Rubber Shapers

[alatartheblue]

Ok guys, I'm back! (And I still haven't finished a single sculpt yet )
My question is: How does a rubber shaper help the outcome of a sculpt? I know its supposed to smooth it out, but is it much better than just an ordinary tool?

Also, does anyone have tips on sculpting arm muscles?

And one last thing:
Where would I be able to fins weapons for my sculpts? I don't have spares from LOTR or anything, and was wondering if you could buy bulk generic shields, swords, pikes, spears, etc.

Any help is appreciated.

[goatman]

Rubber shapers are good for folds because they have no rough edges like a sculpting tool does. If you want an idea of the effect try wetting a soft erasor and softening folds in cloth.
As for sculpting muscles, theres a thread on them here:
ebobminiatures.proboards33.com/index.cgi?board=sculpting&action=display&thread=1124810438
Buying weapons? try carving from .30mm plasticard. I can't think of anyone offhand who sells them individually.
Hope this helps

[greenstuff_gav]

i know Amazon Minatures and Hasslefree miniatures do weapons... HF tends to be scifi weapons.. but do heads

Amazon do fantasy weapons & bitz

on rubber shapers no idea :lol:

[faramirsmumma]

Annecotti's Workshop sell them.

Check out the links on the front page.

Good to see you back Alatar

[suladan]

AW do weapons, thats where i get mine from there 20p a piece (in the uk)

[suladan]

lol, beat me to it FM, both posted at exactly the same time lol

[faramirsmumma]

Wow!

Look at that!

Heheh, so close

[alatartheblue]

Could you give me a link to the weapons from AW? I can't seem to fins them

[alatartheblue]

anyone :\

[alatartheblue]

ANYONE!!!!!

[faramirsmumma]

www.barrule.com/workshop/products-minis.htm scroll down untill you reach your desination.

Hope that helps Alatar