Xerxes I (1 Viewer)

[blaster]

I had a blast over the weekend, dabbling in all sorts of modelling. For model figures, I managed to take a few pics of this old, old figure which I had made many years ago. Given its age, I have decided to refurbish it, making minor changes and then repainting the whole piece.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

I decided to do a little more with Xerxes I, changing the pose a little and thickening up his beard. More cloth was sculpted on to pad out the figure.

 

[blaster]

Since I am on this hair binge, I decided to give Xerxes a fright wig.

 

[blaster]

Based upon a plausible reconstruction on how the robe was worn, I sculpted more drapery to the figure. After cleaning the piece, I have painted it a basic red for repainting.

 

[blaster]

Sceptre added. Robe painted red. I carved away the trousers to sculpt the shoes. I will resculpt the trousers later.

 

[Napoleon1er]

Looking good!
This reminds me of another figure, one which I think you are particularly well-suited to sculpt: have you ever thought of making a Kohen Gadol (high priest of the Jewish Temple)?

 

[blaster]

Thanks for that great looking pic. I have a couple of high priests in flats (Hello JB...) that may benefit in painting from that ref.

From a sculpting point of view, it looks like a straightforward sculpt - a standing figure with arms laid out by the side (thus no interference with the robe), straight hanging folds in the drapery. I made a very similarly posed figure in a Qing Dynasty robe many years ago.

Rgds Victor

 

[blaster]

Finalised the sculpting of the trousers on this figure and have started to paint him in oils. Surface defects were later removed.

 

[Markster]

Nice job Blaster !

 

[blaster]

Hi Markster,

At this stage, I would have to thank you for your very kind comments. I probably need all the encouragement given with this piece.

Rgds

Victor