LIFESIZED WEREWOLF "New Moon" - new info 8-31-07

[TomSpinaDesigns]

BTW, here's a shot of one of the hand sculpts (naturally, a lot of the detail's lost in the fur on the finished piece but I was too proud of the work Rich and I did not to post the sculpt )

They're basic oversized monster hands but with raised "dog pads" on the palms for a lil something extra. The nails are 2.5" long resin bear claws added after painting.

http://www.tomspinadesigns.com/Sculpture_files/wolfhandWEB.jpg

Tom

 

[Cyberman]

BRILLIANT! I'm enjoying everything you bring out mate. Your work ecsuedes class!

 

[RKW]

Fantastic job guys and very impressive photos too.

I question the ability of this creature to stand still without falling flat on its face judging by how far forward it appears to be leaning. Looks more like it was captured running or about to pounce.

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

Looks more like it was captured running or about to pounce.

Yep, that was exactly what we were going for, thankya

T

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

BRILLIANT! I'm enjoying everything you bring out mate. Your work ecsuedes class!

right back at you, Cyb! Thanks!!!

 

[Hairyloft]

Pure Class again!, Great work! so whats next

 

[BlindSquirrel]

LOVE the hands! The pads in the palms is something that I've never seen before but makes perfect sense! You are a clever dude!

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

Pure Class again!, Great work! so whats next

Thankya! I've got several other projects going at the moment. Just finished a smaller lifesized character for an RPF'er... also have some restoration work in progress and a few displays I'm working on for original prop collectors.

busy time here at the shop!
Tom

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

LOVE the hands! The pads in the palms is something that I've never seen before but makes perfect sense! You are a clever dude!

Thanks! It was something I hit on pretty early as a design idea... I had seen it done before although in that case they were extremely pronounced and segmented... I wanted to go with something a bit more subtle but still enough to give you the "feel" of it.

Tom

 

[fettster]

that looks too cool, love the stance

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

Re: LIFESIZED WEREWOLF - "New Moon" (update 4-3 - new pics on page 3)

that looks too cool, love the stance

Thanks! That was something I worked out with the client very early on... Richie made it happen though!

Tom

 

[Walter]

Re: LIFESIZED WEREWOLF - "New Moon" (update 4-3 - new pics on page 3)

Tom... AMAZING work there my friend, this is some of the best work I have seen to date. I can not compliment you enough, your client is one lucky guy.

-Bryan

 

[cerillo]

Re: LIFESIZED WEREWOLF - "New Moon" (update 4-3 - new pics on page 3)

WOW!!!! :eek I'm at a loss for words. C

 

[Betamin]

Re: LIFESIZED WEREWOLF - "New Moon" (update 4-3 - new pics on page 3)

Amazing work!! :thumbsup :thumbsup

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

Re: LIFESIZED WEREWOLF - "New Moon" (update 4-3 - new pics on page 3)

Tom... AMAZING work there my friend, this is some of the best work I have seen to date. I can not compliment you enough, your client is one lucky guy.

-Bryan

Too kind Bryan!

Going to be packing this big bad boy up this week so he'll soon be even luckier!

Tom

 

[RacerX]

Re: LIFESIZED WEREWOLF - "New Moon" (update 4-3 - new pics on page 3)

that looks awesome:eek

 

[TomSpinaDesigns]

Re: LIFESIZED WEREWOLF - "New Moon" (update 4-3 - new pics on page 3)

Just wanted to update on this project... the "HEAD ONLY" display of this wolf is now available:

http://www.tomspinadesigns.com/NewMoonWerewolfhead.html

Each comes with an adjustable display stand with black plastic base as seen in the pics.

The hair is National Fiber Tech (a mix of browns with some gray strands), the eyes custom made glass to my design for a fiery look. The teeth are taxidermy style (as is the tongue) and there's a nice bit of drool too

I did a somewhat more "traditional" hair pattern on the heads... a little more exposed face and brow, and no hair on the sides of the snout (save for a few whiskers!)

More pics and info on the site... http://www.TomSpinaDesigns.com

Tom

 

[RKW]

The realism of that tongue is incredible.

 

[yodaman]

As always, outstanding work Tom!

 

[Robeewankenobe]

That is amazing!!!!