1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) R.I.P STUART FREEBORN
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Edwardowan
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Outstanding! Thanks for the paint tips... The progress on this is amazing!
Outstanding! Thanks for the paint tips... The progress on this is amazing!
Lord of the props
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
WOW AWESOME WORK Phil, thats absolutely the closest fan made prop head I have ever seen on this forum from all the year. Man you win the price anytime. Ohhhhh that is an amazing sculpt but also a fantastic paintjob
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WOW AWESOME WORK Phil, thats absolutely the closest fan made prop head I have ever seen on this forum from all the year. Man you win the price anytime. Ohhhhh that is an amazing sculpt but also a fantastic paintjob
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Davy Jones
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Does the skull distort the sculpt from the original shape? I really liked the pictures of the skin but something looks a bit off about the shape to me.
I am liking how this is coming along. I can't wait to see a video of the working puppet.
Does the skull distort the sculpt from the original shape? I really liked the pictures of the skin but something looks a bit off about the shape to me.
I am liking how this is coming along. I can't wait to see a video of the working puppet.
Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Thanks guys.... I've had to modify the older torso section to make the head sit more upright and generally make the fibregless body a little larger and more supportive.
Davy... the skin isn't fixed down properly yet to the skull so yes it doesn't hold to its original shape at the moment but that said I quite like the way it looks because if you study the footage of the original puppet you'll notice just how fluid Yodas face form is throughout the film... When it does get properly fixed down when I get the eyes and teeth and eyelid mechanism in place I'm confident in myself this will look very convincing:love
Thanks guys.... I've had to modify the older torso section to make the head sit more upright and generally make the fibregless body a little larger and more supportive.
Davy... the skin isn't fixed down properly yet to the skull so yes it doesn't hold to its original shape at the moment but that said I quite like the way it looks because if you study the footage of the original puppet you'll notice just how fluid Yodas face form is throughout the film... When it does get properly fixed down when I get the eyes and teeth and eyelid mechanism in place I'm confident in myself this will look very convincing:love
Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Thats actually what the colours are meant to be like frosty... I'm not coming from a place of ignorance having studied Yoda for so long I might still do a few more alterations but I'm quite satisfied thats the correct approach.
Thats actually what the colours are meant to be like frosty... I'm not coming from a place of ignorance having studied Yoda for so long
I might still do a few more alterations but I'm quite satisfied thats the correct approach.
Homer
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
I second that. I would love to show this off a Star Wars Celebration Six . Any date of when you might do a run?
I second that. I would love to show this off a Star Wars Celebration Six . Any date of when you might do a run?
frosty
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Okay.... :confused
I bow to your all encompassing yoda knowledge then, is that better? :rolleyes
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Reading it again, i did come across a bit harsh, and i apologise, i read to much into what you were saying
Okay.... :confused
I bow to your all encompassing yoda knowledge then, is that better? :rolleyes
EDIT
Reading it again, i did come across a bit harsh, and i apologise, i read to much into what you were saying
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
I'm not trying to sound arrogant frosty as you're trying to portray but you asked me a question.
Lighting does play a big part in how Yoda appears on screen aswell but even these pics show a lot of weathering... more than most have attempted on their own Yodas. But like I said, this isn't the finished article!
I'm not trying to sound arrogant frosty as you're trying to portray but you asked me a question.
Lighting does play a big part in how Yoda appears on screen aswell but even these pics show a lot of weathering... more than most have attempted on their own Yodas. But like I said, this isn't the finished article!
sskunky
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
That's a bit harsh! You asked a question and Phil answered it. How you would think that anyone could sculpt something to this high a standard and not research extensively the painting and weathering is beyond me. :rolleyes.
That's a bit harsh! You asked a question and Phil answered it. How you would think that anyone could sculpt something to this high a standard and not research extensively the painting and weathering is beyond me. :rolleyes.
frosty
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Harsh? i don't think i was, i was replying to a snotty post, maybe i read it wrong?.
Its a great sculpt, but all i was saying was that maybe the weathering was a bit much, while not an 'expert' i have looked at the little guy for years, never noticed that amount of weathering on him.
Harsh? i don't think i was, i was replying to a snotty post, maybe i read it wrong?.
Its a great sculpt, but all i was saying was that maybe the weathering was a bit much, while not an 'expert' i have looked at the little guy for years, never noticed that amount of weathering on him.
Qui-Gonzalez
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Well, the kicker is Phil is shooting for accuracy and the Yoda you see on screen is weathered in the same way. Besides, did you see any baths anywhere on Dagobah? That is one dirty little frog dude.
Well, the kicker is Phil is shooting for accuracy and the Yoda you see on screen is weathered in the same way. Besides, did you see any baths anywhere on Dagobah? That is one dirty little frog dude.
Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
I don't think I was being snotty at all, earlier.... On the other hand, frosty, every time you post in my threads theres some sort of jealous tone about it... Checking back your posts (in this thread) you say you're making one...or had planned to or want to yet you always seem to be full of advice for me or quite happy raining your opinions in my direction :confused You're the only person here, so far, thats had anything negative to say about my silicone Yoda.... good luck!
I don't think I was being snotty at all, earlier.... On the other hand, frosty, every time you post in my threads theres some sort of jealous tone about it... Checking back your posts (in this thread) you say you're making one...or had planned to or want to yet you always seem to be full of advice for me or quite happy raining your opinions in my direction :confused You're the only person here, so far, thats had anything negative to say about my silicone Yoda.... good luck!
Edwardowan
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Anyone in photography or film industry knows you can't paint a prop costume/character puppet that is intended to look realistic just one flat color otherwise it would appear flat and lifeless on screen. This is why Vader has two tone paint scheme of black and gunmetal otherwise he would appear as a detail-less black blob! Most props costumes and live actors have a lot of exaggerated makeup so they'll look correct on a fully lighted set and appear natural on screen. Hence "powdering" to reduce shine and sweat, airbrushed muscle contours on "less than cut" actors ( the movie 300 is a prime example!). This yoda is perfect!!!!
Anyone in photography or film industry knows you can't paint a prop costume/character puppet that is intended to look realistic just one flat color otherwise it would appear flat and lifeless on screen. This is why Vader has two tone paint scheme of black and gunmetal otherwise he would appear as a detail-less black blob! Most props costumes and live actors have a lot of exaggerated makeup so they'll look correct on a fully lighted set and appear natural on screen. Hence "powdering" to reduce shine and sweat, airbrushed muscle contours on "less than cut" actors ( the movie 300 is a prime example!). This yoda is perfect!!!!
frosty
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Re: 1:1 "Freeborn" YODA (THE ULTIMATE GOAL) SILICONE Paint-up Pge [17]
Ok this went sour real fast, i posted an opinion, thats all it was, and as a fellow sculptor and propmaker i asked a question, thats what this place is about, props and opinions on what looks right or why someone used that technique, i also said it was a great sculpt if you remember
Honestly i am not jealous of you, why would i be, your a talented guy, and i do plan on sculpting my own version in the future, i've sculpted the little guy twice so far, first time when i was first starting out, so i feel i could do a better job now.
I added an apology to my own snotty post, and have edited this one to, did not mean to derail the thread with bickering, good luck with the rest of the project
Ok this went sour real fast, i posted an opinion, thats all it was, and as a fellow sculptor and propmaker i asked a question, thats what this place is about, props and opinions on what looks right or why someone used that technique, i also said it was a great sculpt if you remember
Honestly i am not jealous of you, why would i be, your a talented guy, and i do plan on sculpting my own version in the future, i've sculpted the little guy twice so far, first time when i was first starting out, so i feel i could do a better job now.
I added an apology to my own snotty post, and have edited this one to, did not mean to derail the thread with bickering, good luck with the rest of the project
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