1:1 Frankenstein/Boris Karloff Tribute bust

[dreggs88]

Hey everyone, This is 'Karloffenstein', he’s a 1:1 translucent resin bust. This is my original take on the Frankenstein monster, I thought about it for a long time, there were a lot of signature things that I wanted to include in my version, like the brow and his dimple in the cheek, and I also knew that I wanted to incorporate Karloff's likeness. To make sure that the likeness was accurate I started by doing a full sculpture of Karloff, then once I was satisfied with it, I added & altered it to my design.

I plan on doing my Interpretation of some of the other classic monsters as well in the future, just wait until you see what I have planed for his bride.

I'd love to hear what you all think.

 

[phase pistol]

I really like it! :cool

I still love the classic version, but I like how you've made yours more like a "stitched together man made from corpses and hardware". The original is not very patchwork looking (I guess because they were limited in how gory they could take it in the 1930s). Also I never cared for the original's "flat head" but yours fixes the problem elegantly.

Not sure how I feel about the Baron Underbheit jaw though.

 

[TazVader]

LOL That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure what I like more the sculpt or the paintwork. Very nice.

Steampunk lol

Regards
TAZ

 

[berger]

agreed, absolutely beautiful, i love the paintwork, the weathering on the jaw is amazing, although im not a big fan of the actual jaw itself, something about the teeth throws it off for me

 

[Trap Joe]

that design is very interesting and very well executed. Not the typical generic stuff:thumbsup

BTW I love Trap Jaw from MOTU, that´s where I have my nickname choosen from.

 

[Dymerski]

ahh WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kevin]

Amazing work.

I love the rest of the things on your website, too (although you really need to update the "what's new" page!).

 

[clarence]

That is outstanding work,I am in awe:angel

 

[Meule]

Fan-friggin-tastic. That looks so real, awesome paint job

 

[weaselflinger]

Fantastic sculpt and outstanding painting. As far as the design goes, I really like everything but the teeth on the jaw, it makes him less pityful and sympathetic.

 

[blufive]

Nice!!! :thumbsup

 

[decaturvader]

wow..that is really freaky...very cool job.

 

[godaiking]

Brilliantly sick looking. Good job!

-Joe

 

[Betamin]

That is too cool!

 

[terryhimself]

I am facinated and disturbed at the same time.

 

[kdawg1]

Holy Crap that is awesome! Love it thumbsupthumbsupthumbsup:thumbsup

 

[Eopie Herder]

Like everyone else has stated, the sculpt is gorgeous, but the painting is absolutely phenomenal! Really impressive!

 

[dreggs88]

Thanks everyone for all the great complements, I really appreciate them all!

Not sure how I feel about the Baron Underbheit jaw though.

Whoa, that’s awesome, what is that guy from?
I’ve heard the reference to Trap Jaw, and the Tinman from Oz, and I suppose they could have had a subconscious influence.

I love the rest of the things on your website, too (although you really need to update the "what's new" page!).

My site is really in the need of an up-date. My most up-to-date portfolio is my myspace photo gallery: http://www.myspace.com/dreggs88

As for the ones of you that are on the fence about the jaw, thank you for your honesty. It’s refreshing to find a forum that people are open and honest with their opinions.
I tried a few different jaw designs, and I felt this one was the right one for the feel and presents that I was going for with this character. I wanted a good mix of sympathetic and terrifying, otherwise he wouldn’t be misunderstood.

Thanks again for all the great comments, and the warm welcome.

 

[FISHZILLA]

I just saw this bust in person and it is AMAZING! Way better than in the pictures, I was blown away by this one!