MeanGene Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Ha! Totally forgot about that for a minute. I will have to find that old pic of the original sculpt. I think this has been a long time coming for all of us. I think by this weekend I will have a finished casting. 👍👍 Stand by for launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Mother jacket is complete. Used a box of plaster bandages that were kicking around the shop. Easy to work with. Slightly messy. Dries fast. Holds strong. Also very inexpensive. De-molding will happen tomorrow. I'll try and take a video documenting the process. Maybe reveal the moment on camera. Thanks for the support folks. 859691879_PXL_20220907_2015160604.mp4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PredatoRob Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) Absolute perfection, dude. Originally when I did these the thought of actually sculpting them never entered my mind. So, they were not really sculpt-friendly. However, you've proven that to be wrong, and in a big way! That's incredible. It's crazy to see something I scribbled down 16+ years ago in 3-D. Totally blows my mind. Truly inspirational work man. Also, I'm glad you mentioned what kind of clay you were using. I'm getting really tired of using ROMA when I did sculpt (been a while.) Tired of the stink, and at this point I don't even know what 'medium' it is. I can vouch for using a toaster oven. They work sooooo well - so much better than a crockpot or bread maker. Except ROMA has a tendency to get a little too hot and the sulfur will actually seperate from the clay itself; I. E. little yellow slivers/chunks. Gross. And not good for the skin! Brilliant work my friend. Edited September 8, 2022 by PredatoRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks for the vote of confidence Rob. I can speak for all in saying your sketches inspire all of us. They are just so uniquely badass. Ill be sure to get a casting made for you. I fully expect it to be painted and not sit in a box for a decade. 😁😁 Btw. Do you still have the original sketches? Ever thought about making full size copies/prints? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Found pics of the original helmet. Sculpted in WED clay. I would say this newer version is a much better version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 PXL_20220908_134820967.mp4 Finished. Came out beautiful. Little bit of clean up and trim some of the edging. Then time to make a casting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 So the first casting is out of the mold. Made a video to show it. Been a long road. Rob's sketch, my original failed sculpture. 10 years. New sculpture and now a helmet ready for paint. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oooICEMANooo Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Amazing congrats! 👏 maybe red, copper, idk I'm seeing many different colors. Quote ***MY-SEXY-INSTAGRAM*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kithunter Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 This what its all about gene... so amazing to see robs work come to life!!!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virateck Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Awesome !! The cast look so clean !! beautiful !! 😀 Is it me or your cast is really thin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 It's pretty thin. I wasn't trying to go super thick on this one. Checked it again at the shop today. It is thin but the casting resin firmed up nicely. It has proper strength. I'm ok with the thickness. It will end up on my wall for display. Any ideas on what the paint should be? This kinda red has been on my mind for a while. is it too "on the nose" of a paintjob? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Stan Winston School of Character arts is holding a contest. I happened to see it a few days ago on my youtube feed. So I figured why not?https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/discussion/9823/predator-bio-helmet-samurai-shinto#latest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 In case anyone is not currently following out Hunter's Lair Suit Builders Guild Facebook page. Click this link, Like the page and cast a vote for my next helmet build. https://www.facebook.com/groups/hunterslairsuitbuilders/permalink/2240760102755859/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 First finished bio helmet. Red samurai armor inspired. Thanks for the inspiration Rob! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usurper Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Never been a fan of bright colored bios or Preds for that matter. until this. And that’s because the color is executed well. Not super bright and obviously I love heavy weathering. congrats now get on with the rest of the suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 On the wall. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 3 copies for customers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Shinto complete. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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