kpax
Sr Member
I have been trying to find an accurate RotLA / Indiana Jones golden fertility idol for years now and have not been able to find one that has the correct expression or details as seen in the PropStore idol. There are some really nice idols out there but are not available for purchase.
I have studied all the best available PropStore images as well as the best Hi Res images of the screen used idols from film movie stills. I have compared all these images and noted the similarities and differences. IMO the PropStore idol and CU movable eye golden idols as well as the "fixed eye" idols seen on film are from the same sculpt and mold although there are minor differences due to casting clean up and or adjustments made for filming reasons, but they are essentially the same.
The main difference in the "look" of the gold screen idols vs the propstore idol is due mainly to the gold plating and the lighting and reflection. In addition the CU movable eye versions have resculpted eye lids for some reason making it look "heavy lidded"
I finally decided to take the plunge and sculpt one myself and try to get closer to the expression of the idol as well as address the finer details and features. I am not sure what I will do with the idol when I finish it but I decided to post these first images to get some feedback and see what the "experts" think and how it can be improved. I know some of you guys have been studying this prop for many many years and have experience I do not and may know things I do not know.
Below you will see a composite image showing the original PropStore idol on the LEFT. My New Sculpt center, and an overlay of my sculpt with the damage and glass eyes of the PropStore idol overlayed to see how they line up. I also attach a gif image of the images.
I tried to get the lighting and perspective as close as possible without doing a big set up so the camera angle, perspective and lighting is a bit off.
I will continue to work on the idol to improve some details I noticed doing these overlays. My goal is to create an idol that is an amalgam of the best information and images available and will have the details that can be seen and corroborated from multiple sources/images.
I appreciate your comments and suggestions and look forward to hearing thoughts.
I have studied all the best available PropStore images as well as the best Hi Res images of the screen used idols from film movie stills. I have compared all these images and noted the similarities and differences. IMO the PropStore idol and CU movable eye golden idols as well as the "fixed eye" idols seen on film are from the same sculpt and mold although there are minor differences due to casting clean up and or adjustments made for filming reasons, but they are essentially the same.
The main difference in the "look" of the gold screen idols vs the propstore idol is due mainly to the gold plating and the lighting and reflection. In addition the CU movable eye versions have resculpted eye lids for some reason making it look "heavy lidded"
I finally decided to take the plunge and sculpt one myself and try to get closer to the expression of the idol as well as address the finer details and features. I am not sure what I will do with the idol when I finish it but I decided to post these first images to get some feedback and see what the "experts" think and how it can be improved. I know some of you guys have been studying this prop for many many years and have experience I do not and may know things I do not know.
Below you will see a composite image showing the original PropStore idol on the LEFT. My New Sculpt center, and an overlay of my sculpt with the damage and glass eyes of the PropStore idol overlayed to see how they line up. I also attach a gif image of the images.
I tried to get the lighting and perspective as close as possible without doing a big set up so the camera angle, perspective and lighting is a bit off.
I will continue to work on the idol to improve some details I noticed doing these overlays. My goal is to create an idol that is an amalgam of the best information and images available and will have the details that can be seen and corroborated from multiple sources/images.
I appreciate your comments and suggestions and look forward to hearing thoughts.