Marie Antoinette (4 Viewers)

[blaster]

I decided to bulk out the robe to create more of a flounce. The robe starts from the back of the shoulders.

 

[Ivanhoe]

I decided to bulk out the robe to create more of a flounce. The robe starts from the back of the shoulders.

The work you put into these figures is amazing...kind of liked the 'drape' effect before the "flounce", however I am sure Marie will be happier with your newest modification.

This figure will weigh a 'bit'.

Thank you for the update.

 

[blaster]

Hello Matt,

Thanks for you comments. I suspect you are just as much into couture as I am...

I discovered upon closer examination of various pictures that the robe is the Imperial robe with all those numerous fleur de lys again!

I'll need to choose my future projects with more circumspection.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Some minor sculpting and I have started to paint the robe.

 

[blaster]

I decided to sculpt a more substantial robe. Hence I added more putty to the edges. I think that this is about right.

 

[blaster]

Now sculpting the final stages of the dress. The ribbons and cords etc.

 

[theBaron]

That's a fantastic sculpting job, Vic! The hair, the dress, the cape, all executed so well, with your eye for the details of the drape of the cloth and other shapes. This will be a really striking piece when you've finished!

Prost!
Brad

 

[blaster]

Hi Brad,

Thanks for your kind comments. I do have my epileptic moments... Just finished sculpting most of the details up front. Changed the arms by extending them a few mm and added a rose. figure undercoated with matt white and I've started to paint the dress already.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Starting to paint the final stage.

 

[blaster]

Covered the cloak with another blue undercoat.

 

[Malcolm Britain]

Great work Blaster. Really interesting to see how you built up this figure. Way beyond my skill set to achieve anything like this. Can't wait for the finished article.

Having said that the original figure without the head was also historically accurate ^&grin

Thanks for sharing
M

 

[blaster]

Hello Malcolm,

I enjoy creating these historical personalities now and then. The fun sometimes comes from converting another figure into something else. The joy of rescuing an abandoned figure is immeasurable.

I started out all thumbs, too. Skill sets can always be built up. Give it a go. DIY is really enjoyable.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Hi All,

Painting the fleur de lyses...

 

[blaster]

I mounted the figure on a base for further work.

 

[blaster]

I am now co-opted for the ritual pre Xmas cleaning routine. So while dusting the figs, I cam across Marie Antoinette and realised that I hadn"t updated this piece. While taking the pix, I decided that maybe I could redo some of the details, like sculpting the ermine fur. So another WIP...

 

[Obee]

" Better late than never" they say, so thanks for showing us this lady in all her finery

John

 

[blaster]

Hi John, Thx for looking.

Ive also removed the fringe at the bottom of the dress to redo them again.

 

[blaster]

Ive resculpted the fringe on the dress hem.

 

[blaster]

I glued the figure onto its base which is being restained, awaiting final painting.

 

[Obee]

Love the paintwork on the cape,

John