Yet Another Iron Man Helmet Sculpt - Painted Pg. 6

[fettster]

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Thanks again!

Reactor drone - I couldn't quite figure out what you meant with the "top lip", what is it and which picture are you refering to?

Fettster - Yeah, I thought it was simple in the beginning, but starting off too large plus not knowing all the angles involved, made it a bit tricky.
It was a trial and error sculpting process with many redos.

But again, I'm glad it's done since it has come a long way from this :

its the only way we get better mate. I did my first one in clay and im sure i came across the same reality check you did, thats why i decided to try a different route with my latest. your is a cracking sculpt mate and you should be proud

 

[RussellSculpts]

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Very nice sculpt. I machined my ears as well when I sculpted mine, but it looks like you have better refference. I did mine before the movie came out and was limited on refference.

 

[The Hopkinator]

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Bbbeeeeeeaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuttttiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifffffffffffuuuuullll!!!

 

[VashDstampede]

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Thanks guys, I truly appreciate the nice comments.
I don't sculpt that much (This is only my fourth clay sculpture this large) and it certainly makes me want to continue challenging myself with this medium.

I'm definately in awe of all you guys who can turn these out even before the movies come out. Seeing all the talent here has been a real inspiration.

Now the tough part is doing a mold of this without screwing it up :sick

 

[Reactor drone]

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This was the pic I was referring to,as I said it's subtle and it might just be the angle and I've probably overcorrected a little in photoshop but....

 

[VashDstampede]

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Ah, got it, thanks! I've been throwing the idea around of opening the mouth up a bit more, so I'll take that into consideration.

 

[TMP]

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Ah, got it, thanks! I've been throwing the idea around of opening the mouth up a bit more, so I'll take that into consideration.

That is a mighty fine helmet. I really like the look of it! I in fact also love the eyes. :thumbsup

 

[MegaPrime33]

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That is really awesome work. Nice job!

 

[VashDstampede]

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Thanks again guys!

I finally got this thing primed and ready to mold. I don't even think I need to do a throwaway mold for this since it is pretty smooth.
Since I sand all my projects anyway before painting, it should work out just fine.

Here's some close-up pics:

And a size comparison with the Hasbro Clonetrooper Voice Changer:

I'm hoping to continue this build with the rest of his armor, so tune in. . .

 

[Cree]

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By all that is holy.......:eek

That´s amazing....any chance you´d be offering these?

-Lars

 

[Bigturc]

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Holy crap!!! :confused

I can't believe how your lines are crisp and the symetry is good!!! Ditto on the question above! :love

 

[Guardian Devil]

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That is breath-taking :thumbsup The best one yet I'd say

 

[CSMacLaren]

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I'm hoping to continue this build with the rest of his armor, so tune in. . .

This is my favorite sculpt to date.

I've attempted a symmetrical ROTS Vader sculpt, and I found it helpful to constantly check for asymmetry in the mirror.

The bottom right jawline (the vertical line that runs down to the corner of the jaw) differs in angle to the left (as you look at it). You may also want to check the lower right corner as it appears lower than the left.

The left ear is also a bit higher than the right.

But if you don't want to address these, it's a darned nice sculpt, and I'd probably be in line for one!

Do consider a bust. If you're doing armor, the bust is only the upper portion of the armor! :thumbsup

 

[VashDstampede]

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Again, I appreciate all the nice comments.

As far as symmetry goes, that's the best I could do on this version.
I'm too afraid to screw it up to fix any more on the clay sculpt, but if I get the urge, I may do something when I get a casting.
This was a great learning experience for me and I think a mixed media using cut outs and clay, rather than clay alone, would render more symmetrical pieces.

As far as the armor, I'll be starting from the top down, so a bust would certainly be a possibility

I didn't think there would be a market for these helmets, since so many have been done, but I will make some available to any interested.

 

[Bigturc]

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The market is born from the awesomeness of the sculpt

Man, a top armor would be awesome. You could even form it in ABS to keep the cost low? I really liked the sideshow one, but there was no way I could justify 700$ for it!

 

[VashDstampede]

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I know what you mean Bigturc.
I've been eyeing that bust since it first came out and I seriously thought of buying one.
However, I wanted to do both versions and no way could I afford one, let alone two.
So although silicone and resin costs a couple of hundred dollars, I could get several helmets.

By the way, since I used foam as an armature, I only used about 4 bricks of clay on this helmet at around $6 a piece. Since I can salvage the clay and use it again after molding, this project was well worth it:thumbsup.

 

[DDevil192]

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id be in for one that thing is beautiful!! very impressive, smooth and defined. love that helmet man, great look, great work!

Griff

 

[Bigturc]

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Well, there you go!
Cheap project for you, ends up in a cheaper cost for us! lol

 

[acid burn]

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OMFG! That is the best .....Hasbro Clonetrooper mod I have ever seen! hands down! Oh & the Ironman helmet aint have bad either!
Doood! you are a talent!!!
I want one!!!!! since I'm not getting a Jango bust anytime soon :lol
Seriously amazing work my friend!:thumbsup

 

[Kris Lyssara]

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Looks great, man. Symmetry looks to be slightly off in the back, and the seams don't look well-defined enough, but that's about it. Oh, the "forehead" is too big... the "brow" needs to be at a larger angle to the forehead than it is currently.