Figure Sculpting Supplies

The following products are use by master modelers and experts from all over the world.


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Figure Sculpting Reference Books

Sculpting Military Miniatures with Kim Jones
Step by Step through the art of creating military miniatures. The figure is an American Cavalry man of the late 19th century. Sculpted from Epoxy putty on a brass armature. Each step is illustrated in photographs.

96pp. 375 color and Black & White photographs

$17.95

Modeling and Painting Figures
Osprey Modeling Manual No. 8

This book contains an excellent section for sculpting including proportions of the human figure, deportment of the moving body and a complete photo illustrated step by step to creating a figure.

64pp.

$17.95

Modeling Toy Soldiers
John Paxton Sheriff

The first half of this excellent book contains a complete step by step guide to creating a Toy Soldier. Covering materials, anatomy, the making of armatures and much more.

135pp.

$36.95



Sculpting Putty and Materials


Kneadatite (Formally 'Duroputty')

This two part epoxy putty tape is perfect for scuplting just about anything from weapons to complete figures. Before it cures, it is a pliable putty which can be easily shaped. After curing it can be filed, sanded or carved to the desired look.

$9.95 (3.52 ozs)


Gapoxio Epoxy Putty

This two part epoxy putty putyy is perfect for scuplting complete figures. Mix equal parts of A and B into a soft ply able putty which can be rolled, stretched etc. to desired shape. Upon hardening it can be sanded. Use rubbing alcohol to dilute and smooth during working time. recommended and used by Ken Osen, sculptor ´for Conté Collectibles.

$12.95 per box.


Super Sculpey Modeling Compound

This is perhaps one of the modelers all time favorite sculpting products.
Super Sculpey handles like soft clay, yet retains it's shape while being formed.

$9.95 (1LB. Box)


Magic-Sculpt

Magic Sculp is a two-part epoxy putty specifically designed to meet the needs of modelers, crafters and sculptors alike. Its grain structure is finer than any other product available and will not shrink or crack even when formed in large structures.  It can be shaped by hand or with modeling tools, sanded, carved, painted; you can attack it with a grinding tool and the cured material will not break apart or loose its shape. Magic Sculp will cure at room temperature.

Shelf life- NEW IMPROVED FORMULA, Non Crystallizing Resin. Stays Soft and ready to use. Should last a life time.

$12.95


milliput

Two-part epoxy putty from England. Use it for sculpting, gap-filling, and scratch-building. One of the definitive mediums of many top sculptors. 4 oz. packs.

MI/1Standard Grain Putty Red box $ 8.95

MI/2 Medium Grain Putty (Silver Grey) Blue box $12.95

MI/3 Super Fine Grain Putty (White) Black box $15.95

MI/4 Terracotta Standard Grain Putty Brown box $ 9.95

#81006 Milliput Sculpting Set Includes instruction booklet, two stainless steel sculpting tools, 1" diameter x 4" long solid polyethylene rod for rolling Milliput into thin flat sheets and 2oz. Industrial talc to prevent adhesion while rolling. $ 26.95


Wonder Putty/Repliscale

This product has the following features:
* Water clean up (must clean up before cured)
* 15 - 30 minute working time depending on temperature
* Holds detail extremely well- used in conjunction with a REPLISCALE stamp,  make flawless seams and joints!!
* Can be applied in paper thin layers
* Cures in approximately I hour- cures for sanding and painting in 24 hours
* Works on: resin, plastic, glass, wood, vinyl, metal, ceramics, plaster, etc.
Mixing: mix equal parts kneading thoroughly - use rubber gloves until mixed and tackiness is gone
Painting: use acrylics or enamels
$14.95 4 oz kit

Repliscale

This is a two part mixture of extremely fast setting rubber that will perfectly copy textures. Use it with WONDER PUTTY for blending seams on prehistoric animals kits, figure model kits, and copying any area that has a texture.
1. Mix equal amounts of side A and B on a clean surface ( excess will peel off within 5 minutes).
2. Blend thoroughly and quickly then apply with a plastic spoon or Popsicle stick to the area to be duplicated.
3. Repliscale will cure within 5 minutes ( working time is less than 1 minute ).  Remove the cured stamp, which is now ready for use.
4. Using  WONDER PUTTY, press the putty into the seam and smooth with a wet finger until appropriately shaped, then dry with a paper towel. When putty has been curing for approximately l5 minutes, press the REPLISCALE stamp to the seam. The stamp will perfectly copy the skin pattern making time consuming re-sculpting unnecessary!

Price for the kit is $9.95
Enough to make 4 to 5 one inch square texture stamps

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Sculpting Mannequins and Armatures


Worster Miniatures Sculpting Mannequins

These resin mannequins come in male/female and 75mm/90mm/120mm scales simply glue together in the desired poses and start sculpting.

B-1 Sculpting Products 120mm Scale Brass Letters & Numerals $ 3.95
MF-75 Sculpting Products Artist Articulated Mannequins: Female Mannequin 75mm resin $ 9.95
MF-90 Sculpting Products Artist Articulated Mannequins: Female Mannequin 90mm resin $ 12.95
M-120 Sculpting Products Artist Articulated Mannequins: Male Mannequin 120mm resin $ 14.95
M-75 Sculpting Products Artist Articulated Mannequins: Male Mannequin 75mm resin $ 9.95
M-90 Sculpting Products Artist Articulated Mannequins: Male Mannequin 90mm resin $ 12.95
M-120m Sculpting Products Artist Articulated Mannequins: Mounted Mannequin 120mm resin $ 14.95


Preiser Modeling Mannequins

Mix and match these unassembled kits to make up to six figures. Add clothing etc. and you have a new figure.

Adam 1:22.5 Scale
$33.95

Eve 1:22.5 Scale

$33.95

1/24nd Scale

(German Scale = 7cm
Use for Elastolin Figures)

Adam 1:24 Scale
$31.95

Eve 1:24 Scale

$31.95

1/32nd Scale

(Metal and Plastic
Toy Soldier Scale)

Adam 1:24 Scale
$ 29.95

Eve 1:24 Scale

$ 29.95

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Sculpting Tools

Use for mixing, applying, spreading and smoothing epoxy, wood filler, glue, body filler, etc. Use on models, miniatures, small nail holes in toys, clocks, duck decoys, small boxes.
Made of highly polished stainless steel.

Stainless Steel Sculpting Set
4 stainless steel tools with double ends (making 8 different tools) used for forming and shaping putties and clay.
$16.98 per set
Stainless Steel Spatula Set
4 piece set of stainless steel tools for shaping, forming and sculpting clays and putties


 

Individual Stainless Steel Tools by Micro Mark

0896 TAPERED SIDE PUTTY KNIFE $4.50t
60897 LONG FLEXIBLE PUTTY KNIFE $4.50
14482 MINI PUTTY KNIFE $4.50t
60737 SMALL POINTED PUTTY KNIFE $5.9560738
SPOON SHAPED PUTTY KNIFE $5.95

Stiff blades, one end curved/pointed, one end curved/round. Tips are 1 inch x 3/8 inch. Seven inches long.

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These Internet Sites offer great information on sculpting, mold making/casting and painting and are a great introduction to working with miniatures and toy soldiers.
Please let us know of any related sites you know of or come across.

Astralos' clay modeling course - Many of these techniques can be adapted to sculpting miniature figures. This is a nice illustrated step by step guide with several step by step project reviews.

Casting Metal Figures: A Beginner's Guide to Making and Using Rubber Molds. Step by step illustrations make the procedure easy to understand.

Tips on Painting Highlandersand Tartans can be found on John O'Brien's excellent website

How to Photograph Miniatures An excellent guide to photographing your figures.

How to Sculpt Miniatures, by Bob Lippman. With illustrations, step by step instructions, advice on tools.

Miniature-Painting.net - Dominic Heutelbeck's page is a great resource for miniature painters. Dominic hosts the Visions in Color showcase, where many fine painters all paint the same miniature in seclusion and then post the results, along with commentary on the approach they took and the techniques they used.

Alvan Fisher, Jr.'s Guide to Figure Conversion, Mold Making and Casting - Great article if you are just getting started with doing conversions.  

Helpful Hints on Photographing Miniatures can found at Felix's Gaming Pages

Hot Lead Miniature Painting - Laszlo Jakusovszky is one of the best miniatures painters around. His site has a great series of basic and advanced painting techniques with full illustrations

Painting miniatures made easy by Mike Kan Paint


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