Rebel Grot Commissar WIP: Sculpting Started
Hello all,
Last week I showed the start of my Rebel Grot Commissar. I liked Khorne Inquisitor’s suggestion that he be standing on a dead grot, the most recent victim of his motivational techniques. I used some Night Goblin bits and added a tattered hood where his head once was. I added a belt and breastplate to the commissar and I’ve started working on his coat. I need to add details to his coat, then I’ll start working on a bionic eye and proper hat. Here are some pics to show my progress so far.
I’ve run low on green stuff so I decided to pick up so Pro Sculpt as a replacement because I’ve read some good reviews for it. So far it’s working pretty well for me. It’s a little softer and less rubbery than the Kneadatite putty. It’s also less sticky. Overall it’s a little easier to work with and about the same price. It’s not so much better that I would advocate throwing out your Kneadatite but it’s a decent upgrade if your due for replacement.
I am happy with my Grot Commissar so far, and I’m glad I picked up the Pro Sculpt putty. What do you think? Have you tried any epoxy putties other than Kneadatite or GW “green stuff?”
Update: Check out the completed Rebel Grot Commissar.
That looks awesome. It’s a great dynamic pose that suits the model. The coat is coming along well and I can’t wait to see the details added on.
Looks like the head is just tacked on there right now but I’d suggest raising his head up a bit. The angle makes him seem like he’s starring at the ground.
Thanks! I know what you mean about the head. He was leaning back a little more before I added the dead grot and I haven’t corrected it yet. It is glued on but easy enough to pry free.
Just…awesome. The face down is much better than face up I think. Gives more of a “shot the retreating dude” and most things being stood on are face up, giving it a further level of uniqueness. This guy is pure cool.
Thanks! I wanted to convey that the dead grot had been moving in the wrong direction when he was shot. I am glad that came across. Thanks for giving me the idea!
Glad you liked it. Always cool to see nifty ideas done by people with the converting/sculpting skill to pull it off really well!
Thanks again. The more sculpting I do the more I enjoy it. It opens up a huge degree of freedom. I also appreciate having feedback during the process because it allows me to make the model even better.
I really like this pose. You know you are on the right track, when just at this stage the model looks friggin awesome!
Thanks! I still have a way to go but I’m quite happy with how he’s coming together. It’s always fun when I can get the model to fit what I’m picturing in my head.