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6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/4 Sculpt Update on the Ron Cobb "Revwien" Cantina Creature concept for Star Wars: A New Hope. 1:18 scale.
The head sculpt is complete! I spent an hour or so rolling tiny, irregular balls of epoxy and allowing them to cure overnight. From there I either used the whole ball or cut them in half and glued them to the surface of the neck, wrapping around the "stamens" I created earlier. As chaotic as it may look, there is a bit of order to this - smaller balls toward the top, just under the eyes and then more at the base of the neck along with larger, irregular pieces to fill in the center.
I used superglue. Liberally. I don't want to see pieces missing a year from now or find the pieces embedded into the mold I created...
This brings me to my next concern, the mold. I know that superglue tends to impede the curing process for mold material. In my experience however, working with the mold material I've been using for years, I rarely have that problem as I usually allow anything that is bonded with superglue several days to cure before mold making. Note, I've used two types of mold material over the years...
Smooth-On Mold Star 15 (Slow) Platinum Cure
Smooth-On Mold Max 14 NV
This will be my next challenge, along with the beginnings of the body sculpt which appears to be an inverted floral bulb. I'm thinking of a core sculpt, no detail to begin with, along with a ball joint for the neck and a clear stand at the base for additional stabilization.
More updates to come! I have other figures that need attention so expect some love to be shown for them here soon! Thanks again for your continued interest and please, any questions, post them below
#starwars #creaturecantina #roncobb #conceptart #sculpture #alien #tropicalrainforest #miniature #knightsoftheoldrepublic #anewhope #customactionfigure #smoothon #moldmaking #replication
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
#starwars #roncobb #johnjacksonmiller #darkhorsecomics #customactionfigure #actionfigure #sculpting #art #miniatures #creatures
Build update on Ron Cobb's Tropical Rainforest cantina concept creature for Star Wars: A New Hope - 1:18 scale.
Using the mold I created a week or so ago, I was able to cast several copies of the head sculpt - and after much frustration and a couple mold variations at trying to get the best quality cast possible, I accepted my limitations of not having a pressure chamber, thus embracing the inevitability that I will not pull a perfect cast from any mold I create, no matter how I vent it or how I orientate the master sculpt.
So I ended up casting several and chose three of the best and cleaned them up. All of the air pocket problems I had involved the details around the neck so it wasn't really that big a job to correct. Not exact matches to the original, but I'm happy with them and feel good to move forward on this figure!
Next up will be the floral leaves for the arms and legs. The ones I did for placement earlier were tests that have since been scrapped. I plan to sculpt out several of the same size and shape, thicker at one ned so a ball joint can be applied. They will be sculpted and cast flat. I will use a heat gun to soften the plastic casts and bend them to the shape they need to be.
That's the plan of course...changes are sure to pop up as progress is made.
More to come!
#starwars #roncobb #concept #cantina #cantinacreature #anewhope #miniatures #sculpting #customactionfigures #smoothon #molding #casting #plastic
6/1 - Completed sculpt of the Revwien pilot from the Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic by John Jackson Miller
1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves Fixit Sculpt.
The creature appears in a single panel…a SINGLE PANEL in the entire Dark Horse Comic series, Knights of the Old Republic. I was simply struck by how cool the creature looked. I wanted to see it in action figure form…
…and here it is!
For the frame, I used the lower legs, feet, partial waist, shoulders, arms and hands from a Vintage Collection Chewbacca. The upper torso was custom sculpted by me and the second set of arms came from a random figure. Glued together, created some custom articulation and used a Dremel to reduce the frame down to a skeleton.
One of the bigger figures I have created, measuring 6 “ tall for a 1:18 scaled figure.
Articulation points in the neck, shoulders (all 4), elbows (all 4) hands ( all 4 - the round spiked hands rotate), waist, hips, knees and ankles.
The pressure pack on its back is held in place using a magnet. It’s a scratch build.
The figure represents a large, lumbering suit…so “maximum extreme articulation” isn’t the priority here.
Who knows what this creature’s story is about?…that’s what’s great about these random characters that show up briefly in the Star Wars galaxy…they can be anything you want them to be.
Next to paint the figure! Give me time as I am rebuilding my collection of paints as my older ones have all dried up or in the process of withering away.
Thanks again for your continued interest!
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9/4/22 Sculpt update. 1:18 scale.
- The Revwien pilot from Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
- Skorr from the classic Goodwin/Williamson Marvel comic strip The Bounty Hunter of Ord Mantell.
- Ron Cobb's Tropical Rainforest cantina concept creature for Star Wars: A New Hope.
Made some great progress on the Revwien pilot build. Focused on the upper body sculpt of the pressure suit and scratch building of the backpack. Since I didn't have much detail to go by other than the single comic book panel, I took some creative license using some sheet styrene and a handfull of greeblies (spare parts) I have accumulated over the years. Also reinforced the abdomen joint to give better articulation and stability. Widened the hips a bit and have begun building up the lower legs. Figure is pretty tall, measuring about 6" for a 1:18 scale figure. Big and lanky.
Sculpting cloth is a bit of a trick when working with a two part epoxy. I think I'm off to a good start with the sculpt update to the bounty hunter Skorr. What's great about the epoxy is that you can get pretty thin with the sculpt but still retain a great amount of strength. Trick is patience. You only want to begin working with the epoxy in it's final hour of curing, just at the point where the clay's tackiness is waining but still plyable enough to shape and cut. Also you want the "cloth" sculpt to retain the position and form you want so those last minutes of that last hour is key. Afterwards, I went back with a dremel and sandpaper to soften some of he rough edges as well as add a few additional folds I missed while draping the material. The figure retains a great amount of articulation but some sacrifice was given for the sculpt to work properly...I'm not a fan of most soft goods at this scale. Next will be the upper body and arms. Holset and belt deatils will be the last item to add.
Finally the upper body...well, more or less the entire body...of Ron Cobb's cantina concept for the Tropical Ranforrest creature is complete. I added a ton of detail to what looks to be a gourd? Adding details such as tendons and breathing "gills" between the folds of the body. Next trick, the arms and legs...or leaves if you will. Pedals?...I don't know what to call them LOL! No matter, it will be fun to figure out how they will all attach. I posted a test shot earlier last week of what it has the potential to look like if all goes well. More updates on this process soon.
More updates coming! I have several other figures I need to post updates for, along with a couple new ones! Also, a digital artist named Ian Stewart posted some excellent Nostromo blueprints on Artstation which I discovered a few weeks ago that detail the layout of the Nostromo bridge more clearly so expect a return to my favorite doomed starship in the coming weeks. Very talented work! Be sure to check it all out here...https://www.artstation.com/artwork/EBBVN
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Build update on Ron Cobb's Tropical Rainforest cantina concept creature for Star Wars: A New Hope - 1:18 scale.
Using the mold I created a week or so ago, I was able to cast several copies of the head sculpt - and after much frustration and a couple mold variations at trying to get the best quality cast possible, I accepted my limitations of not having a pressure chamber, thus embracing the inevitability that I will not pull a perfect cast from any mold I create, no matter how I vent it or how I orientate the master sculpt.
So I ended up casting several and chose three of the best and cleaned them up. All of the air pocket problems I had involved the details around the neck so it wasn't really that big a job to correct. Not exact matches to the original, but I'm happy with them and feel good to move forward on this figure!
Next up will be the floral leaves for the arms and legs. The ones I did for placement earlier were tests that have since been scrapped. I plan to sculpt out several of the same size and shape, thicker at one ned so a ball joint can be applied. They will be sculpted and cast flat. I will use a heat gun to soften the plastic casts and bend them to the shape they need to be.
That's the plan of course...changes are sure to pop up as progress is made.
More to come!
#starwars #roncobb #concept #cantina #cantinacreature #anewhope #miniatures #sculpting #customactionfigures #smoothon #molding #casting #plastic
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
Sculpt update on the 1:18 scaled “Tropical Rainforest Cantina Creature” concept from Ron Cobb - Star Wars 1977.
The head and the body have been completed for awhile now and it’s time to work on the creatures many leafy appendages. I sculpted a single leaf, detailing both front and back (back not photographed). I kept it simple and long as the concept art entailed.
I have built a mold box for the leaf and will cast several - 8 total. Then, with the help of a heat gun and patience, will shape each casting to produce a standing structure for the torso, with a couple to be shaped as “hands”.
Very curious how all this will work out. I’ve shaped thin castings before with much success. We’ll see how it all works out.
I’m also thinking about sculpting a cantina seat/table (used in the concept art) to go along with the figure and sculpt a sitting version with more limited articulation.
More to come!.....#starwars #concept #conceptart #cantina #roncobb #rainforest #plant #sculpture #avesstudio #avesclay #smoothon #casting #plastic #heatgun #miniature #sculpting #customactionfigure
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
#starwars #parwan #roncobb #conceptart #creature #alien #monster #cantina #avesclay #smoothonproducts #casting #molding #customactionfigures #customs #actionfigures #miniature #sculpting #art
12/28 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Rob Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I have completed my first version of the Parwan figure, assembling it’s legs and arms into place! Needs a little more refinement but YES!…A figure it has become! :)
All the parts you see for this figure are plastic cast pieces taken from molds of my original epoxy sculpts.
Upon assembly, I learned quickly that allowing for articulation in the legs made the figure unstable and extremely frustrating to pose. I originally planned to use small hinge joints or something similar to Revoltech joints for each leg appendage but when doing so, the hinges were unable to support the weight of the torso and collapsed outward. I had a feeling this would be the case, even with the legs being drawn together in a tight space underneath the torso.
I decided to allow each of the five legs to peg into a vertically drilled hole. Doing this did the trick, each appendage worked against the other, creating stable and strong support.
So articulation is as follows….
Double ball joint going from the head into the torso and swivel arms. Legs are pegged and have limited swivel.
Sometimes less is more when it comes to articulation. I know this is an argument for some but it is indeed a benefit at times to limit some forms of articulation in a figure to reduce the frustrations that would accompany it.
I really love the textures to the leaves and that the casts have picked up the sculpt detail…it appears very organic and has a strength behind them. I really look forward to getting this one painted up!
Next step will be to refine a bit and work on a sitting version as in Ron Cobb’s concept illustration…complete with table and chair!
Happy New Year!!! Be safe! More to come!
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12/27 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Ron Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature Cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I realized that the heat gun wasn't going to work to soften and bend the leafy appendages the way I wanted because the "muscle memory" of the casting when cured will fight to retain its shape and stress the thinness of the form causing cracks and breaks. SOOOooooOOO.....
I removed each cast before full cure and shaped them...thus when full cure is achieved, they retain the shape I intended. No cracking or breaking
Next will be fitting the arms and legs. I have five leaves for the legs and two for the arms. I may do an additional arm...we'll see how it goes.
This figure will have limited articulation for what it is. The head is on a ball joint, and the appendages will each have swivel capability. The legs are strong enough to hold the torso up so I'm not worried about fragility.
More to come! Thanks again for your continued interest in my custom projects!
#starwars #customs #actionfigurecustoms #parwan #roncobb #cantina #creaturedesign #monsters #aliens #castings #molds #smoothonproducts #miniatures #actionfigures
12/27 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Ron Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature Cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I realized that the heat gun wasn't going to work to soften and bend the leafy appendages the way I wanted because the "muscle memory" of the casting when cured will fight to retain its shape and stress the thinness of the form causing cracks and breaks. SOOOooooOOO.....
I removed each cast before full cure and shaped them...thus when full cure is achieved, they retain the shape I intended. No cracking or breaking
Next will be fitting the arms and legs. I have five leaves for the legs and two for the arms. I may do an additional arm...we'll see how it goes.
This figure will have limited articulation for what it is. The head is on a ball joint, and the appendages will each have swivel capability. The legs are strong enough to hold the torso up so I'm not worried about fragility.
More to come! Thanks again for your continued interest in my custom projects!
#starwars #customs #actionfigurecustoms #parwan #roncobb #cantina #creaturedesign #monsters #aliens #castings #molds #smoothonproducts #miniatures #actionfigures
12/27 - Sculpt update on the Parwan (Ron Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature Cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
I realized that the heat gun wasn't going to work to soften and bend the leafy appendages the way I wanted because the "muscle memory" of the casting when cured will fight to retain its shape and stress the thinness of the form causing cracks and breaks. SOOOooooOOO.....
I removed each cast before full cure and shaped them...thus when full cure is achieved, they retain the shape I intended. No cracking or breaking
Next will be fitting the arms and legs. I have five leaves for the legs and two for the arms. I may do an additional arm...we'll see how it goes.
This figure will have limited articulation for what it is. The head is on a ball joint, and the appendages will each have swivel capability. The legs are strong enough to hold the torso up so I'm not worried about fragility.
More to come! Thanks again for your continued interest in my custom projects!
#starwars #customs #actionfigurecustoms #parwan #roncobb #cantina #creaturedesign #monsters #aliens #castings #molds #smoothonproducts #miniatures #actionfigures
Sculpt update on the Parwan (Ron Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature Cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
So....per my last post, I made mold of the leaf sculpt and created a single cast. I allowed the cast to cure and attempted to use a heat gun to soften the plastic and bend to shape.
The heat gun works fine to soften the plastic cast. The problem is the cast cools too quickly and I have to heat it several times to get the shape I want. By doing so, the thin plastic begins to give and break. I didn't get a complete break, but there's obvious "splits" beginning to form as you can see in the images.
Also, there is an issue with what I like to call "muscle memory" within the casting. Whenever I reheat the cast, it wants to revert back to its straightened form which forces me to bend areas that were shaped once before...thus the breaking/splitting.
If any of you collect GI Joe Classified figures, you know some of them come with wonky, bent accessories. These can be easily straightened with a heat gun or hot water but most of the time they revert to their bent and wonky ways..."muscle memory".
My alternative to fix this issue will be to bend a cast, fresh out of the mold before it fully cures. I've done this before creating tubes and wire for the Nostromo dioramas so I don't see why it will be any different now. This will negate the "muscle memory" if ti cures at the shape I want...The trick will be to shape the leaves appropriately for the figure to stand. I feel I can use the heat gun again for SLIGHT adjustments if needed.
Hope all works well - updates soon!
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Sculpt update on the Parwan (Ron Cobb Tropical Rainforest Creature Cantina concept) - 1:18 scale.
So....per my last post, I made mold of the leaf sculpt and created a single cast. I allowed the cast to cure and attempted to use a heat gun to soften the plastic and bend to shape.
The heat gun works fine to soften the plastic cast. The problem is the cast cools too quickly and I have to heat it several times to get the shape I want. By doing so, the thin plastic begins to give and break. I didn't get a complete break, but there's obvious "splits" beginning to form as you can see in the images.
Also, there is an issue with what I like to call "muscle memory" within the casting. Whenever I reheat the cast, it wants to revert back to its straightened form which forces me to bend areas that were shaped once before...thus the breaking/splitting.
If any of you collect GI Joe Classified figures, you know some of them come with wonky, bent accessories. These can be easily straightened with a heat gun or hot water but most of the time they revert to their bent and wonky ways..."muscle memory".
My alternative to fix this issue will be to bend a cast, fresh out of the mold before it fully cures. I've done this before creating tubes and wire for the Nostromo dioramas so I don't see why it will be any different now. This will negate the "muscle memory" if ti cures at the shape I want...The trick will be to shape the leaves appropriately for the figure to stand. I feel I can use the heat gun again for SLIGHT adjustments if needed.
Hope all works well - updates soon!
#starwars #parwan #cantina #concept #cantinacreature #customactionfigure #roncobb #sculpture #casting #shaping #plastic #miniature #actionfigure