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Author:  theavenger001 [ Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:21 am ]
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:shock: :o Uh-hu. Interesting...

I have to say the detail is astounding! I can't wait to see one fully kitted out with armour, shield, helmet, and head. :P
Author:  Hallpers [ Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:59 am ]
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Looking good, Nathan. Can't wait to see the other parts (No, not THOSE parts!). 8)
Author:  samoht [ Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:18 pm ]
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Phenomenal work!
Author:  DarkWind [ Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:54 pm ]
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The poses are suitably monkey-like - the way they should be. Good work so far.
Author:  Gorgoroth [ Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:35 am ]
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Great job so far on the Orc, can't wait to see it finished!
Author:  kidterminal [ Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:43 am ]
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Very nice. I can't wait to see the completed model.

Rob
Author:  Corsair [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:59 pm ]
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Cool Nate, i love em!
Author:  Natarn [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:44 pm ]
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I've been slowly working on the Orc and he's gradually taking shape.

I contacted Griffin Moulds to find out about the cost of casting.
It would cost £15 for a master mould (adding him to someone else's mould) and £45 to make a production mould. Castings are £3 a spin plus the cost of the metal.

Because this is just an armature for future Orcs, I think that I'd be better off hand-casting this model myself (using the Tiranti kit that UKFB reviewed) and making all the necessary conversions before considering if it's worth getting the final models professionally cast.

I really like the metal GW Orcs but am not a big fan of the plastic ones, so I want to increase my Orc army with my own sculpts. Well, that's the plan anyway. I'll have to see if they are good enough. I am enjoying myself and I'm really looking forward to having a go with the metal casting! Weeeeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeeeeeee! That looks like fun!

I've enjoyed casting with plaster, but to actually make my own mini using metal will be very exciting for me. I'll keep you posted.

Here are some pics showing how far I've got with the Orc Armature (Naked Orc!). I need to add some toes to his left foot.

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His sword arm is holding a small piece of wire, which helped with sculpting and shows where to cut and drill to fix a weapon. I am going to make a range of different shields for the other arm and bows that can be fitted to the left hand.
Author:  gaarew [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:48 pm ]
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Very cool.

I am totally envious of your abilities Nate. I'd love to be able to sculpt miniatures. Or even just Werewolves.


Maybe it is time to think about waxing my head...

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Author:  Hallpers [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:58 pm ]
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It's disgusting!






It's awesome! :-D Keep it up, Nathan. 8)
Author:  Corsair [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:27 pm ]
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Its really good Nate!

Will you be giving any orcs a cloak, perhaps one all worn with holes and tears along the bottom? On that note, you see one orc in osgiliath in the film with a ranger's cloak (scavanged of course hehe).

thanks

Corsair
Author:  Natarn [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:43 pm ]
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Corsair wrote:
Its really good Nate!

Will you be giving any orcs a cloak, perhaps one all worn with holes and tears along the bottom? On that note, you see one orc in osgiliath in the film with a ranger's cloak (scavanged of course hehe).

thanks

Corsair


Thanks, everyone.

I don't know, Corsair. I may do. The possibilities of scrappy clothes and armour are endless. :-D
Author:  kidterminal [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:19 pm ]
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Your orc looks great Nate. I can see you're going to have loads of fun trying out different clothes & weapons on your armature.

Rob
Author:  Joansean [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:34 pm ]
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Looks very good. Nice and detailed. It'll be a shame seeing this one being covered up with clothes..

One small criticism though, isn't the pose too specific for an armature?
Author:  Natarn [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:13 pm ]
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Joansean wrote:
Looks very good. Nice and detailed. It'll be a shame seeing this one being covered up with clothes..

One small criticism though, isn't the pose too specific for an armature?


Good point, Sean, but I don't think so. The arms will be bent, the legs can be moved, the head turned etc. etc.
Author:  King Elessar the Uniter [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:55 pm ]
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He's looking super. 8)

You've got amazing talent Nate!
Author:  Ranger of Gondor [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:58 pm ]
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I'm going to assume it's a female orc? :rofl:
Author:  Longbottom Leaf [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:59 pm ]
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Great work, Nate. I love the spine. 8)
Author:  Natarn [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:26 pm ]
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Ranger of Gondor wrote:
I'm going to assume it's a female orc? :rofl:


:? Er, no. But as none of the final sculpts will have private parts showing... I didn't bother to sculpt any.
Author:  BilboOfTheWhiteTower [ Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:47 pm ]
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Some really impressive stuff Nate!! :)
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