Bob the Alien (Giger inspired Alien)

[carbonitekid]

 

[Skullbeast]

Looking great! nice updates!

 

[Nial]

This has got to be the best Alien bust i have seen. Truly epic mate! Bravo!

 

[joez2391]

this is looking so awesome! really like the new spines on the back fin, its still killing me to see this with its dome on and painted. This is honestly going to be one of the most impressive alien statues for a long long time

 

[vaderdarth]

so amazing!!!!!

 

[Leigh]

Many thanks for all the support folks

I'm struggling a bit atm :rolleyes
I'm trying to create a perfect join with a plug for attaching the fin to the back but I just cant seem to get my head round it :confused
Its a really silly thing aswell :rolleyes
I've got a good feeling this morning, so hopefully today will be a little more productive

Thanks again for the kind words

 

[PredatrHuntr]

I just wanted to thank you for the amazing progress pics - they are truly amazing. Seeing the Alien come to life from the beginning of the thread to the point you're at now...it's inspirational. Thank you and please keep on updating us as you have been...thank you!

 

[SKIN JOB 66]

Here's the suit at Giger's place I believe. The neck piece seems to be missing though-

I'll go there in August... and will take pics of course !



Fred

 

[Arrangemonk]

I'm trying to create a perfect join with a plug for attaching the fin to the back but I just cant seem to get my head round it

how about using those cross shaped lego pieces?
ive seen alot of peole using them for pluggable pieces

 

[Leigh]

I just wanted to thank you for the amazing progress pics - they are truly amazing. Seeing the Alien come to life from the beginning of the thread to the point you're at now...it's inspirational. Thank you and please keep on updating us as you have been...thank you!

I'm glad your enjoying the thread & thank you for the kind words

how about using those cross shaped lego pieces?
ive seen alot of peole using them for pluggable pieces

Good idea :thumbsup but I'd already started on something, thanks anyway

Right, a positive update

I've nailed it & I'm a happy boy
I'll let the pics do the talking:







Bit of stopper, some paint etc & it'll be well on its way

 

[DAVIDYR1]

Right, a positive update

I've nailed it & I'm a happy boy
I'll let the pics do the talking:

Bit of stopper, some paint etc & it'll be well on its way

Dude.....:eek

love:love

David

 

[Rustymetaldog]

Amazing work, keep the updates coming, we're all loving your progress. Excellent excellent job.

 

[vaderdarth]

sweet!

 

[charles]

excelent work!!
congratulations!!

 

[Leigh]

Thank you guy's

A bit of an update: I had to re-scim the whole fin with filler as I wasn't happy with the surface finish & I've started to blend the base of the fin into the back with the clay. I've also made proper fixing holes for the tubes & all the filler is smooth enough to have a nice coat of primer
I've got to make the bones for the underside of the fin, looks like I'll be sculpting them in Milliput upto the join & then in clay below the join.







I'm thinking about what sort of finish to use on the inside back of the upper body :confused
I'm thinking maybe a rough finish like a rough sculpted finish, all the sculpting marks left in but in a tidy fashion :confused
Or maybe add some extra tubes n stuff & detail it up a bit :confused
Whats peoples thoughs on this

 

[xmr1]

That's unreal! Amazing work Leigh!!

 

[Too Much Garlic]

I think the idea of leaving it rough would be better than to busy it up with tubes and stuff. Basically leave it as it is now.

Looks really cool with the tubes connecting the jaw and the fin. Almost like a scuba look to it.

 

[vaderdarth]

Very nice. Rough texture sounds good

 

[RickDTM]

THIS is incredible. I have no words.....

 

[Leigh]

Thank you

Just a little update:

I've got that fin just about finished now, So I'll be moving on to the back