gorb's paint & putty pony show

[SaintToad]

I am certain this is going to be an awesome project. Sculpt is off to a great start and I know there will be drama & atmosphere a’plenty by the time you’re done with the scene.

[Lothaar]

I really like the set up for the diorama. The sculpt is really looking cool. Can't wait to see how things come together.

[gorb]

This is ace!!

Thank you maxwin!

Voted and comment left for your Brute.
And wonderful work on sculpting the Alien!

Thank you Graishak, I appreciate it!

I am certain this is going to be an awesome project. Sculpt is off to a great start and I know there will be drama & atmosphere a’plenty by the time you’re done with the scene.

Thanks SaintToad, I've got a specific idea in mind that I want to pull off, I appreciate your support!

I really like the set up for the diorama. The sculpt is really looking cool. Can't wait to see how things come together.

Thanks Lothaar! Yeah it is bare bones, but I just needed to check the proportions and layout.

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I've been working on a couple of things at once, mostly sculpting, since I have the tools, clays and putties out.

Here is one of a girl on a hoverbike, fixing her hair before flying off.
It is still WIP, so a bit of smoothing to do and of course the diorama, then the paintjob. Almost there lol.
It is based on a painting by Kan Liu, titled "Tying hair and getting ready"
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/QrKxvr

He uses a very punchy palette, even for the kind of dystopian scenes he paints. I love them.
This specific painting had the girl sitting on her hoverbike, leaning one foot out, so I thought at 35mm scale it is entirely possible to hold the entire bike and figurine up on one leg (toe, actually).
That should be enough to give the elusion that the bike is actually hovering, since it (the bike) would have so much bulk that you can't believe otherwise, especially if her posture was one of sitting, as opposed to supporting.

Was I succesful?

[BloodASmedium]

Whooooa somebody’s been getting sharp wow

[ekipage]

Sweet new figure you are sculpting!

[Kretcher]

Looks nicee

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[Dexter0015]

This new sculpt is niiiiiice. and yes, it works!

[Kuribo]

That looks great. I'll take one to paint! It is impressive to be able to sculpt one thing really well but this is something completely different you're working on and really shows how skilled you are. I look forward to seeing more of this lady in the near future!

[maxwin]

You're killing me with all this coolness!

[SaintToad]

Yeah man, the pose is convincing. The bulk of the bike really makes it seem like it’s hovering.

[gorb]

Whooooa somebody’s been getting sharp wow

Thanks BaM! I'm trying to push the sculpting really hard, keeping edges as sharp as I can and trying to smooth the surfaces. Thanks for the enouragement!

Sweet new figure you are sculpting!

Cheers ekipage, I'm glad you like her!

Looks nicee

Thanks Kretcher, much appreciated!

This new sculpt is niiiiiice. and yes, it works!

Thanks heaps Dexter. I wasn't sure whether I'd be able to sell the effect. Glad you like it!

That looks great. I'll take one to paint! It is impressive to be able to sculpt one thing really well but this is something completely different you're working on and really shows how skilled you are. I look forward to seeing more of this lady in the near future!

Haha, thanks Kuribo! I'd have to make a couple of interesting cuts to be able to make a usable mold out of her.
Thank you for the very encouraging and kind words!

You're killing me with all this coolness!

Thanks maxwin, I'm glad you like it!

Yeah man, the pose is convincing. The bulk of the bike really makes it seem like it’s hovering.

Thanks Rhett, I appreciate it! I was afraid that it might just look like she's holding up a bike without wheels
I'm happy it is passing your critical eye, thanks for commenting!

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Here is an update on the aliens diorama: I'm finished with the sculpts, I can now focus on the layout of the scene.
As you know I love aliens surprise attacking out of overhead pipes and ducts.
Bursting, so to speak.

The alien was super fun to sculpt, since he is organic, with all sorts of odd bulges and pipe-like elements.
Also, each film (plus the graphic novels) gave the xenomorphs their own look, so there is no real right or wrong wrt the anatomy of the creature.
As long you've got the banana shaped head, you're good to go.

[BloodASmedium]

This def is your best coming up!’n

[ekipage]

So start cutting away to print that lady and hoover bike!

Alien and Marine dio looks really good! Now you just need to figure out a way to get the marine saying: "That's it man, Game Over! What are we going to do now" in Bill Paxton's voice

[Dexter0015]

As long you've got the banana shaped head, you're good to go.

Ah ah, so true.


The sculpt is fantastic and the diorama is taking shape nicely.
The marine as absolutely no idea that's coming for him. Brilliant.

[Kuribo]

Really nice work and that dio is going to be your best yet when painted up. You just go from strength to strength!

[bullfrog]

The alien is my favourite for sure. I like the long claw like fingers and the face. Anyone who can do more than just mix GreenStuff up (about my skill limit) has my kudos.

[gorb]

This def is your best coming up!’n

Thanks for the vote of confidence BaM! I'm pretty excited about it too

So start cutting away to print that lady and hoover bike!
Alien and Marine dio looks really good! Now you just need to figure out a way to get the marine saying: "That's it man, Game Over! What are we going to do now" in Bill Paxton's voice

Haha! No I think I'll keep her as a one-off. Once I figure out my molding and casting process a bit better I'll think about making copies of models
Thanks, yeah, all sorts of titles for this piece keep popping up in my head. Mostly quotes from the movie. Like everyone else here I must have watched it about 5000 times by now lol

Ah ah, so true.
The sculpt is fantastic and the diorama is taking shape nicely.
The marine as absolutely no idea that's coming for him. Brilliant.

Cheers Dexter, I am very happy you like it! Yup, that marine is toast

Really nice work and that dio is going to be your best yet when painted up. You just go from strength to strength!

Thanks Kuribo, your kind words are very much appreciated my friend!

The alien is my favourite for sure. I like the long claw like fingers and the face. Anyone who can do more than just mix GreenStuff up (about my skill limit) has my kudos.

Haha! Thanks bullfrog. All you need to do now with that greenstuff ball is roll it in a sausage and wham! alien
Seriously, thanks for the kind compliment, I appreciate it

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I've started working on the bases a bit, for biker babe I want to have her sitting on a desert plain, with some scenery in the background. Going for a kind of infinite terrain effect, curved around her.
It is all very experimental for me, no idea if this'll work

[Dexter0015]

I love the unorthodox display. I'm looking forward to see where you'll take it.

[maxwin]

Excited to see this take shape! Looks like you have gone all chips in.

[Flaming Tiki]

Wow Gorb the sculpts all look so good, can't wait to 'em in some paint!