YODA RETURNS TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #277 3-14-12
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Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
Wow. I'm a teen again.
Wow. I'm a teen again.
propologist
Sr Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
when i was a visual manager with Bass Pro Shops we would dig them up and like them sit in the sun for awhile after we sprayed them down. It got out most of the buggies. We didn't want them to damage our taxidermy
when i was a visual manager with Bass Pro Shops we would dig them up and like them sit in the sun for awhile after we sprayed them down. It got out most of the buggies. We didn't want them to damage our taxidermy
Simmon M
Sr Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
Gino, have you tried looking in pet shops? There are places that sell huge pieces of driftwood for the really serious aquarists (i.e the Monster fish collectors). You may want to explore online aquarium retailers too.
All the wood is pre-treated so you wouldn't have to worry about it being infested with bugs or anything. Might be worth a shot ...
Gino, have you tried looking in pet shops? There are places that sell huge pieces of driftwood for the really serious aquarists (i.e the Monster fish collectors). You may want to explore online aquarium retailers too.
All the wood is pre-treated so you wouldn't have to worry about it being infested with bugs or anything. Might be worth a shot ...
simplyprops
Active Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
I need one of these. Seriously it's awesome. I'll put all my money for something like this. Simply amazing to behold. Thanks for sharing.
I need one of these. Seriously it's awesome. I'll put all my money for something like this. Simply amazing to behold. Thanks for sharing.
Riceball
Master Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
I'd also try reptile shops, they often have interesting pieces of old twisted wood but I'm not sure that I've ever seen any large enough for a 1:1 Yoda though.
I'd also try reptile shops, they often have interesting pieces of old twisted wood but I'm not sure that I've ever seen any large enough for a 1:1 Yoda though.
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
Gino,I was reading your prop archive about how you built Yoda. I was interested in the foam body you built. Do you have any PICS of what it looks like or patterns? It's the last thing I need to do to finish mine.
Did you switch the string on the necklace for leather? What would you recommend? Round leather cord or flat leather?
Gino,I was reading your prop archive about how you built Yoda. I was interested in the foam body you built. Do you have any PICS of what it looks like or patterns? It's the last thing I need to do to finish mine.
Did you switch the string on the necklace for leather? What would you recommend? Round leather cord or flat leather?
Cyberman
Sr Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
To be honest I would do what the experts like Tom and Bjorn would do... create a tree root display from scratch... Just study the forms and build it in Styrene and add layers onto that or sculpt onto it... one would be extremely fortunate to find something on this planet that would look much like Dagobah... plus if you made it oneself one would have much more control over the look and feel of the display.
To be honest I would do what the experts like Tom and Bjorn would do... create a tree root display from scratch... Just study the forms and build it in Styrene and add layers onto that or sculpt onto it... one would be extremely fortunate to find something on this planet that would look much like Dagobah... plus if you made it oneself one would have much more control over the look and feel of the display.
GINO
Sr Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
I don't think I would entertain the idea of a sculpted tree. No offense to anyone but I don't believe that anything would be as good or as realistic as the real thing.
On the dagobah set, there were tree parts, roots, and dead logs all around.
In this picture, the dead tree was actually on location and I just set the puppet on it for the shot. I would have loved to take it home, but again, I'm sure it was TOTALLY infested with all kinds of sick bugs.
I just want something that looks just like it, but totally clean and safe.
Here is the pic I'm talking about:
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I don't think I would entertain the idea of a sculpted tree. No offense to anyone but I don't believe that anything would be as good or as realistic as the real thing.
On the dagobah set, there were tree parts, roots, and dead logs all around.
In this picture, the dead tree was actually on location and I just set the puppet on it for the shot. I would have loved to take it home, but again, I'm sure it was TOTALLY infested with all kinds of sick bugs.
I just want something that looks just like it, but totally clean and safe.
Here is the pic I'm talking about:
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scottstoybox
New Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
Hi Gino,
I'm new here and haven't posted much yet, but one thing I did in creating museum scenic displays might help you out. If there was a particular natural element such as a fallen limb or the like, we would bag it in the largest plastic bag we could find and drop in a small bug fogger. You need to close up the bag, but leave some way for the excess gas to escape. When the fogger has penetrated the wood for several hours, it would be safe to remove from the bag and inspect. It will have to air out for quite some time, but is very effective. You could, if the limb is too big for a bag, bring the limb into your garage and bug bomb it there as well. We did a large number at one time that way and it would kill all the creepy crawlers like that. If you are doing it in your garage, the atomizing or fuming bug bombs are the best for deep penetration, but the foggers do work too. To be safe, I'd inspect for any bugs and if you still see live ones, fog it a second time or even a third. You may see motion imediately after the bomb because the bugs are drawn to the surface to run from the fumes. That's the time to hit it again! the idea is that you may be driving them from deep inside as well as just under the bark.
Hope this helps! I know how frustrating it is to see the PERFECT set piece and you either can't take it with you or it is impractical to do so...This is a happy compromise.
Scott
Hi Gino,
I'm new here and haven't posted much yet, but one thing I did in creating museum scenic displays might help you out. If there was a particular natural element such as a fallen limb or the like, we would bag it in the largest plastic bag we could find and drop in a small bug fogger. You need to close up the bag, but leave some way for the excess gas to escape. When the fogger has penetrated the wood for several hours, it would be safe to remove from the bag and inspect. It will have to air out for quite some time, but is very effective. You could, if the limb is too big for a bag, bring the limb into your garage and bug bomb it there as well. We did a large number at one time that way and it would kill all the creepy crawlers like that. If you are doing it in your garage, the atomizing or fuming bug bombs are the best for deep penetration, but the foggers do work too. To be safe, I'd inspect for any bugs and if you still see live ones, fog it a second time or even a third. You may see motion imediately after the bomb because the bugs are drawn to the surface to run from the fumes. That's the time to hit it again! the idea is that you may be driving them from deep inside as well as just under the bark.
Hope this helps! I know how frustrating it is to see the PERFECT set piece and you either can't take it with you or it is impractical to do so...This is a happy compromise.
Scott
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
That's your yoda?!?!?!? I thought it was a pic from ESB!
I don't think I would entertain the idea of a sculpted tree. No offense to anyone but I don't believe that anything would be as good or as realistic as the real thing.
On the dagobah set, there were tree parts, roots, and dead logs all around.
In this picture, the dead tree was actually on location and I just set the puppet on it for the shot. I would have loved to take it home, but again, I'm sure it was TOTALLY infested with all kinds of sick bugs.
I just want something that looks just like it, but totally clean and safe.
Here is the pic I'm talking about:
.
That's your yoda?!?!?!? I thought it was a pic from ESB!
Trap Joe
Sr Member
Re: YODA'S RETURN TO DAGOBAH!! -see post #99 5-10-09
to Cyberman, you listen. His idea is the best way to go. It will look as realistic as a real tree, IF YOU ARE ABLE TO SCULPT.
to Cyberman, you listen. His idea is the best way to go. It will look as realistic as a real tree, IF YOU ARE ABLE TO SCULPT.
