLaren | 06 Aug 2008 11:12 a.m. PST |
Nice pic, thanks. Looks like everyone is leaning towards pits so far :) |
| Rudysnelson | 06 Aug 2008 11:18 a.m. PST |
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| GeoffQRF | 06 Aug 2008 11:18 a.m. PST |
You try sculpting a 0.25mm eye :-D |
| Kayl MacLaren | 06 Aug 2008 11:25 a.m. PST |
Geoff: I have done, that's why I asked. It's actually quite difficult, surprisingly ;) |
 Extra Crispy  | 06 Aug 2008 11:28 a.m. PST |
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| GeoffQRF | 06 Aug 2008 11:36 a.m. PST |
I've done it myself… but only the once. |
| Kayl MacLaren | 06 Aug 2008 12:03 p.m. PST |
Surprising to me, since I didn't know any better before I started it? |
| GeoffQRF | 06 Aug 2008 12:08 p.m. PST |
Like painting complex camo patterns, it's ok to do one… it's when you realise that you need to do another 50 like that that you tend to decide perhaps there is an easier way. |
| Company D Miniatures | 06 Aug 2008 12:51 p.m. PST |
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Rodrick Campbell  | 06 Aug 2008 1:32 p.m. PST |
For 15mm and smaller sculpting it's more about the suggestion of detail rather than actually sculpting in everything. I pick and choose the details that will create the overall impression of the subject. So for the eyes they usually are only depressions with a bit of brow ridge, cheek and nose shaped around them. For the characters I also add the suggestion of the eyelid within that depression. Don't go too crazy with it unless you just want the practice and can take a lot of time to do it. Rod |
| CooperSteveOnTheLaptop | 06 Aug 2008 1:47 p.m. PST |
In 15mm the layer of paint/wash will be thick enough to obliterate a convex eye. |
| Zephyr1 | 06 Aug 2008 2:54 p.m. PST |
I'm just starting to get into the swing of sculpting 15mm too. I only put in the impressions under the brow. Maybe a character here or there might get a try at "eyes", but in the main I'd be afraid to put them in, because if you don't get them right the mini's face will end up with an expression you didn't want (unless you're going for the Steve Buscemi/Ben Turpin/Marty Feldman look…. ;) |
| Kayl MacLaren | 06 Aug 2008 3:25 p.m. PST |
Is there a market for a 15mm Marty Feldman mini? Hmmmm…. ;) |
| Zephyr1 | 06 Aug 2008 7:59 p.m. PST |
I'll have to dig out my Young Frankenstein book now and give them a try. ;) |
| GeoffQRF | 07 Aug 2008 1:56 a.m. PST |
Problem is, if you try to get too much detail, you just end up with big heads… |
| von Winterfeldt | 07 Aug 2008 4:47 a.m. PST |
Take AB figures as examples, here you can see what is possible in 18 mm. |
| Timmo uk | 07 Aug 2008 4:48 a.m. PST |
As above – check out AB's. |
| donlowry | 07 Aug 2008 2:43 p.m. PST |
Eyes? They don't need no stinking eyes! |
| Ursa Major Miniatures | 08 Aug 2008 3:33 a.m. PST |
Eyes, eyelashes, pimples on the noses…. ;-) whatever works well Kayl |
| campaigner | 09 Aug 2008 8:39 a.m. PST |
Chek out Campaign Game Miniatures. Plenty of pics of the CGM make of Naps which lovely faces.
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