ReelManiac
New Member
You should maybe try self-skinning polyfoam. It can hold some pretty incredible detail and I don't think it rots like regular foam, or shrinks like latex.
"NEW TESB" YODA head (Completed)
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Cyberman
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(ReelManiac @ Jun 5 2006, 10:05 AM) [snapback]1256460[/snapback]</div>
Where can you get this material? Sounds very interesting... Only thing with the Rubber/ flexible approach is I'll probably need to create a hard inner shell (i.e. a skull) which isn't gonna be easy.
Cheers
Cyb.
Where can you get this material? Sounds very interesting... Only thing with the Rubber/ flexible approach is I'll probably need to create a hard inner shell (i.e. a skull) which isn't gonna be easy.
Cheers
Cyb.
I think he's probably talking about a basic flexible eurathane foam like you'd back a foam-filled latex piece with. A "cold foam" so to speak. They do make self-skinning versions of that foam and it pics up detail well. That would be an ideal solution for a solid display piece (and would hold up much better than hot foam latex, which is very different from poly foam).
Naturally, well supported quality latex (cast in a decent thickness) will also last a long, long time if it's kept out of sun/UV and such.
The cold foam would probably be a close match to the texture or "feel" of the hot foam skins used on the originals.
I don't care for silicone on a yoda just because the translucency wasn't there on the original. It's part of what made the E1 Yoda look "wrong" IMO.
tom
Naturally, well supported quality latex (cast in a decent thickness) will also last a long, long time if it's kept out of sun/UV and such.
The cold foam would probably be a close match to the texture or "feel" of the hot foam skins used on the originals.
I don't care for silicone on a yoda just because the translucency wasn't there on the original. It's part of what made the E1 Yoda look "wrong" IMO.
tom
Cyb,
Be very careful before making adjustments to mouth position etc. You've got to be certain that the photos are the exact same angle before you move things around like that.
I agree that the nose should be bigger though. Also, check the thickness of the ears at the point where they meet the side of the head.
Chris
Be very careful before making adjustments to mouth position etc. You've got to be certain that the photos are the exact same angle before you move things around like that.
I agree that the nose should be bigger though. Also, check the thickness of the ears at the point where they meet the side of the head.
Chris
steveo
Sr Member
His top lip, the center part, needs to be rounded more and not so angular. Don't you hate all the nitpicking? 
Hope this is helpful and not discouraging. I would tend to think that everyone thinks your sculpt is fantastic, but could use some helpful criticism which is hopefully why you posted.
Hope this is helpful and not discouraging. I would tend to think that everyone thinks your sculpt is fantastic, but could use some helpful criticism which is hopefully why you posted.
Cyberman
Sr Member
<div class='quotetop'>(steveo @ Jun 5 2006, 04:33 PM) [snapback]1256629[/snapback]</div>
This is true.
His top lip, the center part, needs to be rounded more and not so angular. Don't you hate all the nitpicking?
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This is true.
Incredible Yoda. Put me down for one when you cast it. Will you possibly do hands and feet to match?
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
That's an absolutely incredible sculpt. I'm very impressed by its likeness to the real Yoda puppet.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
LogansRunner
Well-Known Member
Looks really great man.
ReelManiac
New Member
<div class='quotetop'>(Cyberman @ Jun 5 2006, 03:18 PM) [snapback]1256565[/snapback]</div>
I'm not sure where to get it, probably through an FX supply online somewhere. Wampa seems to know quite a bit about it. I have a lifecast of David Boreanaz made out of it. It looks like plaster but has about the same weight and squeezability as a Nerf football. The detail picked up the pores in his face, although you can't really see that in the picture-
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I'm not sure where to get it, probably through an FX supply online somewhere. Wampa seems to know quite a bit about it. I have a lifecast of David Boreanaz made out of it. It looks like plaster but has about the same weight and squeezability as a Nerf football. The detail picked up the pores in his face, although you can't really see that in the picture-
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Cyberman
Sr Member
Wow that stuff looks incredible... Where do you get it and can it be painted...
Cyb.
<div class='quotetop'>(ReelManiac @ Jun 6 2006, 01:21 AM) [snapback]1256935[/snapback]</div>
I'm not sure where to get it, probably through an FX supply online somewhere. Wampa seems to know quite a bit about it. I have a lifecast of David Boreanaz made out of it. It looks like plaster but has about the same weight and squeezability as a Nerf football. The detail picked up the pores in his face, although you can't really see that in the picture-
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Cyb.
<div class='quotetop'>(ReelManiac @ Jun 6 2006, 01:21 AM) [snapback]1256935[/snapback]</div>
I'm not sure where to get it, probably through an FX supply online somewhere. Wampa seems to know quite a bit about it. I have a lifecast of David Boreanaz made out of it. It looks like plaster but has about the same weight and squeezability as a Nerf football. The detail picked up the pores in his face, although you can't really see that in the picture-
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AnsonJames
Sr Member
I'd recommend somthing called dragon skin. It's a type of silicon rubber thats very soft - you can use an additive called slacker that will make it even softer and skin-like.
It's usually used for animatronic heads for the areas around the eyes and mouth where the most movement occurs.
I'd like a resin copy if you ever make copies though, Silicone doesn't rot but it does become brittle over time as the oils dry out.
I'd be very happy to give you any moulding advice if you need it - this is a very beautiful sculpt.
Anson
It's usually used for animatronic heads for the areas around the eyes and mouth where the most movement occurs.
I'd like a resin copy if you ever make copies though, Silicone doesn't rot but it does become brittle over time as the oils dry out.
I'd be very happy to give you any moulding advice if you need it - this is a very beautiful sculpt.
Anson
