Dark World Creations is an internet-only retailer. The Red Lancers is the only retailer in the States (that I know of) that carries their products; BUT. . . they don't carry their busts. So when I decided to throw my hat in the ring with their commemorative event, my only option was to order direct. NOT A PROBLEM! Aaron (bka Rin) is all about the CS. I first contacted him on a Tuesday, and my figure was on-order on Thursday evening. He shipped on Friday, and it was in my hands a week later! Packaging was exceptional, and the contents were pristine!! It was a pleasure to see that kind of concern and care for a client!!
The bust. The character of Jessica, both the 70mm FF and the 1/10th scale bust, were designed/ executed by the Swedish graphic artist/sculptor, Pedram Karimfazli. And it (the bust) is exceptional: casting is exquisite; fit is perfect – and keyed; and clean-up is minimal.
The bust consists of but two pieces: the bust itself and the ponytail. My only criticism of this piece is the fact that there is no means provided to display the bust. While this is clearly indicated in the description of the piece: "This bust does not include a base or a stand," it is decidedly a bump-in-the-road for the miniaturist who wants to get straight to painting. Personally, it's neither here nor there for me, especially as I tend to rework/replace the pedestal portion of all my busts. But to a relatively inexperienced miniaturist, this could be a deal-breaker after the fact.
The bust is essentially stock; but as good as it is, I felt it needed a few things to have it meet my vision for the completed piece. To this end, I enhanced it as follows:
- 1) Added an integral pedestal/plinth that was sculpted in MS.
2) The bust has been given the “Historex” treatment overall: thinning of trailing edges, undercutting layered surfaces, scribing, etc.; most notably, the right shoulder strap of the dress.
3) Enhancement of the dorsal surface of the pinna with MS: the back of the ears are essentially featureless.
4) Wound edges and torn shoulder strap enhanced/extended with MS to create greater sense of depth.
5) Added distressed areas of flesh on the face, including torn left ear lobe piercing.
6) Areas of facial flesh textured Dorland's Wax Medium.
Thanks for looking!
Augie
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