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Post by radioscooter on May 24, 2005 12:45:33 GMT -5
The client wanted it to retain a lot of the Aurora feel, the 'Bama action pose etc. So - not an ULTRA-realistic conversion as far as like the cape and tunic go - but I think it adds a nice TV feel to the kit. -s   |
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Post by martingb on May 24, 2005 13:46:02 GMT -5
Beautiful!!! Just an amazing job. I am so impressed. An incredible piece of work. Superb! The head is so nice and captures much of the youthfull good looks of Burt Ward whilst still retaining a true DC comic book 1960s style. Fantastic.
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Post by casimir on May 24, 2005 16:04:27 GMT -5
Would you look at that paint application! That is some amazing stuff. What a great piece!
I'm sorry, Scooter. You're too talented to let live. Please report for termination. Your talent will be dispersed evenly amongst the rest of us.
Casimir
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Post by radioscooter on May 24, 2005 16:30:46 GMT -5
Wow, I am blushing... Rundown: Like Les, I use a brush to bring out realism in figural subjects. Unlike Les - I often use an airbrush first to do a few basecoats and base shading then go in with the brush for all the detail work. The only airbrushed surface you can still see is the cape. On this one I airbrushed the skintones with a few shades and then went in with the brush. The boots are a faux suede spray out of the can. Everything else is hand blended colors. I opted for a less realistic green for the shorts/sleeves because the more Ward-accurate one I was using made the whole piece seem too muted for my client. Same with the vest. Hair I do more or less like Les' description below. Multiple layers, light to dark, always glazing, washing. Finally I paint individual strands for overlap detail. I did the legs a little differently than the face/arms. I tried to leave some horizontal brush stryation on the surface to emulate the tights fabric texture. I added the extra laces with styrene. The belt buckle is PE Brass and is available in the set. The belt tubes are cut brass paperclip. The eyelets were fun because I had to wait until all dullcoating was done before doing them. I used ModelMaster brass enamel and then put a tiny black dot inside each one and then extended the flat lace paint toward the holes. The cape (my favorite part) is about 9 different airbrushed layers of thin glaze colors that I blended from 7 different paints. Iridescent, Interference, Pearls as well as 3 different yellows. In person -it gleams like satin which really contrasts with the flat, fabric realism of the rest of his costume. The base is my original 1966 Aurora one that I am loaning the client for his table at Wonderfest! I did not have time to do a new one for him. This one was painted when I first got back into models in 1988. So forgive its lack of modern detail.  Thanks guys. -S |
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Post by Wild Willy on May 24, 2005 17:14:37 GMT -5
I eagerly jumped to this thread to see the detailed Ward head, but my attention was imediately drawn to the incredible paintjob!  All the added details really make this an excellent rendition of Burt Ward easily Best ward Model I've seen. Scot I'm afraid your paintwork steals the thunder from the actual model but all in all, truly amazing looking conversion. You absolutely have to let me use one of these images for the "Custom Models" homepage, otherwise Casimir will put that termination "hit" on you. ;D I forget did the guy who made this head do a West as well? Will |
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Post by radioscooter on May 24, 2005 17:23:24 GMT -5
Will - feel free to use the photo for the models page or whatever you like.
I have to agree with you about the model - it seems like such a stretch to go so far to turn what is essentially a great comic book kit into a Burt Ward kit - I always woinder why that guy that did the Adam West Aurora conversion bothered. But it was fun.
The guy did do an Adam head - it was one of the set I pictured here in some other thread. The one with the emblems and parts. But it was by a different sculptor.
As soon as I get the price from here I'll put the info in the for sale section.
-S
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Post by casimir on May 24, 2005 19:38:19 GMT -5
Good God! So many coats and sprays and layers! And here I thought I was stalwart with my multiple watered down layers of acrylic. I bow to the master! (Because you deserve it!)
C.
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Post by faithfulbutler on May 24, 2005 20:13:53 GMT -5
What can i truly say that hasn't already been said?The blend of Ward and 60s Comic style has worked incredibly well to say the least.
And the paint apps,i can think of nothing more to say than you are an amazing talent and worthy of the kudos.
I'll forever be grateful to Will for stting this place up so i can soak up the amazing talents we have here!
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Post by aburabusimbutu on May 26, 2005 23:34:35 GMT -5
I'm shocked at the amount of work described! You are a true artist, I was especially impressed with the thought that went into re-creating the subtelty of the tights. You have blown my mind!
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Post by radioscooter on Jun 2, 2005 1:57:16 GMT -5
Thanks again guys.
-S
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Post by Figuremaster Les on Jun 2, 2005 7:55:52 GMT -5
WOW!
"Like Les"?...
Well, I'd say "LIKE SCOOTER" is the new "Like Les"!
Man, you make me wanna try that darned airbrush thing out...It does have it's applications, especially when used by someone who knows how to wield it with such finesse.
Great job. Excellent and clean.
Your colors are spot on.
Looks amazing Scot! Thanks for posting that.
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