Modelling Link from Zelda

[hckling]

Hey guys, and girls for that matter!

A friend of mine is a huge fan of the Zelda games, and Link in particular, so I was thinking about painting her up a miniature Link. Now to the problem... anyone have an idea for a model that would serve as a decent starting point for this project?

I\'m not exactly awesome with green stuff. I figure I could probably model that silly little hat he has, but no major sculpting adventures... I have a feeling that would end in tragedy!

For your reference, here are some pics
http://spinn.svt.se/netstar/docstar/upload/images/1/Recensioner/Robin/zelda-stor.jpg
http://www.kidzworld.com/multimedia/ZeldaFourSwordsHeroes.jpg
http://sarge.wheresthebeef.co.uk/SGv2/Wallpapers/wallpaper%5BLegendOfZelda%5D01-l.png

 

[Theomar Pius]

That sounds cool, and obviously, something I\'d be interested in.

I\'d suggest you look at Thunderbolt Mountain, their elves are modeled in tunics already. Most have bows, but you could always add a sheathed master sword.

https://www.thunderboltmountain.com/index.php?cPath=25&osCsid=632fbde4a652e251ed335eb9d24754d7

 

[hckling]

Thanks for the tip! Those are actually the closest to a decent match I have found, this one in particular. The cloak looks rather weird though, with how it ends, and that... hood, or whatever it is, looks really strange, lol.

I\'d welcome more suggestions

 

[mud duck]

Hows this one look
http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/elf/latest/03217_G

 

[hckling]

Great! Except, doesn\'t that one have... you know... <looks around> boobs? :redface: Maybe that\'s just my imagination... Elves never looked much like men to me

 

[hckling]

Excellent site that though, many promising models!

This one I think is best so far
http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/elf/latest/02585_G

The problem with that model, to me, is the cloak... I am seriously considering trying out buying some plastic glade guard from GW. They should be easier to convert, and since they come on a sprue, if I mess up I\'ll get another chance or two, hehe

 

[Theomar Pius]

Originally posted by hckling
Excellent site that though, many promising models!

This one I think is best so far
http://www.reapermini.com/Miniatures/elf/latest/02585_G

The problem with that model, to me, is the cloak... I am seriously considering trying out buying some plastic glade guard from GW. They should be easier to convert, and since they come on a sprue, if I mess up I\'ll get another chance or two, hehe

That\'ll give you a good variety of heads too. Keep in mind, and most people miss it, Link is left handed.

 

[hckling]

Good catch! I hadn\'t actually thought about that until you mentioned it

 

[hckling]

I\'m working at my usual pace, so it\'s time for an update. I ended up using a wood elf glade guard as a base, cutting off all details except the wrist guards and boots, and then sculpting new hair and clothes. You can tell I\'m no expert sculptor though, hehe... Actually this is my first!

EDIT: Sorry about the picture quality, had to use my camera phone, broke my real camera in Australia ><

So, here\'s the unpainted, but finished model:

And here he is with some paint. I wouldn\'t say he\'s finished yet, but it\'s getting close. I\'ve also made a shield for him I am trying to paint next. We shall see...

Comments and criticism is very welcome!

 

[Logan]

Should be proud of that fella.
Certainly looks like Link.
Thought you\'d struggle finding a suitable elf but it\'s pretty much spot on.
Look forward to seeing it finished.

 

[freakinacage]

you work as quick as me!!

good work!

 

[rosac]

lol, im gonna do something similar for a m8\'s BD, but ill be sculpting a magby instead...

rosac

p.s toon link FTW

 

[Theomar Pius]

That\'s great! I\'m really glad to see you update this one. I\'m kind of looking to do something similar perhaps maybe, either way I have an LoZ related project coming soon.

Great job there.

 

[rosac]

hmm...are you making your own temple of time theomar?

i knew i would, if i had the ability/ the resources.

rosac

(or why not go the whole hog and do the entire city)

 

[Theomar Pius]

Originally posted by rosac
hmm...are you making your own temple of time theomar?

i knew i would, if i had the ability/ the resources.

rosac

(or why not go the whole hog and do the entire city)

What are you, fricking psychic?lol

 

[mattsterbenz]

Link looks great! Can\'t wait to see him finished. I\'m a big Legend of Zelda fan.

For the longest time I wanted to make a table with the entire Hyrule Field on it from Ocarina of Time. I know that will never happen

I also wanted to do a smaller project of the waterfall area outside Zora\'s Domain. That\'s a cool landscape.

-Matt

 

[Logan]

Originally posted by mattsterbenz


For the longest time I wanted to make a table with the entire Hyrule Field on it from Ocarina of Time. I know that will never happen

I also wanted to do a smaller project of the waterfall area outside Zora\'s Domain. That\'s a cool landscape.

-Matt

Matt that\'s sooo geeky!
But then again, as I know exactly what and where you refer to, who am I to talk lol

 

[mattsterbenz]

I am a very big geek

Take pride in your inner-nerd!

-Matt

 

[rosac]

@ theomar: no, im not psychic, but the temple of time is probably the most iconic zelda location EVER. who can forget when they got the three stones and (removed in case of spoilers) before kicking more arse as link.

oh yeah,

rosac

 

[Theomar Pius]

Well Rosac, it\'s not exactly the Temple of Time from Ocarina, just a non-denominational church decked out with the Tri-Force. Still, it\'s clearly Zelda enough that it can\'t be denied.

Anyways, great job hckling. I\'m pretty excited about your Link. I didn\'t think it would have that much conversion in it, and with those boots, that was a great mini to start with. It made me realize I can\'t do the Temple without Link, but I\'m going to do mine as child Link. Thanks for inspiring me, never did a conversion before.


PS, here is the Hylian shield, I figure you\'ll need one.