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good video guide, only problem i have is that the lighting isnt really good enough to see everything in great detail. fortunately i saw your guide with pictures so i know lol

*follows Xanders example, and raises hand to make grim show everyone how to sculpt*

Once again a great live tutorial .
I will have to try this out myself. And yes it would be nice with some closeup pic along the way!

Way cool as usual xander!  Every time I watch one of your videos I want to convert loads of models, but they're not here yet.  Arrggghh, Waiting for items to come from E bay is the worst thing in the world!

Incidently, your video reminded me, I have a top tip when pinning plastics:

I use the pointed end of a dress making pin for my pins.  I make the pin slightly longer than I need, heat the flat(!) end up until it glows yellow/white using a pair of modelling pliers and a lighter/gas pen torch thingy and then push the pin ito the hole firmly (still using the pliers to hold it!).  The pin melts the plastic and sticks firmly without the need for glue.  I then add a little glue to the hole (and surfacing if sticking parts together)in the other part, and force the parts together.  The pointed end of the pin holds the pieces firmly together while the glue dries.

Great video...but I wish you wouldn't use that utillity knife! It scares me! Use it for cutting open boxes!

Also, for pinning, try to match the drilled hole with the size of the pin. That way the plastic part won't fall over. For example, if you're pinning with the typical sewing pin, drill the hole using a #70 pin drill. That should ensure a tight fit so the upper part of the body won't tip over.