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Upper body sculpt is close to completion - working on the back and additional detailing to the body straps and lightsabers. The sabers are made up from existing sabers, cut up and glued together to resemble the ones used in the trailers. I've made molds to produce casts. Once the casts are made, I will add the wrap detail using real cloth. The sabers are held to the chest by two thin, clear rubber loops...tried clips but were too big and looked obvious. The bands may be seen but can easily be ignored.
Work in Progress on the body of Starkiller in his Arena Combat Gear - the costume mostly associated with this character in The Force Unleashed 2. Working is the upper body, abdomen, shoulders, arms and body armor.
**UPDATE** Completed the forearms and added the first layer of sculpt to the upper legs. The lower abdomen and back still need some work. The arms are maxxed out on articulation - swivel/hinge joints to the the wrists, swivel joint on the forearm and the elbow/shoulder are ball joints. Due to the damage Malgus received to his jaw, throat and neck during the Aldreean campaign, a special mask had to be worn for protection. This sculpt (not completed - additional details need to be applied) reflects his appearance during the "Deceived" trailer as he commanded Imperial/Sith forces in the sacking of Coruscant.
Darth Malgus from the upcoming Bioware game Star Wars: Old Republic. You've seen this dark lord in the "Hope" trailer - he will have alternate damaged body armor and an alternate head featuring the respirator seen in the "Deceived" trailer.
Sculpting the upper legs at the moment. Because the upper body weight is so great, I will be replacing the microman feet with larger ball jointd feet similar to my Vader figure.
Completed both sets of shoulder armor. These pieces are attached to the arms by clear bands glued to the underside of the armor, that wrap around and under the shoulder ball joints. This allows the arms free range of movement without the shoulder armor falling off.
Completed both sets of shoulder armor. These pieces are attached to the arms by clear bands glued to the underside of the armor, that wrap around and under the shoulder ball joints. This allows the arms free range of movement without the shoulder armor falling off.
An update on my Darth Malgus sculpt - I have resculpted the forearm tech with added detail and sharper lines - still needs refinement. Not 100% accurate to that of the reference images but I’m satisfied :) - Only minor adjustments needed till sculpting of Malgus is complete. Still need to create lightsaber.
I have completed the sculpts to my Tonnika Sister figure set. Both measure approx. 3.75" and are fully articulated. Sculpted using Aves FIXIT sculpt - will refine a bit and prep them to be painted soon!
Darth Malgus from the upcoming Bioware game Star Wars: Old Republic. You've seen this dark lord in the "Hope" trailer - he will have alternate damaged body armor and an alternate head featuring the respirator seen in the "Decieved" trailer.
The sculpt is based on concept work from Star Wars Galaxies. The character was never given a name from what I understand but was listed as a Mon Calamari Tech Specialist...really?...I decided a bounty hunter would be more interesting.
I completed the head a while ago and made a plastic cast out of the original sculpt.
I am taking some creative license and resculpting the lower legs and feet to fit the physiology of the species. So the boots will be bigger and a bit wider, so will the lower legs. The jetpack will be fully sculpted as well...
Sculpted using FIXIT SCULPT
The sculpt is based on concept work from Star Wars Galaxies. The character was never given a name from what I understand but was listed as a Mon Calamari Tech Specialist...really?...I decided a bounty hunter would be more interesting.
I completed the head a while ago and made a plastic cast out of the original sculpt.
I am taking some creative license and resculpting the lower legs and feet to fit the physiology of the species. So the boots will be bigger and a bit wider, so will the lower legs. The jetpack will be fully sculpted as well...
Sculpted using FIXIT SCULPT
Love, dedication, enthusiasm and a little bit of maddness sprinkled in I'd say...An assortment of ALIEN, ALIENS, ALIEN: ISOLATION and PROMETHEUS work currently in progress...The ALIEN series is getting close to completion while the other series including ALIEN 3 (not pictured) are gearing up for 2016. #alien #aliens #alien3 #prometheus #alienisolation #sculpting #customactionfigures #dioramas
Sculpt progress on the Derelict Corridor - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. Finished sculpting the detail to the corridor floor with some of the "unseen" detail being based off Giger's concept art from the film. The floor is elevated as seen in the film. Still need to add sculpted detail to the wall, top and sides. Working on casting additional bone structures for the opposite wall. Kane, Dallas and Lambert are sculpted figures all works in progress. I think on it's own, this panels makes a great display piece! More to come! #alien #derelict #hrgiger #corridor #diorama #lv426 #nostromo #dallaskanelambert #EVA #spacesuit #sculpture
Little Jonesy has a new friend!
The first of several versions of "The Beast" is complete. Hope to have many images to share soon!
ALIEN79 - 1:18 scale.
Build update on the Narcissus Shuttle - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. Worked on the remaining frame work for the wall panels. Finished both yesterday and began adding detailing....which is going to take some time. Using a mix of styrene, Epoxy and various misc items (greeblies) to build out the details. I've decided to begin building back into the shuttles main entrance first before moving into the pilot stations...for the exception of the wall panel with all the piping rolling around. I really want to do that wall! HA! So the storage compartments will be separate sections and the airlock will be a separate section..the only way I can build this will be to keep it modular. #alien #narcissus #shuttle #diorama #stowaway #bigchap #luckystar #scratchbuilding #modelbuilding
While shooting some paint update photos, thought I'd take some shots of past versions of the ALIEN 79 beast I have completed, including the Alien: Isolation beastie. Updates coming soon Hope you enjoy! #alien #isolation #alienisolation #nostromo #alien79 #xenomorph #miniature #customactionfigure #sculpt #paint
Build update on the MU/TH/UR 6000 "Mother" security corridor - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. Sometimes the build requires creating pieces not seen and are made to simply give stability and bring together various parts of a diorama. Although the ceiling of the security corridor contains some detail, the main build of the frame's purpose is to plug in and hold the walls together. Nothing really fancy to show and I haven't added the ribbed detailing but hopefully you can see the progress I'm talking about. I've also included and exterior of the build from the MU/TH/UR entrance from the bridge, leading to the computer's chamber or "womb" as Sir Ridley Scott liked to call it. Looks a little similar to the actual stage build. I plan to create a nice "shell" that will cover this exterior build which will resemble the exterior of he ship and give that much more stability to the diorama. More to come! #alien #nostromo #MUTHUR6000 #diorama #scratchbuilding #diorama #corridors
Paint progress on the Alien from Alien: Isolation. A work in progress but I thought I'd share a couple fun pictures of the process half way through. The full shot was actually a mistake from low light but since the paint isn't finalized I thought it would be cool to share a full body shot of the assembled figure with that extra long tail smile emoticon I plan on creating a bendy tail eventually but for right now it's a static piece connected with a Revoltech joint. Working on a two additional head sculpts for this figure. Closed mouth and open strike. #alien #alienisolation #creativeassembly #amandaripley #sevastopol
Build update on the MU/TH/UR 6000 chamber - ALIEN 79 - Nostromo 1:18 scale. Possibly my last bit of updates to the MU/TH/UR build. Waiting on some resin to cast the control panels to the entryway door then this project will be tabled and figure sculpting will commence! Will finish the control chair as well. I'll be needing to create a shell that will encompass the chamber along with the corridor leading to the entrance from the bridge. It will need to allow room for the fiber optics to set in. If it's ever to be put on display, it will be tricky. I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it. More to come! #alien #nostromo #muthur6000 #weylandyutani #buildingbetterworlds #diorama #scratchbuilding
Build update on the Narcissus Shuttle - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. Worked on the remaining frame work for the wall panels. Finished both yesterday and began adding detailing....which is going to take some time. Using a mix of styrene, Epoxy and various misc items (greeblies) to build out the details. I've decided to begin building back into the shuttles main entrance first before moving into the pilot stations...for the exception of the wall panel with all the piping rolling around. I really want to do that wall! HA! So the storage compartments will be separate sections and the airlock will be a separate section..the only way I can build this will be to keep it modular. #alien #narcissus #shuttle #diorama #stowaway #bigchap #luckystar #scratchbuilding #modelbuilding
Nostromo Corridor Update - 1:18 scale - ALIEN 79. Some of the first B deck corridor pieces - I think it's B Deck. It can get confusing sometimes. Where I am quite comfortable of my whereabouts on A, below that I can get lost. I know one thing...C deck is the basement...where the monster lives. Anyway, the detail is taken to a whole new level the deeper you go into the craft. I need to create some additional greeblie panel work while I go deeper. Lights will illuminate from the screened in boxes you see here. Additional tubing and details will be added. #alien #nostromo #corridor #greebliework #modelbuilding #sith_fire30
Took some images using my 35mm camera instead of my smart phone (similar to the image I shared last night). Hope you enjoy!!#alien #spacejockey #sculpture #hrgiger #derelict #nostromo #diorama #art #sithfire30
Paint progress on Jonesy the Cat - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. Had to take a break painting the Alien as I began having dreams of a xenomorph hiding in my trash can waiting to bite my head off (it gets in my head LOL). My first paint up of the lone survivor of the doomed Nostromo crew (eventually). Placed him next to a penny to give him some scale. First time painting an animal sculpt at this scale...my first animal SCULPT for that matter Ha! Think the little guy turned out pretty good. May glue on some whiskers. Alright....back to the monster in the basement.....#alien #nostromo #jones #jonesy #jonesythecat #cats #tabby #painting #sculpting.
Build progress on the Narcissus Shuttle - 1:18 scale - ALIEN 79. Finally an update huh?! It's all about the storage doors...had to do some major updates to the doors after finding some reference material that gave me a better look at the doors details. Rewoked the door handles and the door's interiors. Also it's my first time building door hinges! Hinges work great, although not permanently attached at this time while there's so much more building to be done . The two small tabs venturing off the side of the door has small magnets to hold the door close. More updates to come! #alien #narcissus #shuttle #nostromo #diorama #scratchbuilding #ripley
My little creature shop -a portion of it anyway. I have three versions of the 79 Alien and a version from the Creative Assembly game -Alien: Isolation in the works. 1:18 scale. All parts are castings taken molds of the original sculpts. Made several to test articulation, stability etc. Need a little splash of paint I'd say.....once completed of course. Working on having the Isolation version assembled by this weekend I hope - currently sculpting the lower legs. #alien #alienisolation #xenomorph #nostromo #hrgiger #Giger #sith_fire30
The Beast - ALIEN 1979 - 1:18 scale. Completed my three aliens...why three? I don't know. I worked so hard on this guy to make only one would be criminal. The figure in the center is fully articulated using ball joints from existing store bought figures and Revoltech. The other two are articulated using wire and ball joint work. Very stable. All the heads are interchangeable. Time to paint these guys up....along with the additional head sculpts I have created. #alien #nostromo #bigchap #sith_fire30 #threeisthemagicnumber
The second of two semi-static posed figures is complete. This version depicts the creature as it appears in the deleted "crab-walker" scene from the 1979 film as Lambert and Parker make a desperate attempt to escape the Nostromo. This deleted scene however was thought comical by many, not well executed on film and revealed too much of the creature...reducing it to nothing more than a man in a rubber suit...something Ridley Scott was avoiding by using smoke and shadow.
Hand sculpted, hand painted. 1:18 scale. I borrowed resin cast parts from the original Alien figure I created a year earlier, made modifications to the torso, neck, shoulders
and legs.
When crouched or "crab walking", the figure is approx. 3" high from highest point on head to the feet. When standing, the figure is approx. 5.25" high, still not fully erect as the leg and hip joints limit the full motion (again, this was originally meant to be a static posed figure). Fortunately I was able to add several articulation points to the figure: Ball jointed neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Vacuum formed PETG dome is removable. The tail is static but is attached using a revoltech joint and can be switched out with a longer tail option.
Original was sculpted using Aves FIXIT sculpt, a two part epoxy. Parts were cast in resin and assembled to build this version. Used Model Masters Polly Scale and Tamiya acrylics.
#ALIEN #nostromo #alien79project #avesfixit #avesstudio #20thcenturyfox #hrgiger #miniature #sculpting #art #painting #monsters #deletedscene #crabwalker #lambertandparker #inspacenoonecanhearyouscream
Another shot of the the panel castings to the Nostromo bridge - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. Checking on whether I can get the entire base floor of the bridge cut. These panels would peg into the floor - I still haven't finished the corner conduits that cover the areas where the panels come together. #alien #nostromo #sith_fire30
While shooting some paint update photos, thought I'd take some shots of past versions of the ALIEN 79 beast I have completed, including the Alien: Isolation beastie. Updates coming soon Hope you enjoy! #alien #isolation #alienisolation #nostromo #alien79 #xenomorph #miniature #customactionfigure #sculpt #paint
Nostromo Main Air Lock 1:18 scale update - as I begin building the ceiling to the air lock I have noticed it doesn't give way to much of the clear acrylic canopy I originally intended for the piece - so I will have to add the light sources as close to the original production piece as possible. 2 Nano LEDs on each side so far. Just plotting them at this point - more to come and will be the last item to be installed after the piece has been built and painted. #alien #mainairlock #nostromo
The first of two semi-static posed figures of the creature from the 1979 film, Alien. Hand sculpted, hand painted. This version depicts the beast as it would have appeared in several promotional test shots during pre-production, the air duct scene where Captain Dallas met his end as well as a deleted scene appearing within the corridor while Parker and Lambert were making their desperate escape.
Figure is approx. 3" high from highest point on head to the feet. Articulated neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists. Vacuum formed PETG dome is removable.
Original was sculpted using Aves FIXIT sculpt, a two part epoxy. Parts were cast in resin and assembled to build this version. Used Model Masters Polly Scale and Tamiya acrylics.
#ALIEN #nostromo #alien79project #avesfixit #avesstudio #20thcenturyfox #hrgiger #miniature #sculpting #art #painting #monsters #inspacenoonecanhearyouscream
While shooting some paint update photos, thought I'd take some shots of past versions of the ALIEN 79 beast I have completed, including the Alien: Isolation beastie. Updates coming soon Hope you enjoy! #alien #isolation #alienisolation #nostromo #alien79 #xenomorph #miniature #customactionfigure #sculpt #paint
The first of two semi-static posed figures of the creature from the 1979 film, Alien. Hand sculpted, hand painted. This version depicts the beast as it would have appeared in several promotional test shots during pre-production, the air duct scene where Captain Dallas met his end as well as a deleted scene appearing within the corridor while Parker and Lambert were making their desperate escape.
Figure is approx. 3" high from highest point on head to the feet. Articulated neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists. Vacuum formed PETG dome is removable.
Original was sculpted using Aves FIXIT sculpt, a two part epoxy. Parts were cast in resin and assembled to build this version. Used Model Masters Polly Scale and Tamiya acrylics.
#ALIEN #nostromo #alien79project #avesfixit #avesstudio #20thcenturyfox #hrgiger #miniature #sculpting #art #painting #monsters #inspacenoonecanhearyouscream
Sculpt update on various projects...
- 1:18 scale Newborn from Alien: Resurrection
- 1:18 scale Egg Layer Xenomorph from Aliens: Defiance
- 1:18 scale "The Beast" from ALIEN (79)
and a couple more images from the 1:18 scale Sleep Chamber (NOSTROMO) project.
For the Newborn and the Egg Layer Xenomorph, it's all about hands. I've created the frames for the hands I will be sculpting this week. For the Egg Layer Xeno, I want to sculpt a "neutral" hand which is nothing more than an enlarged version of the original ALIEN 79 hand so that will be fun.
For the ALIEN 79 "Beast"...I am happy with what I have done with the figure but I see where improvements can be made. The head sculpt has never been 100% for me...and I think with a little tweaking I can get it there. I'm also thickening the lower abdomen sculpt as its proportion to the upper rib cage is a tad overblown. I'll post a separate update to explain all that later.
Finally, I wanted to shoot a couple more images of Parker from the Sleep Chamber build just to get a couple more shots of that hand before I sculpt over it with another one. LOL!..and I shot another image of Ripley because it was just there. LOL! This was the shot Ridley wanted but the production company thought nudity (although logical in this circumstance) would limit the number of people that would see the film so he chose the alternative (the ridiculous bands across the chest) that didn't see the light of day anyway! LOL!
OK! See? I'm still kickin' out updates! LOL! I hope you all are safe and doing as well as you can with the current state of things. Hope my little updates can break up some of the monotony out there.
Thanks for looking! More to come!
#alien #alienresurrection #aliendefiance #darkhorsecomics #sculpting #nostromo #scratchbuild #sleepchamber #diorama #miniature #art #xenomorph #customactionfigures
Some H.R. Giger inspired work in progress - Frame for the Derelict corridor, 1:18 scale - ALIEN 1979. Gotta build the frame before I hand sculpt the details. Here is my progress so far...15 inches deep, base and walls will be hand sculpted in monster clay/Aves FIXIT. Not much to look at now but that will change in time. #alien #derelict #nostromo #sith_fire30
Detail work on the second wall panel of the Nostromo Bridge is about 95% completed - MUTHUR Entrance - 1:18 scale - ALIEN (1979). Have a few more details to add before the wall takes a mold bath. Till then enjoy some images of the wall taken this evening #alien #nostromo #bridge #diorama
Sculpt update on the Space Jockey - 1:18 scale - ALIEN (79).
Material used - Aves FIXIT Sculpt from Aves Clay
Completed the sculpt of the "control sticks" for each hand, "the interface" and detail along the back of the pilot's chair. I want to tackle the upper rear of the pilot chair before moving onto another project. Been a couple additional weeks than I planned to work on this piece but I'm "in the zone" so to speak and want to continue while not suffering a loss of interest. I'm doing this in my own time and not for a client so I have that luxury.
Crazy to think I look at this piece as becoming an "action figure accessory" or some part of a 1:18 scaled play set. It's where my mindset is...always has been since this ALIEN 79 project started. It just so happens that it's a sculpture study at the same time LOL!
I've taken care to be as accurate as possible to the Giger production version of the doomed pilot but I'm sure a few spots have emerged as "best interpretation" at this point. I'm not looking to be 100% spot on. I don't think anyone who has taken on this project has. I hope those of you who are die hard Space Jockey fans will be forgiving.
Nostromo Main Air Lock - 1:18 scale UPDATE. ALIEN (1979). Spent some time creating the interior wall racking using butyrate tubing. Took some time to get the hang of it and I may still want to go back and redo a couple because of irregularities but all in all they turned out pretty nice for it being my first time using the tube material. Next up for this project will be the finer detail to the interior walls as well as the ceiling build. I've attached some updated images of my progress. #alien #nostromo #airlock
Worked a bit on a couple Engineering Corridor sectionals tonight. Nostrom - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. This image is simply a depth test....I replicated the first two panels I'm working on in Photoshop to see how it will appear when the complete physical framework is complete. Heh....I'm gonna need a bigger workbench LOL! #alien #nostromo #diorama #engineering #roncobb
THRILLING isn't the word to describe what I'm feeling right now after receiving these pictures from Jean-Pierre Jeunet this morning of my Newborn (Alien: Resurrection) head sculpt on display along with various other miniatures made by fellow artists, Kazuhito Kimura, Dominique Roche and the director himself, Jean-Pierre Jeunet!
So happy and thankful once again for the opportunity to contribute to a beautiful display full of brilliant work. I'm honored to be part of it!
If you're visiting Lyon, France before May 19, 2019, be sure to take some time to check out the Caro/Jeunet exhibit at the Musée Miniature et Cinéma and say hello to my little guy. He may be a little homesick but he's in good company
#alienresurrection #newbornalien #jeanpierrejeunet #marccaro #carojeunet #museeminiatureetcinema #miniatures #art #sculpture
Sculpt update on the Space Jockey - 1:18 scale - ALIEN 79. After a few video updates, thought I'd produce a few pictorial updates on my progress.
Phase II has begun, building and sculpting the forward section of the creature's vessel. This section will support the large "cannon" that towers over the doomed pilot (to be sculpted later).
I've also added 1/2 inch more to the base of the sculpture, as the original proportions didn't match up to the amount of space needed to produce the lower half of the sculpt below the creature's body. This was done by creating a 1/2 styrene frame, attaching it to the base and sculpting over it. Originally it was a full inch but I realized quickly it was too much and reduced accordingly. I'm happy with how it looks now, not only in its own proportions but to the scale of the 1:18 EVA figures that I'm also working on (seen in the shots).
Do I continue on or take a break? I need to take a pause and work on other projects to keep things fresh. Not that I won't work on this while taking on other builds but I need to get into those projects first and bring this back into the fold later. It's that or I keep working on this and let the other projects gather dust. Not cool with doing that.
Hope you enjoy the video updates I've posted recently. You can find them all in one place on my youtube page that I'm slowly populating.
www.youtube.com/user/Sithfire30Creations
I'm nowhere near as good shooting video updates as many of you are but a guy has to start somewhere.
Thanks again for all the interest! More to come!!! #nostromo #spacejockey #sculpture #biomechanical #hrgiger #miniature
Successfully cast the final panel to the rear wall of the Nostromo bridge. ALIEN - 1:18 scale. All three cast panels on display - lacking the connectors, sign panels and base connectors. Approx. 29" across. Working on having the first level floor panel of the Nostromo bridge laser cut. Next step will be moving up and out. Also need to continue working on piloting stations and the MUTHUR chamber. More images to come. #alien #nostromo #bridge #truckersinspace #sith_fire30
Sculpt progress alien giger hr ripley ridley scott aliens narcissus shuttle nostromo derelict corridor diorama sithfire30 scratchbuilding custom action figure art sculpting dioon the Derelict Corridor - ALIEN 79 - 1:18 scale. A second shot of the finished progress.... :) #giger #alien #derelict #corridor #lv426 #biomechanicalart
Sculpt progress on Rick Deckard Blade Runner - 1:18 scale. Working detail into the coat. An alternate version will have the coat buttoned to the top and collar up. Will add a holster for his gun.
ALIEN - "The Beast" 1:18 scale. Busy sculpting a variant head to the creature - merely a different expression. I want to complete four versions : Closed, Partially Open, Open (with inner mouth exposed) and Strike (with inner mouth shooting forward). Not completed with the details behind the jaw so I will work on that a bit tonight before moving on to the next one. Clouding up the dome a bit with some fine sandpaper. #alien #nostromo #xenomorph