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Flat Figures Painters Forum => Techniques => Topic started by: Serhan Oflas on August 31, 2015, 09:36:09 AM

Title: UBoat-58
Post by: Serhan Oflas on August 31, 2015, 09:36:09 AM: Hello,

Well I do not know if I am allowed to post relief works but wanted to share my wip at the moment.

Please comment freely.

Thanks for looking.

Serhan.
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Post by: Joerg on August 31, 2015, 10:21:33 AM: Fas-cinating!!
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Post by: nmrocks on August 31, 2015, 10:48:14 AM: Very Interesting project Serhan, I look forward to following your progress.
Ray
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Post by: Nicholas Ball on August 31, 2015, 11:45:49 AM: We appreciate most art forms here,and we have many painters of bas relief who will indeed be interested.

Although this is not ' my thing ' I do find the process rather interesting. :)
Title: Re: UBoat-58
Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 01, 2015, 01:59:31 PM: Hello.

Thank you all for support.

Here some progress on body and face :
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Post by: willie on September 01, 2015, 04:07:15 PM: I like it very much and when I get moved in are new condo in FL I am going to try this Willie
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Post by: Roger on September 02, 2015, 07:43:19 AM: That's coming along very well Serhan.
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 02, 2015, 03:56:39 PM: Thanks for your comments Roger and willie.

I feel face is closing to finish on this one. How do you think?

First photo is actual size. Second is zoom to face.

Please share your expert opinions.

Thanks for looking.

Serhan.
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 06, 2015, 06:11:49 AM: Hello,

Here some progress.

Serhan.
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 22, 2015, 11:50:18 AM: Hello,

I have some more progress..

Thanks for looking.

Serhan -
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Post by: Glen on September 22, 2015, 12:24:28 PM: It's looking really good Serhan. It's a far more ambitious project than anything I'd attempt. Are you going to cut away the 'sky' area or leave it in and paint it?

Glen
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 22, 2015, 01:01:24 PM: Thank you Glen.

Well, I was thinking left that areas to be painted but I dont know now. What do you think? Its better to left those or cut?

I am also planning to have its RTV mould. May be let it like as plate is nicer..??

Serhan-
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Post by: Glen on September 22, 2015, 04:12:29 PM: Well, I'm not sure really. Most stand alone flats are set against a black background. Most dioramas have some background scenery to enhance the story. Yours seems to be in the gray area in between. Leaving it intact allows you to paint a sky of light blue at the bottom and going slightly darker as you get to the top, then adding some clouds. This might help you force the perspective and enhance the three-dimensionality. You could also display it on a plate stand instead of in a frame. It's different... Cutting away the background will require some precision work so you don't damage the edges of the figures and the sub. Beveling the edges might also be need to reinforce the perception of 'flat'. Paint the edge black if you frame it against a black background. You could also use a painted background of sea and sky - perhaps on a canvas panel.

Bottom line: I'm not really sure which way to go (how's that for a non-answer? ;) ). Both have merits.

Glen
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 25, 2015, 03:40:12 PM: Hello.

Glen thanks for remind me the case we talked below. On this one I will leave " sky areas " intact and will go as plate. It will be easy to cut thin resin plate if necesseary.

This weekend I almost closing to finish sculpting main figures.

Thanks for looking.

Serhan-
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 26, 2015, 02:38:09 PM: Hello,

I changed left arm details of officer who holding 20 mm.flak gun. Add buttons and cap details. Finished conning tower and deck details of the boat. I will try modeling figures on conning tower and will cook afterwards..

Thanks for looking,

Serhan-
Title: Re: UBoat-58
Post by: Glen on September 26, 2015, 03:22:37 PM: Looking good, but check the angle of the gun muzzle in clay versus the angle in the pic. Too much side, I think, in clay. The pic is only a a couple of degrees off bore. Also check the fold on the leftmost figure's coat pocket (left side as viewed). It needs a bit of refinement.

Cheers,

Glen
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on September 27, 2015, 04:08:40 PM: Hello.

Thank you for head up Glen. I tried to correct angle of the gun muzzle. Finished details of conning tower crew shift, and cooked the pie...

Now preparing for moulding.

Serhan-
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on October 04, 2015, 03:58:53 PM: Hello,

I primed one of the copy and started to paint with Acrylics.

Thanks for looking.

Serhan.
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Post by: Brian on October 06, 2015, 04:59:37 PM: Serhan, you going to be making more copy's ;)
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on October 07, 2015, 03:49:17 PM: Yes more copies Brian :D

Thanks for looking,

Serhan-
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Post by: Brian on October 07, 2015, 05:25:27 PM: Your going to have to send me one to paint, how much ;)
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on October 08, 2015, 02:13:06 AM: Hello Brian,

I am not selling my modeling works normally and more like to present those my around..
But if you send your posting address I can check with my post office and inform you details ;)

Serhan-
Title: Re: UBoat-58
Post by: Serhan Oflas on October 09, 2015, 04:30:11 AM: Hello,

I will conclude this project within weekend.

Brian, I also send a reply to your PM but, I do not know if you received it.

I left your gift to my post office and have a Tracking number. If you received my reply pls confirm.

I will also send a new reply with tracking number..

Have a nice weekend all..
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Post by: Serhan Oflas on October 10, 2015, 03:15:20 PM: Hello.

I finished this project...

Thanks for looking, support and comments from the beginning.

Serhan-
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Post by: Glen on October 11, 2015, 11:10:46 AM: It looks good so far Serhan, but I think you need more shading and highlighting. The shadow under the rolled edge of the conning tower implies a more-or-less zenithal lighting, but there are no shadows cast by the crew members' bodies on themselves or the deck. Look at the original photo to get an idea. The sea and sky seem monochromatic and could use some enhancement - light blue at the bottom of the sky going darker as the eye goes to the top, while the sea could use some variation in the blue tones to denote wave action and some 'sparkle' caused by the sun glinting off the surface.

Cheers,

Glen
Title: Re: UBoat-58
Post by: Serhan Oflas on October 12, 2015, 12:59:45 PM: Thank you for your comments Glen. I will definetly follow.