Black Hole S.T.A.R. Robot display project

[TomSpinaDesigns]

Hey all,

Wanted to post up some shots of a little something different. In the past we've done busts with fabric and costume bits, but this piece really called for something special.

The piece was an original S.T.A.R. robot head from the Black Hole. The mask was thick latex and very heavy. I set about to design something that would support the head as well as the shoulders and bib... and look nice too

I presented the client with a handful of designs and we, along with my acrylic guy, settled upon one that we felt would be sturdy, supportive and visually "right" for the piece.

The weight of the piece could've made for a top heavy final product, but the wide, beveled acrylic base and thick support rod balance things out perfectly.

Visually, the mask is also quite top heavy, so we made the half-round form that supports the bib extend out the sides, adding the impression of "shoulders" to the piece and bringing just the right balance (visually) to the finished display, while allowing the mask itself to be the focus, not the stand.

Pics of the finished display are below. You can see photos of other unique displays can be seen on my site: http://www.TomSpinaDesigns.com

Tom

 

[Lord Abaddon]

Damn. I can't believe it even still exists. STAR and the Sentry Robots were my favorites of the robot groups.

Great display stand for it too, had no clue it was thick latex.

 

[Vader1]

Very nice. I loved the Black Hole robots. To have a life size Maximillion would be a dream.

 

[Cyberman]

Wow that looks so smart. What a great display piece

Cyb.

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Very nice. I loved the Black Hole robots. To have a life size Maximillion would be a dream.
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What a great Idea... :eek I'd be up for making one of those.

 

[Art Andrews]

VERY well done...

 

[WebChief]

Tom, that looks incredible. What an awesome display.

 

[KnightAsylum]

Very nice.
That display works great.

That made me think about building a Maximilian head for dispaly -while I have no skills, it is such a simple design you would think it would not be too hard. hmmmm have to give that some more thought..... :rolleyes

 

[adamata]

Nice work. It looks great.

 

[frosty]

great work bud, i also never knew the masks where latex.

 

[OldKen]

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great work bud, i also never knew the masks where latex.
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me neither.

now how did they get them on? let alone see out of them??? :confused


great work as usual tom. very cool display, and yes it woulda not looked right without the balance that the width of the display gives it... very museum-esque.

so you didnt do any refurbing this time around? looks to be in great shape if that is the way you recieved it.

:thumbsup :thumbsup B)

 

[The Mantis]

Tom, you are a genius. I love the creativity you put into your work without disturbing the integrity of the original pice. WELL DONE.

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

Thanks guys. Designing this display was a challenge and I'm really pleased with the result. Tried to make it as clean as possible so the piece could really stand out and look "important" (which it is.)

There was no refurb or restoration on this one. The piece is in pretty good shape aside from some paint cracking. The latex is super thick on it so that obviously helped preserve it.

Tom