| Cacique Caribe | 07 Jul 2007 3:53 p.m. PST |
I am thinking of two tables really: one above ground, the other for the tunnels (this last part is near complete): TMP link However, for the Morlocks' Sphinx, and the entrance to their underworld. This is the look I am after . . . picture
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picture For the siren towers on the Sphinx (I found something very similar in the travel toothbrush section of Walmart): picture QUESTION: Any other suggestions for the Sphinx and the above-surface surroundings? Thanks. CC
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| Cacique Caribe | 07 Jul 2007 4:21 p.m. PST |
For those airshafts around the Sphinx . . . picture . . . how about plastic desk grommets, turned upside down: link CC |
| Pictors Studio | 07 Jul 2007 4:44 p.m. PST |
Once again armorcast has your answer with their metal easter island heads. If you have a little talent with some sculpy you should be able to manage the "hair" or headress on those. |
| Cacique Caribe | 07 Jul 2007 4:49 p.m. PST |
Pictors Studio, I know I read it somewhere but, who has Armorcast now? And are they making all the product lines again? Thanks. CC |
| Pictors Studio | 07 Jul 2007 4:51 p.m. PST |
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| Pictors Studio | 07 Jul 2007 4:52 p.m. PST |
It looks like they have the metal easter island heads too: link |
| Pictors Studio | 07 Jul 2007 4:52 p.m. PST |
And the overhead pipeline from the other thread while I'm thinking about it: link |
| artslave | 07 Jul 2007 5:02 p.m. PST |
OK, this is a bit out there, but here is one approach to think about. I remember seeing doll heads in the craft stores of various sizes. It could be a lucky rummage sale find, as well. You just need a head form, so if dealing with a full dollie, best to do the cutting up in private! Now the doll head only gets the basic shape. It will require some of that sculpting talent you have already shown with the Tremour worm. I'd think a understructure for the hair with added detail, then the same for the modified mouth and bridge of the nose. Presto! I think those cone shapes can be had from model rocket supplies, if you would rather avoid carving them. Estes has all kinds of nose cones for custom rocket building. Otherwise, it would be a relaxing evening's work on the back porch with a whittling knife. Hey you wouldn't even have to use flint tools like I do! |
| artslave | 07 Jul 2007 6:36 p.m. PST |
Wow, Armourcast has added bunches of things to the list since the last time I looked. It seemed like just a week or so ago. I wonder if these guys will be at Historicon? On constructing big heads, there was a product I worked with way back in high school art that was a powdered sand type material. It mixed in water and then poured into a container to harden. We used card milk containers. When set, it was rigid but easy to shape with the same files and things used on plaster. It was stone-like and would do very well for this sort of thing. I'll look through some art catalogs to see if I can find it. I remember doing a sort of Easter Island type head with the stuff. |
| Cacique Caribe | 07 Jul 2007 7:40 p.m. PST |
"Wow, Armourcast has added bunches of things to the list since the last time I looked. It seemed like just a week or so ago. I wonder if these guys will be at Historicon?" Ok. Where the $)&$ are these Armorcast products nowadays? Please. Somebody tell me!!! CC |
| artslave | 07 Jul 2007 8:04 p.m. PST |
Well, it is in the Manufacturers listing under Armourcast, as the top link to the web store, not the second one which is for Battletech. Here is the link:
armorcast.com/store They have added dozens and dozens of things even since I last looked, when you were offering the Egyptian walls, CC. |
| artslave | 07 Jul 2007 8:09 p.m. PST |
Oh, I just put the same link to them that Pictors did. Let me know if this works for you. There is a category list along the left side with individual areas. I have been watching for the Egyptian stuff, and it has jumped from 6 to 18 items! |
| artslave | 07 Jul 2007 8:10 p.m. PST |
Oops, that should be 14 items. |
| Pictors Studio | 08 Jul 2007 5:37 a.m. PST |
It looks like their address is: Armorcast LLC,
13940 Cedar Road #224,
University Heights, Ohio 44118 Phone: 1-440-374-6099 |
| Cacique Caribe | 08 Jul 2007 7:07 a.m. PST |
Ooooo. That's a nice website. Thank you!!! CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 08 Jul 2007 10:25 a.m. PST |
Here are the Metal Easter Island Heads: link CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 08 Jul 2007 11:47 a.m. PST |
Here are some suggestions I got when I first started tinkering with the idea of a Sphinx: TMP link CC |
| Steve Hazuka | 09 Jul 2007 10:12 a.m. PST |
How big do you want thke these to be. A vacuum formed head like this would be great. Its almost life size and easy to work on but expensive!!!! |
| Steve Hazuka | 09 Jul 2007 10:26 a.m. PST |
Dude a stryofoam head! link |
| Cacique Caribe | 09 Jul 2007 10:41 a.m. PST |
NICE, particularly the smaller one!!! If solid, a bit of carving might be in order: * Move the eyes lower.
* Forehead will become the new hairline/head-dress
* Keep the neck to a minimum (I am trying to keep the overall size down to about 6-8 inches, at most) After all the carving and light sanding, a few coats of woodglue might do, to strengthen what is left and to prepare for painting. How does that sound? Thanks again. CC |
| artslave | 09 Jul 2007 11:34 a.m. PST |
These are head forms for wigs, and the ones I have are made of the open-cell type of styrofoam. It would be difficult or next to impossible to carve. The shape could be altered then filling done to smooth it out. It would certainly be easy to model on top of the head, and might be easier to work with than say a doll head as I had thought of. (BTW, I have several of these for holding and re-styling my 18th century wigs) |
| Steve Hazuka | 09 Jul 2007 12:55 p.m. PST |
I cut that type with hot knives. Maybe filing would be impossible but it's a great start. Not expensive either. |
| Cacique Caribe | 26 Aug 2007 7:11 p.m. PST |
I had not noticed how similar the face of the 1960 sphinx is to the faces of the actual Morlocks in the 2002 film: link CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 10 Sep 2007 1:37 p.m. PST |
Here is an interesting model of that Sphinx: link CC |
| Colonel Hairy Haggis | 10 Sep 2007 7:32 p.m. PST |
Have you thought of using a cheep childrens Halloween mask of "Darth Vader". Just paint it whatever "FleckStone" color you like and glue it to a box. Instant temple! It was just a cheep thought. As always, Hairy |
| Cacique Caribe | 10 Sep 2007 7:53 p.m. PST |
I like the idea of a Darth Vader as a quick substitute. However, a Halloween mask may be a bit big. I am trying to keep the overall size down to about 6-8 inches, at most. I would prefer something smaller, say 4 inches. Does anyone know if anyone ever made a Vader head toy that size? CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 10 Sep 2007 11:53 p.m. PST |
Wow. Look at the first two diorama photos on this site: link That's the EXACT look I'm after. CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 03 Jul 2008 3:07 p.m. PST |
Close up of the entrance below the Sphinx: picture CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 02 Jul 2009 9:33 p.m. PST |
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| J Womack 94 | 03 Jul 2009 2:43 p.m. PST |
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| Cacique Caribe | 03 Jul 2009 2:59 p.m. PST |
LOL. Well, I either posted the cool link (and I just found it by accident) on a separate thread, or add it on to this old one. I think it makes more sense to just add it, but there are some who have problems about that – because it messes up their perfect world. Can't win them all, I guess. :) CC |
| 28mmMan | 03 Jul 2009 5:05 p.m. PST |
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| Cacique Caribe | 03 Jul 2009 8:54 p.m. PST |
I'm really planning on making two; one for 28mm and one for 15mm. CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 24 Oct 2009 1:04 p.m. PST |
Here's a nice picture of the sphinx: picture CC |
John Leahy  | 29 Oct 2009 8:06 p.m. PST |
Hey Dan. The link shows as FORBIDDEN to me. Thanks, John |
| Cacique Caribe | 30 Oct 2009 6:20 a.m. PST |
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takes another stab at building a more perfect flight stand.
