Jurrasic Park- Grants claw, with a little twist

[Mitch]

Hi all!

I do not think this is a particularly good repro, but it is my first and am excited just for that fact.

Thought to myself the another night "I'd fancy me a Raptor claw".
The seller's on ebay seemed a bit shonky, so I decided to make one.

Loosely based on grants, no cast or another to go by physically, just a couple of pics on the web of the original/replica's and a wad of clay.

The replica's I have seen are fantastic repro props/collectibles but I was after something, with a bit more flavor and a personal touch whilst still being close to the screen original.

I've included with each shot an inverted colour example, it illustrates better the porous surface detail I was trying to achieve. Plus they look hella cool!

Was happy with the out come and feel it may be a first on the long adventure of prop building.


Thanks for looking,

Mitch.

 

[DanielS]

Looks good! Really like the surface of the claw
/D

 

[Mitch]

Thanks DanielS!

I appreciate your comment on detail, as I spent many hours trying to simulate aged real bone raptor claws I have seen for sale.
I'll try and show you a screen cast version, I realise editing allows a basic mold to be used on-screen, but that doesn't necessarily look good in a show case to the human eye.

I truly know the appeal of an exact screen replica, I also am aware this forum serves predominantly those making exact replicas.

I will attempt an exact rep but lack a physical model atm, or indeed measurements.


Anyone want to sell me a screen repro? :love

 

[epilepticsquirl]

Looks like you nailed the fossil look spot on! Great job on your 1st of many props for sure. Search the JY and you'll find what you're looking for.

Welcome to The RPF, enjoy your new addiction :thumbsup

 

[PHArchivist]

Excellent. The surface texture is fantastic.

 

[Mitch]

Thanks for the comments!
Looking for a new project now to complete.

 

[cyrix9445]

very cool! excellent work

 

[Alan Castillo]

Welcome to the RPF Mitch .... and great sculpt ! :thumbsup

 

[Mitch]

Thanks Alan/Cyrix!

I covered the claw with a silicone mold last night, still curing now.
Hopefully tomorrow I should be able to do a resin version, though I have never resin cast something before so it shall be an experience in itself.

 

[Railtech]

Very nice representation, looks great!

 

[Mitch]

Thanks Railtech!

I must say, I was definitively not expecting much response at all, then to receive comments like "looks great!" makes me happy indeed.

Thanks.

 

[TallDarkandDisfigured]

Wow Mitch! That looks brilliant. The surface texture take it to a whole different level from the other replicas.