I have finally been able to start some Forensic Reconstruction models, these are just study models using the Peg Method, but what great fun. Harder than I'd anticipated -- you have to ignore your instinct to sculpt and follow the lines of the skull. There are charts to use which help in gauging the tissue depth of the different races & sex.
On the first one I used some Sculpy I had on hand rather than ordering new plasticine and it proved too soft for this purpose. I also used a foam skull I had on-hand rather than waiting for a study model to arrive. I didn't realize this problem till I was almost through and saw the anatomical differences created a problem. But has been great fun and I learned a lot. I'm looking forward to working more with this when time allows.
