Bane-The Dark Knight Rises- 1:1 sculpt by Bob Dullam *June 18th update*

**Weequay** · Jul 11, 2012

Bats, ive no axe to grind anywhere but it seems you have personal issues with Bob? You do seem rather angry. More that Bob seems to be ignoring your criticism more than anything else. He's entitled to do that though.

Im not sure why it matters so much whether Bob fixes the flaws or doesnt fix the flaws. Its a sculpt. people will either like it and buy it or not.

As for the piece, I think its great, however I think the eyes let it down and it would look awsome with glass installed.

I also believe it would have been better to have applied a machined mask over a sculpt.

I do like the paintwork though!

**RPF Support**

**doody** · Jul 12, 2012

bats, I don't mind critiques at all. but I do mind tacklesness, and just the overall arrogant and annoying vibe you give. And I do believe that most people feel that way. Still would like to see something you did from start to finish all by youself. Got anything? batsuit, tumbler? I don't care, creature suit perhaps? Just out of curiousity. I mean jeez someone with your expertise surely must have something done from start to finish. Please show this humble wannabe some greatness that you have done, and done alone, and I will be ever so aplogetic for ever having thought Ill of you..

**doody** · Jul 12, 2012

also, this is my first time painting a full cauc. head. I am only using water colors, nothing expensive, no airbrush. second time hand painting eyes. Odd that I'm getting any compliments at all, but thanks much. I told Ryan I would give it a shot, but of course he can send it to someone else if he doesn't like it. Although having said that, I would caution him to sit on it for a while, because up close, it is just a resin piece, it's how it photographs in NORMAL light that counts. and turning lights off and using flash does not prove anything unfortunatly. shows you are trying make something look bad.
I mean, I do what I can with what limited resources and time I have. I am not privey to actual pieces, only recently really good photos have emerged. so...I dunno. I mean I could go back re-do the entire piece all over again trying to prove to everyone that I am the greatest, but at what? copying things with the naked eye by using photos? wouldn't it really be much more interesting seeing some original take on a familiar concept? I'm sure in months to come if not sooner 3-d files will be available, then what?
all these names Bats drops will charge 5K just for a copy of something they have already sculpted. time, time, time, and more time, is money...how much charity work do you wanna do???

**cavedwellar** · Jul 12, 2012

Bob,
Do your thing, listen not to Jay Williams.

**reelprops** · Jul 12, 2012

Hey Bob, I think the sculpt is great. In fact, I want one.

Reel

**doody** · Jul 22, 2012

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**Robot** · Jul 22, 2012

That is still one of the coolest things I've ever seen built!

I would be scared to death to leave that thing unguarded however.

**Ray22** · Jul 22, 2012

Nice job on Bane Mr.Dullam

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**DAVIDYR1** · Jul 25, 2012

cavedwellar said:

Bob,
Do your thing, listen not to Jay Williams.

You know what? Wiser words have never been spoken.

The only reason he wants this done to 'his' specs is so that once he recasts it he wont have to 'fix' it and actually waste his oh so valuable time in the process.

Bad form Jay Williams.

Furthermore, I've worked with (and am currently working with) some of these "[FONT=&quot]industry leading professionals"[/FONT] that you've name dropped time and time again on these forums and NONE of them have a clue who you are.
Amusing to say the least but very bad from on your part...and your critiques while noteworthy, hold NO importance and command ZERO respect simply because you do not contribute to these communities or artists..you prey on them.

Respectfully....*End Sarcasm*

David

**Rdmaul** · Jul 25, 2012

DAVIDYR1 said:

You know what? Wiser words have never been spoken.

The only reason he wants this done to 'his' specs is so that once he recasts it he wont have to 'fix' it and actually waste his oh so valuable time in the process.

Bad form Jay Williams.

Furthermore, I've worked with (and am currently working with) some of these "[FONT=&quot]industry leading professionals"[/FONT] that you've name dropped time and time again on these forums and NONE of them have a clue who you are.
Amusing to say the least but very bad from on your part...and your critiques while noteworthy, hold NO importance and command ZERO respect simply because you do not contribute to these communities or artists..you prey on them.

Respectfully....*End Sarcasm*

David

OWNED!

**Finhead** · Jul 25, 2012

On topic, Bob your mask looks very nice.

And Going to go ahead and quote that again for shear awesomeness.

DAVIDYR1 said:

You know what? Wiser words have never been spoken.

The only reason he wants this done to 'his' specs is so that once he recasts it he wont have to 'fix' it and actually waste his oh so valuable time in the process.

Bad form Jay Williams.

Furthermore, I've worked with (and am currently working with) some of these "[FONT=&quot]industry leading professionals"[/FONT] that you've name dropped time and time again on these forums and NONE of them have a clue who you are.
Amusing to say the least but very bad from on your part...and your critiques while noteworthy, hold NO importance and command ZERO respect simply because you do not contribute to these communities or artists..you prey on them.

Respectfully....*End Sarcasm*

David

**Bowelrock** · Jul 25, 2012

Did i read correctly? This is all water color! AMAZING!

**doody** · Jul 25, 2012

Much thanks to all, David and everyone else for the support.

Yes I painted this using water color paint. Not a great painter by any means, Although I will say that it is fun. Relaxing, as it isn't as phyicially tiring. I really think that hand painting eyes is the future of this game, because when u think about it, a lot of those med. eyes are hand painted with a layer of clear over each stage, or something like that. So why can't this be done with the eyes coming out already inserted. I mean such a pain to have to dremel, or make the space proper for inserting the eyes, and getting them straight, etc....Also, why not a slightly trans. resin lightly flesh tinted to start? now that leaves only the hair issue to deal with...

**XtcofPain** · Jul 26, 2012

Awesome work Bob. Paint job looks great and the whole thing overall is wicked. Any plans for a full statue? Now that would be awesome!!!

**clancampbell** · Jul 27, 2012

Not just mind-blowingly awesome, but this sculpt is actually quite scary!

Incredible!

Rich

**gypsycatcha** · Jul 27, 2012

Wow must be the first watercoloured bust iv come across. I studied fine art using water coulour but have been dabbling with acrylic with my busts.
Must admit I didnt think it would be dark enough to apply and hold its colour but this really looks great.
I think you did a great job with the eyes. Im thinking of buying a foamed filled bust on here which may require painted eyes so I may be in touch for some tips

This would look so insane with a torso and that large coat he wears.
Superb work.

**BATMANN** · Jul 27, 2012

AWSOME job bro, love it!

**gypsycatcha** · Jul 28, 2012

doody said:

Overall I'm pretty happy with it. There are a couple of goofs I made, which no one has mentioned, or I suspesct no one caught (I'm not tellin). Those tubes I did were shoddy. No, I'm not talking about those, it's something I can't go back and redo.. the tubes can come and go, obviously.

I think I spotted one. After seeing the film and looking at this again a few times, something bugged me.
I remember especially in the scenes where Bane looks angry, his eyes are very dark brown although tom Hardy's eyes are blue, I think?

**kapow7** · Jul 28, 2012

Sculpts looking very nice.

And great comment David

**Big Boy Bane** · Jul 28, 2012

Great job on the mask

**JonKross** · Jul 28, 2012

Awesome job man, you should definitely make the body to go with it!

**Endoskeleton** · Jul 29, 2012

Have always been a fan of your work Bob... and this piece is no exception.

**Haywire** · Jul 29, 2012

............

**DIStudios** · Jul 29, 2012

Ive been watching the sculpt on BOTB and it truelly is beautiful. I would love to have your skills!

**kapow7** · Jul 29, 2012

DIStudios said:

Ive been watching the sculpt on BOTB and it truelly is beautiful. I would love to have your skills!

No need to wish Steve you have the same skill but in 3D work.

Bane-The Dark Knight Rises- 1:1 sculpt by Bob Dullam June 18th update

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