Just remembered that the sword was in the Propstore auction, the measurements are all on here:
You're right, I already did, seeked for very high resolution pictures, like this, for carving reference, but only the handle, as it's far better than the prop sword, blade shape is very different.I agree. I think the reason for this is that they have used for the film a not perfect replica of the Joyeuse. But if you want do make a replica of a replica it is IMHO always good to look at the original, too.
I already used these pictures as reference, as you can see in my first post, they just mention 100x20x2,5cm, problem is camera is using quite wide angle optic, the shapes are off and real blade shape is not easy to imagine.Just remembered that the sword was in the Propstore auction, the measurements are all on here:
HEADPIECE NAZI BY RELICMAKER...
While I agree with you 100%, it's not his artistry that's in question, it's his interpretation of the piece itself that we just don't agree with. I think the artistry that went into this is great. I'd just like to see a more realistic version of it myself.But for his design of this single piece I think his skill is an issue: A crude cast taken from a burned-in motive in the palm of hand can never have so smooth lines and edges.
I understand your points on this, but how would you display a sharp pewter headpiece? I think relicmaker made his that way to be uniform with the other two offerings (imam & ravenbar)While I agree with you 100%, it's not his artistry that's in question, it's his interpretation of the piece itself that we just don't agree with. I think the artistry that went into this is great. I'd just like to see a more realistic version of it myself.
I think it's great to have more options than not.
I'm curious about the process the nazis would have used to copy tohts hand? Wax ? Plaster? Clay?
I'd put in on a small plate stand and put it on my shelf. I suppose you could put it in some kind of frame too. Probably a shadowbox.I understand your points on this, but how would you display a sharp pewter headpiece?
There is a German archaeogical process for the copying of reliefs with paper or plaster called abklatsch. I guess they would use thatHmmm.. you mean speculative?
- not wax, because his hand would be very sensitive for hot materials...
- clay would need to long to get hard...
So my personal guess is plaster stone (gypsum).
But with this negative form they can have made the positive from out of every material they wanted -> pewter is classic.
Nope, not a trick question. The cast i imagine would be very irregular in shape and not suited to a stand for round objects. The shadow box with a plaque or label would work i guess!I'd put in on a small plate stand and put it on my shelf. I suppose you could put it in some kind of frame too. Probably a shadowbox.
Wait...this isn't a trick question, is it?