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This top view of the observatory for Meliador shows the astronomical chart painted on the floor. The planesphere covers some of that, which is why the planesphere can be removed. You can see several decorations done in in bas relief, among other adornments. The roof was particularly complex, since it was supposed to be broken.
While sculpting the roof, I had to use heavy support wires to maintain the proper shape. Once it was baked, then I could go about cutting the wires, and carving away further details.
The bronze work on top of the colummn was also difficult, as some of it was nearly unreachable! I used the harder sculpey for much of the column, since it was going to have to support a great deal of weight.
Again, this sort of bronze work is pretty common on Chicago museums, so I decided to give the roof and other surfaces a green patina.
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Viewer comments:
barkel
04-Oct-04
#104333 |  | Rating: 10
I am amazed at the effort you have put into every aspect of this diorama. The wizard alone is a 10, that's what I gave him. A fantastic cloak, fantastic NMM. Just a great piece. The base in great. The star chart, planesphere (whatever) is very cool. I gave it a 9. I thought if it looked a little bit more weathered it would fit the diorama better. But the ruined observatory is just wonderful. Every detail is amazing. Great job! 10! |
galdwin
30-Sep-04
#103810 |  | Rating: 10
Ouch! My eyes are burning when looking at that beauty!!! |
supervike
21-Sep-04
#102737 |  | Rating: 10
Great stuff, and completely deserving of a high score!! |
tidoco2222
16-Sep-04
#102096 |  | Rating: 10
Awesome what more can be said. |
fix
14-Sep-04
#101811 |  | Rating: 10
sublime! |
Trevor
14-Sep-04
#101765 |  | Rating: 10
Amazing! | |
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