My ESB Yoda

[ob1al]

I've just finished this li'll fella. I built and painted the head cast months ago but my time has been a bit limited so I finally finished the hands and a few bits and bobs tonight:

 

[Stomper]

You sculpted that by HAND?.. :eek NICE... :thumbsup

 

[ob1al]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stomper @ Nov 26 2006, 01:30 AM) [snapback]1365639[/snapback]</div>

You sculpted that by HAND?.. :eek NICE... :thumbsup
[/b]

Thanks - but no, as much as I would like to lay clain to that achievement I didn't sculpt the head. It's what's commonly referred to as a 'cking' Yoda head. I built it up from a kit, painted it and added glass eyes and hair.

I then built the 'mannequin', added posable arms and made the accessories and clothing.

 

[Admiral Vaughn]

Looks Great.

Nice job on the paint.

The manniquin looks right on too.

Don't forget to dirty up that robe a bit...George likes 'em dirty

~Russ

 

[frosty]

great job bud.

 

[VashDstampede]

That is Awesome... Great paint job and build-up :thumbsup .
Now I really want an OT Yoda :love

Ely

 

[OdiWan72]

WOW, Al...looking great.

Any closeup pics of Yodas face/ paintjob?

Markus

 

[ob1al]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(OdiWan72 @ Nov 26 2006, 09:03 AM) [snapback]1365817[/snapback]</div>

WOW, Al...looking great.

Any closeup pics of Yodas face/ paintjob?

Markus
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Cheers guys.

Here you go Markus:

 

[sparrowfan]

mmmm, awesome he does look

 

[HDPE]

Great work Al :thumbsup

Are these Cantor Nissel glass eyes?

 

[ob1al]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HDPE @ Nov 26 2006, 06:20 PM) [snapback]1365976[/snapback]</div>

Great work Al :thumbsup

Are these Cantor Nissel glass eyes?
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Thanks man - no they are not from Cantor's but they are quite nice quality. I forget where I bought them from exactly but it was a supplier here in the UK.

 

[Roughneckone]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ob1al @ Nov 26 2006, 06:58 PM) [snapback]1365993[/snapback]</div>

Thanks man - no they are not from Cantor's but they are quite nice quality. I forget where I bought them from exactly but it was a supplier here in the UK.
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This looks like a good source for Glass eye's in the UK:-

Glasseyes.com

Awesome job on the Yoda BTW.

Roughneckone

 

[ob1al]

Thanks - much appreciated on the nice comments.

 

[MandalorFett]

Fantastic work, great shading. What color did you use for the basic green?

:thumbsup
:fettrotj

 

[Helmetman]

He looks a stunner Al. Well done that man.

Steve

 

[ob1al]

Thanks fellas.

Roughneckone, that was indeed the shop I used. Good quality, good service too.

MandalorFett - I've painted a few Yoda's and always found the 'right' shade quite tricky.

For this one, it's mostly airbushed. I started with a grey undercoat, then a yellow coat, then a dark sage green followed by a lighter mix of lime green, cream and brown, then a brown wash and a watery black wash. All acrylic paints. I finished with filling in some fine details with an artists brush.

 

[darthravenger]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ob1al @ Nov 27 2006, 03:58 PM) [snapback]1366424[/snapback]</div>

Thanks fellas.

Roughneckone, that was indeed the shop I used. Good quality, good service too.

MandalorFett - I've painted a few Yoda's and always found the 'right' shade quite tricky.

For this one, it's mostly airbushed. I started with a grey undercoat, then a yellow coat, then a dark sage green followed by a lighter mix of lime green, cream and brown, then a brown wash and a watery black wash. All acrylic paints. I finished with filling in some fine details with an artists brush.
[/b]

This is absolutely outstanding. :thumbsup Great work dude. One question where would I go to get this kit for making one myself?

 

[ob1al]

This is absolutely outstanding. :thumbsup Great work dude. One question where would I go to get this kit for making one myself?
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Thanks.

Re. the kit parts - unfortunately (as far as I am aware) they are not available any more.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ob1al @ Nov 27 2006, 10:58 PM) [snapback]1366424[/snapback]</div>

For this one, it's mostly airbushed. I started with a grey undercoat, then a yellow coat, then a dark sage green followed by a lighter mix of lime green, cream and brown, then a brown wash and a watery black wash. All acrylic paints. I finished with filling in some fine details with an artists brush.
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Cool... I'm gonna try that out on my small kit. :thumbsup

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Wow, very nice job you've done there Al. Strong is this one in the force... yes....