PHArchivist
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Outstanding, Tom...!
Restoring the original American Werewolf...
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Lord of the props
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WOW talk about talent
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Outstanding work my friendthumbsupthumbsup
eekeekOutstanding work my friend
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Thanks to everyone for the extremely kind words!
I'm just honored to have had the chance to work on this incredible piece and I'm thrilled to see so many others who appreciate it
Excellent question... unfortunately, there are just too many factors and considerations to really give a firm answer. Every piece ages differently and treatment, handling, exposure to types of light, etc, all play a role.
I do take steps to help add barriers to the aging process, via sealing and internal patches that extend past the actual repairs. I also use flexible materials, with the intent that over time they will flex as the piece shrinks, dries or settles. The goal is to get as many good years out of a piece as possible.
Tom
I'm just honored to have had the chance to work on this incredible piece and I'm thrilled to see so many others who appreciate it
Excellent question... unfortunately, there are just too many factors and considerations to really give a firm answer. Every piece ages differently and treatment, handling, exposure to types of light, etc, all play a role.
I do take steps to help add barriers to the aging process, via sealing and internal patches that extend past the actual repairs. I also use flexible materials, with the intent that over time they will flex as the piece shrinks, dries or settles. The goal is to get as many good years out of a piece as possible.
Tom
darthvaderv
Sr Member
Very consistent and outstanding level of work as normal :thumbsup
moviebuff5
Sr Member
Amazing job!
burningman
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Simply fatastic! YOur work is incredible and that is one of the best Werewolves in any film Bob must be a happy guy. Thanks for sharing.
Send some pics to Rick so he knows his baby is getting the much needed care it deserves
Send some pics to Rick so he knows his baby is getting the much needed care it deserves
Emperor Turpentine
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Well done Tom, awesome restoration job!
Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing this.
helmethead833
New Member
Once again. Fantastic work. You are the man!!
Tom, I'm running out of superlatives (and emoticons) to describe your work. So I'll just say...Wow!
The Wook
ps~What's the pressure like? When we make replica props or masks, we all feel pressure to get it right--but that feeling of pressure has got to utterly pale in comparison to the extreme pressure felt restoring an iconic screen-used original. So what's your secret, Tom...are you immune to extreme pressure, or do you just thrive on it?
The Wook
ps~What's the pressure like? When we make replica props or masks, we all feel pressure to get it right--but that feeling of pressure has got to utterly pale in comparison to the extreme pressure felt restoring an iconic screen-used original. So what's your secret, Tom...are you immune to extreme pressure, or do you just thrive on it?
Thanks so much to everyone! It means the world to me.
Oh boy... neither? :lol It definitely affects me though I do OK with pressure I guess.
Normally, I'd say each piece affects me about the same amount. I feel like every single piece is very important to somebody. I've got a job to do and stay as positive as I can and do the absolute best work I can on every project.
That said, the time added some extra pressure on this particular project.
Usually, when I've got a piece in my shop, my schedule allows for some "sinking in" time. Time where I can just soak up what the piece is, reflect on that and plan my approach, etc.
With this, it was all done on-site and much more quickly than normal. I had to come in with a plan that was ready to roll. I'd do pretty well putting pressure out of my mind and then I'd hear Bob saying, "Oh wait till Rick sees this!" and I'd have a little "eek!" moment.
Overall, though, the pressure fades quickly once the real re-assembly type work starts. Once some visual progress is made, it's somewhat natural to build on the momentum and think positively.
There was a very cool moment when the work was complete. For days I'd been a little tight in working space and very close to the wolf's head. Once I was set to call it "done", we moved some things around and worked the wolf into his new position angled out from the corner. For the first time in a while, I was able to get a good 15 feet away or so and look at him head-on.
Chills.
Not because of my work or anything like that... it was just HIM. It was the main character from one of my favorite films staring at me. What a feeling.
Tom
Oh boy... neither? :lol It definitely affects me though I do OK with pressure I guess.
Normally, I'd say each piece affects me about the same amount. I feel like every single piece is very important to somebody. I've got a job to do and stay as positive as I can and do the absolute best work I can on every project.
That said, the time added some extra pressure on this particular project.
Usually, when I've got a piece in my shop, my schedule allows for some "sinking in" time. Time where I can just soak up what the piece is, reflect on that and plan my approach, etc.
With this, it was all done on-site and much more quickly than normal. I had to come in with a plan that was ready to roll. I'd do pretty well putting pressure out of my mind and then I'd hear Bob saying, "Oh wait till Rick sees this!" and I'd have a little "eek!" moment.
Overall, though, the pressure fades quickly once the real re-assembly type work starts. Once some visual progress is made, it's somewhat natural to build on the momentum and think positively.
There was a very cool moment when the work was complete. For days I'd been a little tight in working space and very close to the wolf's head. Once I was set to call it "done", we moved some things around and worked the wolf into his new position angled out from the corner. For the first time in a while, I was able to get a good 15 feet away or so and look at him head-on.
Chills.
Not because of my work or anything like that... it was just HIM. It was the main character from one of my favorite films staring at me. What a feeling.
Tom
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