CSMacLaren
Sr Member
What can give you a better "emotion" of the movie as a really accurate Prop?:confused
But it is a great marketing idea.."its not 100% accurate..BUT...the emotions are better!"-And you see..it works with some guys.
I can understand this point with the look on others not so talented "vaderartists".But nothing goes over a real authentic cast.
Oh..I got my CFO cast this week...great.:thumbsup
Why you like the Quasimodo more as the EFX is because the Quasimodo is a lot better painted.If bookface would repaint an EFX legend it would be a lot better helmet as his own creation.I´m only talking about the cast...the finish is another point.But if you have a good authentic cast with a superior finish ...nothing can beat this.
Oh..and 16 years ago..my birthday..a friend is wearing my ultimate prophelmet..:
http://up.picr.de/32040255di.jpg
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It is entirely your prerogative to dislike my work and artistic process. However, saying in mockery that I am saying "its not 100% accurate..BUT...the emotions are better!" sounds personal - and furthermore misreprents my work and decade-long contribution to the community. Having seen your comments about me for some time, it seems like we've gotten off on the wrong foot, and I don't know what I did to offend you. I'd like to see if we can work this out because I've always held your Reveal work very highly.
Would it be fair to say, based on your comments above, that the eFX Legend is categorically "a really accurate prop" and "real authentic cast"? I do not disagree at all that a repainted eFX Legend would look wonderful, but are you familiar with the dome warpage to the line? This warpage, interestingly, carries over to the PCR.
Bookface and I are humbled that some fellow fans have preferred our work over the eFX despite it's lineage advantage. I don't mind you not accepting the artistic labor we've invested in - as opposed to a factory that mass-produces something pre-existing. Fellow fans recognize we didn't do the easy route of recasting an eFX or Don Post Deluxe, making a few tweaks, giving it an automotive finish and calling it a day. We chose a much harder route that most wouldn't accept. I'm personally grateful this work resonates with them, and I'd feel it disingenuous if anyone implied these people are ignorant.
Separately, there are people who have attempted repaints of the eFX PCR, and to the trained eye it somehow still looks like a plastic helmet with additional rough paint over it.
If a really accurate prop, by default and by virtue of its accuracy, provides better emotion, then that's great - but you're missing the point of my work entirely. I'm not trying to deliver a prop kit or prop helmet. Rather, I'm trying to capture an experience. This is much harder. And it's also counter a climate where "accuracy" has ruled for the last 10-15 years. The accuracy game enables some to be arrogant bullies and to decide who's helmet is valid and who's isn't. Despite the degree of original sculpting, some have inadequately labeled my work because they didn't understand the extensivity of labor, time and love put in.
I get it's not your cup of tea. I've never said it's perfectly accurate. It was as accurate as I perceived accuracy at the time making it. Like those who study Michelangelo's David for years, I still learn and perceive things; I'd like to do more.
Maybe you'd be happier seeing my upcoming Rogue One. Since the screen used face came from me, I think it would qualify in your eyes as "a really accurate prop". Until then, I'm totally open to learning more from you, and I hope whatever differences there may be between us can easily pass.
I also open this up to everyone reading: there are some negative opinions about me - some deserved, and some due to the fact that the Vader hobby is highly political. But instead of forming your opinions through heresay, just ping me on Facebook - and have your favorite beverage ready, and I'll get one myself, and I'd be more than happy to answer any questions on sculpting and the magic of Star Wars any time. :cheers