Dianoga diorama

[LVskywalker]

Hey guys,

I just recently started working on a new project. I had some leftover material lying around (mostly sculpey and scrap metal), and decided to recreate the famous trash compactor scene from Star Wars. It's still unfinished, but this is how it looks right now:



I have to say that I'm still in the procress of learning how to sculpt, but I'm quite happy how the dianoga turned out. I thought of using some liquid latex to give it a slimy and slightly rugged look, but that's just one point on my to-do-list right now.

Another thing I wanted to archieve on this one is realistic water. Transparent silicone might be the way to go, but I'm not sure about that. Right now I'm painting all the little trash pieces (The big ones are made of sculpey, the rest are cork pieces and things I found lying around - I even used a leg of a millenium falcon kit that I had no use for). I'll try to keep this thread updatet as I move along.

Best regards,
Lukas

 

[Darth Mellow]

man that's sweet!

can't wait to see it when completed.

 

[superjedi]

"Something just moved past my leg!"

Nice work, Lukas! Please keep showing your progress.

 

[MooCriket]

Very Cool! Can't wait to see updates!

 

[Ramirez]

looks good so far.

Regarding the water, instead of using silicone what about the resin used for water on model railways?
The one i've used comes in little chips and you heat it up to melt it then pour.

 

[Mycroft]

Great work :thumbsup

 

[Forestmoonstudio]

Great work so far.

 

[PHArchivist]

Hey guys,

I just recently started working on a new project. I had some leftover material lying around (mostly sculpey and scrap metal), and decided to recreate the famous trash compactor scene from Star Wars. It's still unfinished, but this is how it looks right now:



I have to say that I'm still in the procress of learning how to sculpt, but I'm quite happy how the dianoga turned out. I thought of using some liquid latex to give it a slimy and slightly rugged look, but that's just one point on my to-do-list right now.

Another thing I wanted to archieve on this one is realistic water. Transparent silicone might be the way to go, but I'm not sure about that. Right now I'm painting all the little trash pieces (The big ones are made of sculpey, the rest are cork pieces and things I found lying around - I even used a leg of a millenium falcon kit that I had no use for). I'll try to keep this thread updatet as I move along.

Best regards,
Lukas

On the water, you may try experimenting with Liquitex lear Acrylic Base, found at craft stores. Paint the base first with a brownish green (or whatever color you like) then over-coat with a liberal application of the clear base. Only challenge is to avoid brush strokes.

They also have small scenery kits for model railroad-type dioramas at most hobby stores with various options for water.

 

[Knightjar]

Make the base out of something that floats low in the water and you've got a brilliant bath toy!

 

[Clutch]

Don't know if they still make it, but there is a product for recreating water that is sold as a bag of little chunks of plastic. Just melt them and pour.

 

[LVskywalker]

Thanks for your comments, I think I might try some of your tips.

Make the base out of something that floats low in the water and you've got a brilliant bath toy!

:eek :lol