welshwarrior123
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Sheer amazing!!! what a fantastic thread, the results of which are simply awe inspiring. Great work mate, Just subscribed to this. I cant wait to see more...
Bob the Alien (Giger inspired Alien)
- Thread starter Leigh
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Many thanks for the support guy's 
& thanks for the info on the possible sulfur issue, I can relax a little now
Although he's effectively ready for moulding, it'll be a little while before I can get stuck in with it.
I need to do a bit more research into the process & quantities of stuff needed etc. I need to decide for definate where the partitions will go & build them very carefully so as not to damage the surface etc.
Although I'm very nervous about the moulding, I'm looking forward to it as it will mean I can get on with the clear dome, the neck etc.
I've also got to build myself a rotocaster :rolleyes It'll probably be a hand cranked jobbie, but it'll be made of steel
& thanks for the info on the possible sulfur issue, I can relax a little now
Although he's effectively ready for moulding, it'll be a little while before I can get stuck in with it.
I need to do a bit more research into the process & quantities of stuff needed etc. I need to decide for definate where the partitions will go & build them very carefully so as not to damage the surface etc.
Although I'm very nervous about the moulding, I'm looking forward to it as it will mean I can get on with the clear dome, the neck etc.
I've also got to build myself a rotocaster :rolleyes It'll probably be a hand cranked jobbie, but it'll be made of steel
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Me too
:thumbsupHeres a pic I've just modded with the outline in the right place (the black line), If someone with some skill's could fill it in that would be great
Thanks:
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No problem!
Dome element came from this photo-
Dome element came from this photo-
Onigiri
Sr Member
Interesting. I always thought the dome ended halfway down the back of phallic shaped tip but that pic shows it ending at an angle before even reaching there...hmmmm.
Seems like most of the figures and replicas did that too but now that Im looking at pics of the real deal on line I see that it did indeed terminate earlier and was blended in. Live and learn. Awesome
Seems like most of the figures and replicas did that too but now that Im looking at pics of the real deal on line I see that it did indeed terminate earlier and was blended in. Live and learn. Awesome
IeatherfaceIX
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Everything looks Perfect Leigh! Amazing work! cant wait to see this Masterpiece finished.
Michael
Michael
JunkSabers1138
Sr Member
I have a question, are you going to have the dome overlap the perimeter tube along the sides and front of the head, or are your going to have it in parallel proximity to it? Both seemed to happen in the movie in various scenes (i want to say lack of oversight on the prop-masters part between takes) and in some promotional shots.
Which do you prefer and why?
Which do you prefer and why?
There were 5 or 6 heads made for the film & they're all different in some way
In one pic the dome wraps right over the rear & in others it stops half way & then theres that last image, like the one at the museum that's been blended & finished higher up with a rough texture to it? very strange?? Thank you
I have a question, are you going to have the dome overlap the perimeter tube along the sides and front of the head, or are your going to have it in parallel proximity to it? Both seemed to happen in the movie in various scenes (i want to say lack of oversight on the prop-masters part between takes) and in some promotional shots.
Which do you prefer and why?
I'm intending to have the dome on Bob clip over the tube but only just, & then paint the inside of the dome so that the tube can be seen through it. So it'll cover the tube like the Sano big chap. I personaly prefer that look
I'm not keen on the way most seem to do it, like dome on the HCG bust being on the inside of the tube so that the tube is fully exposed. I personally believe the tube should be covered but visible
EDIT: Clip over like this:
View attachment section dome Alien.bmp
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sterling archer
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Ingenious solution to the dome love it thumbsupthumbsup! I have to ask though, how are you going to mold the dome so it does just that?
thumbsupthumbsup! I have to ask though, how are you going to mold the dome so it does just that?
Ingenious solution to the dome love it
My plan to build a vac forming buck, is to cast up a head & build up the shape for the dome directly onto the head casting in polyester.
Then I can trim away the excess head material below dome level & build up a supporting structure in its place.
If I can find a place, I'll get the dome vac formed.
Once its formed I'll trim it along the line that'll be left in so that it should be a good fit all round.
Thats the plan at the moment anyway
It'll mean I'll have to sacrifice one head casting but tbh I cant think of a better way to do it?
What do you think?
JunkSabers1138
Sr Member
There were 5 or 6 heads made for the film & they're all different in some way
I'm intending to have the dome on Bob clip over the tube but only just, & then paint the inside of the dome so that the tube can be seen through it. So it'll cover the tube like the Sano big chap. I personaly prefer that look
I'm not keen on the way most seem to do it, like dome on the HCG bust being on the inside of the tube so that the tube is fully exposed. I personally believe the tube should be covered but visible
Interesting
can you post shots of these various heads, figures, and busts, so that we may see the differences in the dome shapes, constructions, and overlaps? EDIT- Which photo or figure is going to be your reference for dome shape? Thats another inconsistent thing about the film and promo material and endless replicas... the dome tends to change shape and size with each new installment. Also, I think you may have answered this, but how is the dome going to look at the front of the skull? flush? overlapping? or like some where it extends about an inch off the face (poorly fitted instances in those certain models, methinks)?
SankaraRaider
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OMG Leigh! This is just crazy!.. :eek
Been following this thread for a couple of months now, and you keep amazing me. Each update is like christmas.
Your talent and eye for detail is just mind-blowing and very inspiring. :thumbsup
Giger's Alien design is such a perfect and beautiful one, my absolute favorite creature design ever, and to replicate that is not an easy task, but you have succeeded sir!
I like how you've been faithful to the original, but also adding some subtle detailing and texture allover to make it your own. Can't wait to see it all finished up, with the dome and everything..
Congrats on finishing the headsculpt and thanks for an awesome thread..
Here's my take on how he could look like with the dome and tendons applied..
Been following this thread for a couple of months now, and you keep amazing me. Each update is like christmas.
Your talent and eye for detail is just mind-blowing and very inspiring. :thumbsup
Giger's Alien design is such a perfect and beautiful one, my absolute favorite creature design ever, and to replicate that is not an easy task, but you have succeeded sir!
I like how you've been faithful to the original, but also adding some subtle detailing and texture allover to make it your own. Can't wait to see it all finished up, with the dome and everything..
Congrats on finishing the headsculpt and thanks for an awesome thread..
Here's my take on how he could look like with the dome and tendons applied..
That is a great render! I'm wondering if the clear wrapped totally around the back end. Even though there is a seam visible in some pics, I'm wondering if maybe they glued the bottom to the top and then put the dome on by starting at the back and 'inserted' the skull into the back of the dome. Does that make sense?
OMG Leigh! This is just crazy!.. :eek
Been following this thread for a couple of months now, and you keep amazing me. Each update is like christmas.
Your talent and eye for detail is just mind-blowing and very inspiring. :thumbsup
Giger's Alien design is such a perfect and beautiful one, my absolute favorite creature design ever, and to replicate that is not an easy task, but you have succeeded sir!
I like how you've been faithful to the original, but also adding some subtle detailing and texture allover to make it your own. Can't wait to see it all finished up, with the dome and everything..
Congrats on finishing the headsculpt and thanks for an awesome thread..
Here's my take on how he could look like with the dome and tendons applied..
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