Hylian Shield Zelda

BLACKULA727 · Dec 19, 2014

Hello all! It’s been a while since I’ve had something worth posting.
I started working on this shield mid September and now I’m coming to the end of it. It’s isn’t suppose to be 100% game accurate and is more so based on my own interpretation. I hope you like it

I started out with a bit of foam and carved and shaped it to the basic shape.

I then used free-form sculpt to cover the whole form:

I followed all that with body filler and spot putty to make it smooth.

Then I sculpted the rest of the shields parts with additional free form.

Here it is now after much body work and sanding….priming…filling….repeat

I am planning to mold it so I can make a shield for each of my two kids and maybe make some available.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks for viewing!

-Tony

Contec · Dec 19, 2014

Super nice, It would look real sweet over the mantlepiece....if i had a mantlepiece that is.

The Ronin · Dec 19, 2014

Beautiful! That would look amazing cold cast

CT7567 · Dec 19, 2014

Amazing Job! I plan to build one of these out of wood and metal in a few months.

RvanAken · Dec 19, 2014

I really like it. I make medieval shields for reënactment myself and am a bit of a historical shield buff, but I really like the different zelda shields. I'll be probably making a historical accurate version, when I figure out what which shield it will be.

Im really interested in the finished shield, keep is updated please.

-R-

Esdub1775 · Dec 19, 2014

impressive work !

Phataz1 · Dec 19, 2014

Amazing! Can't wait to see it completed :cool

BLACKULA727 · Dec 20, 2014

Wow! thank you all for the kind words. I'm currently in the middle of molding it. I will post pictures of the molding process later so everyone can see how I make my molds. Thanks again!

-Tony

Geo · Dec 22, 2014

Great job Tony!!!! Nice job documenting the process too! I'd be interested in a casting if you make them available.

Snow Builder · Dec 22, 2014

Truly beautiful work. Can't wait to see a finished and painted piece.

BLACKULA727 · Dec 22, 2014

Good morning all!

First, I want to thank everyone for the awesome comments. It means a lot to me that you like the progress thus far. I truly do appreciate the kind words.

Second, Molding time!

So…I still need to put the jacket on it. I couldn’t wait though, so here are some pics of the rubber going down.

Setup:

Rubber down/finished:

It took approximately 4 layers X 24oz (12oz part A & 12oz part B) pours of rebound 25 to achieve the desired thickness on the shield. One layer of straight rebound (NO thickening agent), 2 layers of thickened rebound (completely cover the whole thing). And, one final layer of straight rebound again (NO thickening agent).

I hope everyone enjoys this update. I look forward to showing the shell progress later.

Thanks again for viewing!

-Tony

The Ronin · Dec 23, 2014

Seriously can't wait to see more on this.

Contec · Dec 23, 2014

So....whats inside the silikon tower you have in the last picture...

The Ronin · Dec 23, 2014

Contec said:
So....whats inside the silikon tower you have in the last picture...

I was wondering the same thing

The Cog · Dec 23, 2014

This is incredible! Fantastic detail.

BLACKULA727 · Jan 2, 2015

The Ronin said:
Seriously can't wait to see more on this.

Ask and you shall receive….lol

Contec said:
So....whats inside the silikon tower you have in the last picture...
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The Ronin said:
I was wondering the same thing

It’s a Halo Reach gauntlet armor piece I was working on (3d model/Cleaned it up/Mold it) Nothing to special, going to make a couple for an existing suit of mine.

The Cog said:
This is incredible! Fantastic detail.

Thank you!

Well, without further delay, here is the results of the molding.
Creating the Jacket, I used Free form air by smooth on and mixed it following the directions that come with the product and rolled it out to ½ inch thickness and covered the entire silicone mold. I then waited over night for the material to harden and made a quick casting. The casting is made from Urethane resin and fiberglass cloth for added strength. I’ll post a finished one shortly.

Working with the Free Form Air:

Demolding and first casting:

I hope you like it.

Thanks for viewing!

-Tony

nick daring · Jan 2, 2015

Very cool!

So I guess Ican take it that you are a fan of the Free Form Air putty!

animefan · Jan 2, 2015

great work on the shield, looks awesome!

ronime · Jan 2, 2015

That is a gorgeous shield!

wrcromu · Jan 3, 2015

Looks awesome !! Very good job

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