Luna Wolf Shoulder Pad - Greenstuff Sculpt - Hobby

 

This is the last of the hobby posts related to my Pre-Heresy Luna Wolf model. I wanted to push my greenstuff sculpting abilities and had a go at sculpting the shoulder pad icon from scratch.

Above is what the actual icon is.

I started by adding some greenstuff to the shoulder pad and working it into the crescent moon shape. Then let it dry completely.

Next I cut out the bottom where the wolf part of the icon overlaps the moon.

Then I added new greenstuff and carefully worked it into the wolf head shape, then added definition as I went along for the eyes and ears. I tried my best to keep the head small but that is the best I could manage.

It looks pretty rough but once painted up I think it came out pretty well. Of course I made a greenstuff press-mould of the pad so I could replicate is easily for any future models.

Never by scared of trying your hand at greenstuff, if it goes wrong just cut it off and start again.

Vitor

Wolf Tooth Necklace - Greenstuff Sculpt

On my Pre-Heresy Luna Wolf model I wanted to try my hand at many things, one of which was to sculpt a Wolf Tooth Necklace.

I started by rolling out my greenstuff into a very thin roll.

Then using a sharp hobby knife cut to the desired length and carefully attach to the model. In this case it was just the front of the marine as the back is obscured and wont be visible.

Now you have to let this cure before doing the Teeth. I didn't and it messed it up slightly as the necklace was flattened where I touched it by mistake.

Once it is dry properly, mix up some greenstuff and cut out some small pieces in triangle shapes, carefully attach to the places where you want the teeth to attach to the necklace, you can also make small indentations in the top of the teeth. Wait for it to cure properly. Now you can roll out some more greenstuff into a thin line and cut out very small pieces which will connect the teeth to the necklace and fit into the indentations you made in the teeth.

It is not easy and requires huge patience but worthwhile indeed. I few more and I will be getting much better results.

Don't be put off trying this out, if you don't like it you can remove easily enough without causing any damage to the model.

Vitor.

Fur Pelt Sculpt - Hobby 101

Using my fur test knowledge I applied the greenstuff to the appropriate area on the model, which in this case was over the shoulders and hanging down one side. I then used the back edge of my hobby knife to 'pull' down lines in the greenstuff to create the fur effect, starting from the top working my way down, remembering to change direction of the strokes to avoid a pattern forming. Allow to dry and paint.

The backpack is actually obscuring most of the fur pelt which was unintentional but it turned out very nice anyway.

Give this a try, it is actually very easy and you cant really mess it up.

Vitor

Hobby 101 Sculpting Fur with Greenstuff Test

With my new found enthusiasm from reading the Horus Heresy Books I wanted to paint up a Luna Wolf.

As part of this plan I wanted to add wolf fur to the model but didn’t want to use bits from the Space Wolves range although they are pretty cool and will probably be easier.

I wanted to try out my hand at sculpting fur from greenstuff. I did lots of research on various techniques and then set about my test patch.

To start with I took my surface, plastic, which would not stick too much to the greenstuff but allow me to work. Next roll out a small piece of greenstuff and flatten it into the desired shape you want, in this case it is just a test so flat and square. In my research before, I found people used sculpting tools like the picture below to create the fur effect.

I found it a bit to thick so I used the back of my hobby knife.

What you do is take your chosen sculpting tool and work from the bottom across and drag the edge of the tool downwards in short 'pulling down' strokes. Try and vary the length and direction/angle of each stroke to create a natural look. Once you have done the bottom row move to the next row above and repeat ensuring you overlap the bottom layer slightly.

To enhance the natural look go back afterwards and use a ‘pushing up’ action to create some depth and a different texture to areas for more interest and a natural look.

 The idea of the test patch is just that, to try out what works for you so don't worry about messing it up that the whole point.

Vitor