predmaniac
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Carl, fantastic work and another major ambassador for the wonder that is the creative genious of "The Hunter's Lair".
Accurized Backpk Update Feb10
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PredatrHuntr
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Carl is perfection. I love it!
OK, long time in coming, but here's some update pix. As you look at these you might find yourself being a bit confused. The photos are not out of order. The first 3 (of the backpack) were taken last week, with the rest of the (torso armor mod) photos taken yesterday and today---after removing the backpack sculpt from the old torso armor. Don't worry---it's perfectly safe and intact.
As I have progressed in this endeavor, I kept looking over the work again and again, things weren't lining up right in front, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong. That's why I was asking for some of those elusive top shots that no one has been able to get, they probably don't exist ( I generated a screen cap from the film that shows this angle). As I was about to do some more work to the backpack, I saw something that suddenly made sense, the reason why some of the features were off. Like a pebble in a pond, one thing that is off, will have a ripple effect through the entire piece. The item causing me the angst was not the backpack, it was a feature on the torso armor.
As you look at the front photo with the green lines in it (second to last pic), I have indicated where the the lower rib closest to the neck should be sitting---level with the top of the shoulder. Because it was sculpted at a lower angle, that forced a portion of the backpack to be sculpted lower than it should be (last pic). It's not Scott A.'s fault, rather it was mine because I somehow missed that detail in his sculpt before the torso was molded. So, I cut out the middle 1/3 of the torso that comes into contact with the backpack and pinned the two halves to the mannequin. I positioned the top support rib/breast plate portion where it should have been, pinned it, and proceeded to construct a new foam core insert "bridge" modification piece. As I write this, I am wet sculpting hot clay onto the new section. For those of you intending to obtain one of these backpacks, this torso mod piece is ESSENTIAL to attaching the backpack to your torso armor. It will be included as a retrofit along with the backpack. Detailed instructions on how to replace this piece with the current one will be included. It will actually be quite easy.
So, once I'm done with the torso retro insert, I can get back to that backpack! I know some of you think I'm nuts for all the extra work I've put myself through, but when I say I'm going to make a screen accurate P1 item, I mean precisely that, it's gotta be right. Me and my damn principles!
Thanks to Scott for taking a couple of photos of me, beer bottle and all. Don't sculpt drunk, folks!
More to come, as always.
As I have progressed in this endeavor, I kept looking over the work again and again, things weren't lining up right in front, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong. That's why I was asking for some of those elusive top shots that no one has been able to get, they probably don't exist ( I generated a screen cap from the film that shows this angle). As I was about to do some more work to the backpack, I saw something that suddenly made sense, the reason why some of the features were off. Like a pebble in a pond, one thing that is off, will have a ripple effect through the entire piece. The item causing me the angst was not the backpack, it was a feature on the torso armor.
As you look at the front photo with the green lines in it (second to last pic), I have indicated where the the lower rib closest to the neck should be sitting---level with the top of the shoulder. Because it was sculpted at a lower angle, that forced a portion of the backpack to be sculpted lower than it should be (last pic). It's not Scott A.'s fault, rather it was mine because I somehow missed that detail in his sculpt before the torso was molded. So, I cut out the middle 1/3 of the torso that comes into contact with the backpack and pinned the two halves to the mannequin. I positioned the top support rib/breast plate portion where it should have been, pinned it, and proceeded to construct a new foam core insert "bridge" modification piece. As I write this, I am wet sculpting hot clay onto the new section. For those of you intending to obtain one of these backpacks, this torso mod piece is ESSENTIAL to attaching the backpack to your torso armor. It will be included as a retrofit along with the backpack. Detailed instructions on how to replace this piece with the current one will be included. It will actually be quite easy.
So, once I'm done with the torso retro insert, I can get back to that backpack! I know some of you think I'm nuts for all the extra work I've put myself through, but when I say I'm going to make a screen accurate P1 item, I mean precisely that, it's gotta be right. Me and my damn principles!
More to come, as always.
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DangerDavey
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The "accurizer" at work!!!
The back pack is looking awesome so far, Carl!
~DD
The back pack is looking awesome so far, Carl!
~DD
rocktuskpred
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Sweet cant wait til its finished so i can buy one
roninpredator
Sr Member
outstanding work as always Carl.
cant wait to get one of those myself(wink,wink put me on the list)
anyone looking for top of the line sculpts should give Carl a shout his armor is top of the line and I'm pretty sure his back pack will be the same as well.
P.S don't drink and sculpt or you could end up wiht something like this:
it was supposed to be a P1 pred hand
cant wait to get one of those myself(wink,wink put me on the list)
anyone looking for top of the line sculpts should give Carl a shout his armor is top of the line and I'm pretty sure his back pack will be the same as well.
P.S don't drink and sculpt or you could end up wiht something like this:
it was supposed to be a P1 pred hand
Carl, your attention to detail is just incredible! Phenominal job pinpointing the one little pebble throwing you off, AND coming up with the torso mod for all of us! CanNOT wait to see the final end result of your painstaking work. Definitely will be wanting on your list
Oh, and most excellent choice of brew my friend
Oh, and most excellent choice of brew my friend
Ruffkintoy
Sr Member
Packs looking good Carl, glad you got the hang up solved. Can't wait to see more progress pics
PredatrHuntr
Master Member
Perfection @ work...
Yup----if you want it to fit right. As you can see in the pix, the seams are pretty unobtrusive, one seam falls where there already is one (under the armpit), while the other hugs the contour of the back rib on the rear of the torso. The insert being made of the same latex shell and foam backing will attach and blend O.K. A little bit of latex caulking brushed over the seams and smoothed with water should work well.
Don't sweat it Lee. You'll have to paint the backpack anyway.
biohunter76
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HOLY HELL! I'm really impressed by how smooth and strait you sculpt. I hate clay, I always just get it close and make a throw away mold so that I can have a rigid copy to be able to sand on and fill. Most people that I know in the film industry do it this way as well. I'm in awe Carl, very impressive work bud!
one and only
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Mate - This is awesome, great work.
Post some more progress pictures!!!
Post some more progress pictures!!!
one and only
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How's it been going Carl? Any updates?
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