Goblin Sculpt

[moonmin82]

Here is a new(ish) project of mine: a goblin, for metal casting.

This is the second attempt at his face, the first of which I chopped off a month ago. The original head was a little too big and not especially orky. The new head looks a lot more fitting but is actually even bigger than the last!

I'm thinking of just working with his bulbous bonce and simply making him a lot more stocky!

 

[Gandalf the Grey]

I can't fault the sculpting, first class job. I'm just a little curious about the lack of body as it will have a big head and big feet. If that was your intention then no issues, but like I say I'm a bit curious.

 

[moonmin82]

Thanks! Glad the sculpting looks good

With his head and feet, if I'm honest I seem to struggle working any smaller! In my mind the head should have been half this size... 2/3 tops. With that in mind I may chop it off again and re-sculpt it smaller. At the same time, I may create a quick sketch to see how he would look with a bulkier body. If it looks like it just wouldn't work then I'll have to keep re-sculpting his head!

 

[CPTDanielSan]

Here is a new(ish) project of mine: a goblin, for metal casting.

This is the second attempt at his face, the first of which I chopped off a month ago. The original head was a little too big and not especially orky. The new head looks a lot more fitting but is actually even bigger than the last!

I'm thinking of just working with his bulbous bonce and simply making him a lot more stocky!

Great sculpt. Anything like this is beyond me. Likewise I'm also curious about the body and how you will pose/sculpt his right arm! Very interested to know.

 

[Gandalf the Grey]

I don't think you need much of a body, if you could see a bit more of the pot belly below the chin (from the straight on view). Personally I would leave the head as it is.

 

[moonmin82]

Cheers guys! As it stands I would build on his belly, bulk out his biceps and make his knees a touch more pronounced. The body is still a very basic framework in much need of refining.

His right arm will be wielding a weapon, which he will be in the motion of swinging from behind his back. It was initially going to be a sword but I'm now considering a crude hammer. Creating a blade was well and truly doing my head in!

 

[CPTDanielSan]

Sounds good will check back for updates. How about a pick axe of some kind?

 

[moonmin82]

Sounds good will check back for updates. How about a pick axe of some kind?

I may try a variety of weapon options, to see which comes out the best and which matches up best with the rest of the model. I see him as a primal jungle / wild gobliny orky thingy, so will see what sort of dress I can manage.

Speaking of dress I'm having urges to sculpt a stupid pinup goblin to compliment my equally stupid goblin nurse (created for Goblin Aid 2013)...

 

[cassar]

doing good there slippy, doing good. Looks great by the way who does your casting etc

 

[moonmin82]

Cheers Cass! My resin casting is done by Brian Fawcett (Infamy and former Kingdom Death to name just 2). I also have RPE lined up to do some metal casting for me.

The resin casting costs are taking some time to claw back so I can't justify any more until I sell some more of my minis! In the meantime, metal casting will be the only affordable way for me to satisfy my casting urges. This goblin is one of a couple of trial sculpts for metal casting. The Goblin Aid sculpt was my first experience at metal

I have plans for some very very limited runs of new resin miniatures with accompanying art cards (~25). Facebook followers will have seen my latest illustrations and so will have a good idea of the standard to expect! I'm pretty excited about this, but I'll have to get the sculpting right as I can't afford to have expensive resin sat laying around!

 

[moonmin82]

Some progress for you. He'll be wielding a sword in his right hand.

...I also intend to sculpt his spine, like I did with my Puppet Monster & Faceless sculpts.

 

[Milosh]

I love him

 

[moonmin82]

Thanks Milosh! Sorry there hasn't been any progress to report on this little guy. I'm currently working on some zombie clowns* and once they're done I'll return to this sculpt.

*http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/showthread.php?58175-Zombie-Clowns!