NeoKazama Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 8 hours ago, MeanGene said: Update. Continuing texturing. Exploring what is possible. Trying to not restrict my imagination. Looking for what people think. Want to put some Predator glyphs on the helmet somewhere. Not sure where. Where do you guys think? Wherever they are, I am going to find a way to put them on in a caligraphy style. Blend the two somehow, both are very similar anyway so it should work. Honestly Gene, this is a beautiful sculpt. You took it from a concept on paper to reality by capturing the essence of what Rob draw on his sketch. You mentioned that you wanted to add some predator glyphs on this, but to my opinion (since you are asking for one) is that Pred glyphs would be to simple, this is a bio that've seen stuff. It's a samurai inspired lid. The character probably was there in the battlefield against the Japanese and to honor them after death, made this helmet. I found this cool article a while back when looking for inspiration as well. It talks about how the Japanese writing started with the introduction of Kanji (China) but there are stories of another original characters used before Kanji. Even the ninjas used it in a way to encrypt their messages. Again, this might sound silly since we are talking of using this on a prop, but i think it adds depth to what you are making. Here is the article. https://medium.com/@chrisgaul/spirit-scripts-japans-mysterious-outcast-alphabets-5b3ea905fc Keep up the good work brotha! -Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Chris, that article was great. I love Japanese culture. Sat in a semester of Japanese language and flunked miserably, but loved it. There is so much in the Japanese culture that could translate to some crazy creative Predator stuff. As for the helmet. I am with you. Just regular predator Glyphs has been done before. I keep toying with the idea that maybe it is a mix of the predator glyphs with kanji. Maybe incorporating these other lost script languages will give it an ancient feel. I am gonna print some stuff out and draw some things on paper. The dome of the helmet is blank at the moment. Maybe I put the kanji there? I want to avoid doing what is already been done, so just simply lining them up straight up and down screams "Wolf". Overall I keep trying to image a backstory to this thing. X Y Z happened, which means the helmet would be "this way or that". The story builds the character rigth? Gives it direction. Thanks for that link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Kamiyo mojo script. WOW. These are strong contenders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoKazama Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Yeah definitely endless possibilities. Looking forward what you can come up with. You can always give it a personal touch to it by adding Jigoro Kano's name in Kanji. In a way he also followed the path of the Samurai (Jujutsu) 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 Inspirational Oni demon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzyHuntress Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Just now, MeanGene said: Inspirational Oni demon. The oni mask horns are so cool. They would definitely look good on a predators mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen1r_design Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 5:11 AM, MeanGene said: Appreciate the kind words. Glad you see the Celtic influence here. Robs sketch had some of that element to it and I am glad it shines through on the sculpt. Love your avatar by the way. Such a badass predator. As for the battle damage, I am going to work some of it in subtly. It was suggested by someone to do some samurai sword slashes across the face. I think I will save that for after a casting is made. Probably better to not put that in the master copy when it can be done later with a dremel tool in a custom way. Call this sculpt the blank slate and castings made can be damaged up accordingly. Anytime! oh yeah definitely. Oh yeah definitely see it call me crazy I almost thought you where Rob all this time just used different name thatever happened to him? He still around or active? But seriously keep up good work Gene! Thanks! It's one favorites by narinstudios I'm working similar piece but it's neca fig I'm emulating a little bit of Narin and Rob's work I'll eventually get lot my neca re-tooled sculpts up soon. Oh no doubt it add nice touch battle damaged marks,I feel you on that I'm same way with 1/12 stuff it's tiny details that count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanDeThanGuan10 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Looks bloody amazing thus far, cannot wait to see how it all comes to life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 Making some serious progress. Lots of details to align and resculpted some asymmetrical areas. Lots of detail work ahead. Also need to make a decision on the Predator glyphs mixed with Japanese caligraphy. A blending of the two cultures. Appreciate everyone's support. This has been challenging for a number of reasons. Work in progress: Left side of the face is not complete. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzyHuntress Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 The mask is looking awesome already. It will look fantastic when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YautjaGuardian Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 4 hours ago, MeanGene said: Making some serious progress. Lots of details to align and resculpted some asymmetrical areas. Lots of detail work ahead. Also need to make a decision on the Predator glyphs mixed with Japanese caligraphy. A blending of the two cultures. Appreciate everyone's support. This has been challenging for a number of reasons. Work in progress: Left side of the face is not complete. Goddamn that's awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Quick video of the near complete progress. received_386226923409660.mp4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzyHuntress Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Really looking amazing. You clearly have the skills to create such awesome suites, mask and the gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 looks great... looking forward to seeing the finished one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Experimenting with the detail work. Maybe chance some of it. I've been making some big changes, sleep ok the decision and revisit it the next day with another perspective. Getting ever closer. Somehow the line keeps moving. 😁 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lwoff0677 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 ls that Lego I see !!😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Shh... of course! Cheating my way to detail texture. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kithunter Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 the detail is so insane gene, it has everything on point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Thanks boss.' I've been hemming and hawing over molding it. Has been a LONG time since i molded in silicone. Worried about screwing it up. I am thinking the mold will be a fall project when my business slows down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 Big update. Finished the sculpture today. Made a video talking about some of the design choice and ideas. Appreciate any feedback. 👍 The Japanese kanji on the top says "death oni" or "death demon" ☝️Death Demon. Next Steps: Mold the helmet using mold max rebound 25. Make resin casting. Paint casting a deep red color. Think Japanese samurai armor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator666thepain666 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 fuck yes, love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 @PredatoRob Thanks for such a great design. Absolutely inspiring. Thanks Bryan! Appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virateck Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 That's a hell of a sculpt !!! Can't wait to see the first casts !! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 PXL_20220907_172121047.mp4 Silicone mold is done. Mold max 30 brushable. Thanks to Lee for tips on smoothing the silicone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggs.obj Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 no joke, been waiting to see this project come to fruition since 2009! Goodluck on the mold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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