Crash Corrigan's N'Bonga

DarkHelmet

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With much encouragement from the wonderful gang over on the Ape Suit Cinema FB page, I've started my Crash Corrigan N'Bonga suit build.

I started out using medium Monster Clay and though it's a great clay, I found it hard to work with. I know it takes time but I had WED Clay on hand and started over with that. I must say WED is great stuff. Easy to blend and manipulate. I doubt I'll ever use anything else.

40 sq ft of NFT is here and I've got my muscle suit. Seamstress has been hired. Just have to get the mask molded. I'm following Steve Neill's great Moonwatcher build video to the letter. He really clarified the process and took the mystery out it (thanks Steve!!).

Here are the first round of progress pics. This is a very ambitious project and I'm taking it slow so don't expect timely updates but I'll do my best for those interested.


Bonga scared the crap out of me as a kid. Seriously. In fact, ALL the Hollywood Gorilla Men did their job scaring kids but Bonga was it for me. He was a true monster that seemed part human with the receding hairline, bushy eyebrows and perfect ape moves by Crash.

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I'm using David Mosher's half head form, which is perfect! I highly recommend it.


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Yes, but I've decided to use hockey shoulder pads. They are better proportioned, lighter, cooler and allows more freedom of movement.
 
I'm learning my quest for accuracy is not a good thing when it comes to sculpting. I tend to overwork things to the point of having to start over. As with Barbering, knowing when to stop is half the battle.

Here is some updated pics. I'm stopping while the stopping's good.

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Mold is done!

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What an interesting process. Used TC-1630 which set up a lot quicker than it says. I had about 5 minute working time. It turned amazingly well considering it's my first time doing any of this. I have to thank Steve Neill for sharing his process on creating Moonwatcher. Without that four part tutorial, I would have never attempted such an ambitious project.

Son of Bonga LIVES!!!
 
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