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Post by prescenes2 on Nov 2, 2014 22:53:57 GMT -5
Though this may never be a kit, it is definitely one that should. Just recently got this in my possession of a Megaloceros. This was an elk statue that was converted to the giant Elk by simply adding very large antlers (11" from tip to tip) and adding fur texture (which it had none) courtesy of Matt Manit. Took some time to sculpt but "he" is here and standing regal. Can't wait to finish him up. Just some touch ups around his antlers/head. then some primer. Working on a base for him too.   And here is one of size comparison...  |
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Post by psgreat on Nov 3, 2014 13:07:44 GMT -5
Wow, is that cool. Can't wait to see it on the base.... :}
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Post by artdecovampire on Nov 6, 2014 1:03:25 GMT -5
Nearly every stately home in England has a set of these Antlers in its great hall. They were a relatively common fossil in the peat bogs here and in Ireland. You're always surprised when you see how big they were. The beast must have had a very thick neck to carry all that weight around. A nice conversion. Where did the original body come from? Was it a resin kit or an ornament?
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Post by prescenes2 on Nov 6, 2014 23:29:55 GMT -5
Nearly every stately home in England has a set of these Antlers in its great hall. They were a relatively common fossil in the peat bogs here and in Ireland. You're always surprised when you see how big they were. The beast must have had a very thick neck to carry all that weight around. A nice conversion. Where did the original body come from? Was it a resin kit or an ornament? I was trying to convert my Aurora White tailed Deer to an Irish elk when I ran across this. It was a clear acrylic figurine that my boss picked up here in Yellowstone National Park one year. Through measuring the statue for scale and checking out some online stats, it was clear this would be a perfect piece for a conversion. Being made of solid resin, this would stand a much better chance of being an elk than the deer would've by far. |
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Post by prescenes2 on Nov 22, 2014 11:59:43 GMT -5
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Post by prescenes2 on Nov 28, 2014 19:22:08 GMT -5
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Post by psgreat on Nov 29, 2014 19:56:59 GMT -5
You SURE you don't use an airbrush??? I see that you paint it in parts... interesting. Looks GREAT! :}
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Post by glen on Nov 30, 2014 0:44:09 GMT -5
Wow. Looking fantastic. Inspiring work.
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Post by fud on Nov 30, 2014 7:29:20 GMT -5
Looks really good, I like the different tones in the coat.
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Post by prescenes2 on Dec 1, 2014 0:15:55 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I'm really nervous about doing this project 'cause I don't want to screw it up. So far, so good!!!!! Nope, don't use an airbrush just regular brushes.  |
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Post by psgreat on Dec 2, 2014 18:17:04 GMT -5
You're a Master at regular brushes.... :}
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Post by prescenes2 on Dec 2, 2014 20:28:50 GMT -5
You're a Master at regular brushes.... :} Stop it!!!  |
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Post by psgreat on Dec 3, 2014 18:16:17 GMT -5
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Post by prescenes2 on Dec 23, 2014 22:32:13 GMT -5
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Post by prescenes2 on Jan 31, 2015 18:09:50 GMT -5
Just conquered my first ever mold and casting of a base I'm doing for my elk. I was hesitant at first to try it but went forward and succeeded. I first tried a sculpted piece of clay, unbaked, to see how well the rubber would mold it. Worked perfectly except the small bits of clay stuck in the mold. Then I attempted the big base that was created and it worked perfectly too. I just finished the casting resin and it all turned out sweet. SO excited to get elk base done and painted. Just have to finish one more piece for the base and then off we go...... I have a few small projects I'll be tackling next with my new found ability.  |
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Post by prescenes2 on Feb 2, 2015 16:09:36 GMT -5
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Post by prescenes2 on Feb 9, 2015 11:38:35 GMT -5
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Post by artdecovampire on Feb 9, 2015 12:28:48 GMT -5
a superb job. I do think the whole thing is subtly painted and very life like. I am particularly impressed by the grass tufts on the base. How were they modelled?
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Post by prescenes2 on Feb 9, 2015 18:18:21 GMT -5
Thank you sir!  The grass tufts were achieved by laying down random clumps of clay and then smoothing them into each other, leaving them slightly mounded and then using the back end of an Xacto knife, sliced the grass into the clay. It was all basically experimental. I was trying to decide to do all grass or mix it up with some dirt, rocks and grass. You see what won out. I also thought it was fairly simple enough to give something for him to stand on but not overkill with tons of detail either. The big rock was an after-thought. |
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Post by scooke123 on Feb 9, 2015 20:49:58 GMT -5
Nice base!!! I like that you didn't go all grass - looks much better. The figure turned out really good too and with the base the 2 together make a great display. Well done!!!!!!!!
Steve
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