Kialna's 2014 Halloween Costume Contest Entry - Smaug the Magnificent

[kialna]

The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

I read it recently. There are not many details actually. Just glowing eyes, and a belly covered in jewels and gold, with an open spot in the left.

So yeah... Really waiting to see what they came up with.

 

[Krovnovsky]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

I was more thinking about his characteristics. Where I have an Idea! How about instead of a helmet, make a crown! As already wrote, Smaug see himself as a god, he is the king of his cave and the lands around it. Also it represents his wealth and attitude to pose with his treasures.
I am loving this project. It has so much room for interpretation.

 

[kialna]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

Well, the helmet was already ditched. The recent sketches show what I have in mind by now. The crown could be fun, but it really depends on how the movie made him look. I'm waiting in anticipation. Because I think, no I am sure, he's going to be bad ass.

Not to mention being mo-capped and voiced by my favourite actor.

 

[kialna]

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I did a test with how the scalemail looks in combination with the (unpainted and unfinished) breastplate.

(The angle in this picture is really weird.)

 

[kialna]

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And I pulled my FIRST CAST EVER. As in; this is the first time I made a worthy cast of something. In this case, my own hand/arm. I'm incredibly proud. Can I?

When it's completely dry, I can start sculpting dragon claws.

 

[LazDel123]

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Hey I just saw this post and I thought you might enjoy this
Dragon armor by Red-Dragon-Lord on deviantART

 

[Guri]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

Beautiful scales!! That color is so rich. The breastplate shape is looking good too.

 

[kialna]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

That dragon armor has some interesting things, but is a bit 'too much' if you get my jest. Thanks for the link though!

 

[kialna]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

this is the first reference of the head I've seen so far... Just a few more days, and I will be able to work off something better. Now I'm kind of figuring out how to scale it to my head. I do know how I want to make it now. At least partly. I can go either way with a foam head, or make a mold and cast it in something like urethane rubber. Not sure yet... First scaling and making an actual head...

I finally have a job again, so materials should be affordable from January onward! I also asked for materials at christmas, so if I'm lucky...I can go on!

Oh and I nearly forgot, I already started sculpting one hand...a bit.

zero detailing done. just the rough shape.

 

[kialna]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

I started to work on the head... yeah lack of consistency.

I need another can. I know. I didn't realise it wouldn't be enough. And the stores are closed, and they are tomorrow as well. So now I'll be going on sculpting the hands..

Update:
Mind you, I'm not a professional sculptor, but this is how the talons, or rather, one talon, looks like now.

 

[GeekStation]

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Truly the songs and tales fall utterly short...of your creativity, O kialna, the stupendous

 

[CelticRuins]

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This is turning out pretty damn rad!

 

[tseroff]

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Holy cow, this is absolutely fantastic. I love the design so much. I can't wait to see the final product!

 

[Bexly449]

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awesome idea / concept! I likewise am looking forward to the finished build!

 

[kialna]

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I have entered a cosplay competition with this thing and will have to work hard! This weekend I'll get the first part for the wings in. And some more materials I hope!

Every single weekend will now be dedicated to Smaug!

 

[kialna]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

Here is an image of myself traced, with smaug parts for proportion and scaling purposes.

 

[Radigast]

Re: The Hobbit - Smaug the magnificent [Human form]

Very nice project so far! You could also try and search the web for images of 'Dragonlance Draconian' for some more inspiration.
Good luck!

 

[SMP Designs]

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Guri, that tutorial is awesome! I just posted it to my Fb page to share.

 

[TheShinyOne]

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Dutch creativity I would say.

 

[kialna]

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Update!

I think it may be a tad big, but I will wait with downscaling, because there will be wings, a tail, 'armour' and pouldrons. It then may look a bit more in proportion.