Hulk WIP

[Kdawg59]

5.5 hours worth of sculpting has gotten me here...

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk1.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk2.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk3.jpg

[Kdawg59]

more...

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk4.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk5.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk6.jpg

[RickDTM]

Great start man!

Rick

[Kdawg59]

It's not half as cool as Zurb's WIP Rick...

Heard some funny noises coming from deep within yesterday evening and thought "this is it!!!" I ran for the pencils and this is what I came up with:

http://sunsite.iisc.ernet.in/virlib/java/devguide/f25-2.gif

I guess it was only indigestion. I'll give it a few more days.


but thanks anyway:)

[bat_collector]

Looks great. Can't wait to see more.

[Zurbaran1]

KDawg, you rule!!!!

Stick figure man

[Kdawg59]

you guys I went through a pound of sculpey for what I did last night... I easily have another one I'll use up. He is massive.

I used 3/4lb for the electra. so far...

That's Bats and Zurb... you guys are really gonna like this one... I have a feelin'

We'll make it a statueforum exclusive:)

[Zurbaran1]

you guys I went through a pound of sculpey for what I did last night... I easily have another one I'll use up. He is massive.

I used 3/4lb for the electra. so far...

That's Bats and Zurb... you guys are really gonna like this one... I have a feelin'

We'll make it a statueforum exclusive:)

Could I have #1 please!!

Your Biggest fan, Stick Figure Man

[Kdawg59]

Considering you are the only one that may want one Yoda... you got it!

Give that man a signed, numbered AP, #1... I will gladly send you one when I learn how to make a cast...

Here's a question to all willing to participate...

To shirt or not to shirt???

I was thinking about giving him a bit of a tattered shirt. Should I??? You don't see many hulk pieces with shirt remnants.

[bat_collector]

I think that a torn shirt would look good on the statue. It isn't done too often, and has a nice dramatic flair to it.

Also, if zurb gets one, I want one, too.

[Modeler's Ink.]

Hmm im torn on the shirt thing LOL torn i made a funny.
looks great so far, we cant wait to see it finnished and produced. :buttrock:

David
Modeler's Ink. Magazine

[CKinSD]

NICE WORK SO FAR kDAWG. looking good.

[grendelscott]

I'm not sure that I'm sold on this one yet. The wrists and legs look a little skinny. :tounge:

Ok, seriously, good job! Keep the progress shots coming. I would also put in a vote for the tattered shirt...

[Kdawg59]

I'm not sure that I'm sold on this one yet. The wrists and legs look a little skinny. :tounge:

Ok, seriously, good job! Keep the progress shots coming. I would also put in a vote for the tattered shirt...


You had me for a very small second grendell...

More progress shots soon... I'll work on this little chicken legs, I promise.

Thanks all.. keep those shirt or not shirt votes comin'...

[giro]

Can't Wait To See This Come Together

[Danno]

Looks pretty cool so far!

[Zurbaran1]

Considering you are the only one that may want one Yoda... you got it!

Give that man a signed, numbered AP, #1... I will gladly send you one when I learn how to make a cast...

Here's a question to all willing to participate...

To shirt or not to shirt???

I was thinking about giving him a bit of a tattered shirt. Should I??? You don't see many hulk pieces with shirt remnants.

kdawg. I got it in writing man. Thanks. I'm gonna hold you to it now when someone picks this up :)

Tattered shirt sounds like a good touch.

[Kdawg59]

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk7.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk8.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk9.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk91.jpg

[Kdawg59]

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk92.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk93.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk94.jpg

[Zurbaran1]

It's really coming along dawg. Keep it up.

[bat_collector]

Very nice, great. :thumbs2:

[Kdawg59]

HULK STRONGEST ONE THERE IS!!!!

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk95.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk96.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk97.jpg

[Kdawg59]

HULK SMASH!!!

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk98.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk99.jpg

[Crom]

Damn that thing is going to be massive Kdawg! Loosk like you are trying to out-muscle the Shifletts, Dale Keown and Simon Bisley all in one sculpt!

Looking good.

BY the way I think you might have won our nickel bet on Avengers.

[Zurbaran1]

That sure is interesting. go dwag go

[Kdawg59]

what's interesting Zurbinator???

Crom did you here something I haven't yet?

[The General]

Dawg, that thing is looking good. Keep those pics coming!

[Zurbaran1]

what's interesting Zurbinator???


The pictures. Your work. The progress! Keep em coming.

[Crom]

what's interesting Zurbinator???

Crom did you here something I haven't yet?



The advance copy is at the LCS. I asked one of the guys to tell me who bit it. I don't know if he was messing with me or not, but if you want to know what he said PM me.

[giro]

damn that is going to look mean as hell

[Kdawg59]

The pictures. Your work. The progress! Keep em coming.

I didn't know if you meant mine and Crom's bet or the slab of sculpey that is gonna make a helluva nice paper weight:)

Remember Zurb... #1 artist proof... You can say you own a custom made paperweight...

[Zurbaran1]

I didn't know if you meant mine and Crom's bet or the slab of sculpey that is gonna make a helluva nice paper weight:)

Remember Zurb... #1 artist proof... You can say you own a custom made paperweight...

No problemo. Don't worry about reminding me bro. I'll be reminding you when the time comes. And I got witnesses!!!!

[Kdawg59]

:) As long as your witnesses aren't QB's Zurb... they'll hold up in court.

I didn't forget you either Bats...

[Zurbaran1]

:) As long as your witnesses aren't QB's Zurb... they'll hold up in court.

I didn't forget you either Bats...

You can be sure if you're around there will be no quarterbacks anywhere near me. I like my head just where it sits right now :laugh:

[bat_collector]

:) As long as your witnesses aren't QB's Zurb... they'll hold up in court.

I didn't forget you either Bats...

:D I won't let you forget.

Kdawg, I love the face so far. The guy is going to be huge! Can't wait to see more.

By the way, can you have Hulk smashing the corpse of Tom Brady?

[Kdawg59]

:D I won't let you forget.

Kdawg, I love the face so far. The guy is going to be huge! Can't wait to see more.

By the way, can you have Hulk smashing the corpse of Tom Brady?


I will sculpt a quarter in the base toward the back...

That will symbolize the QuarterBack... We ALL know that HULK smashes...

There you go... instant statue easter egg...

[Kdawg59]

starting to come together now... more leg, midsection, more face... Going to throw it in the oven and pray to Crom it doesn't blow up.

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk994.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk995.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk993.jpg

[Kdawg59]

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk993.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk992.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk991.jpg

[Justin]

How many hours have you put into the Hulk have you put in to date Kdawg?.. It's looking very good mate.. good going

[Kdawg59]

right around 10 hours ao far Justin. I'll probably put many more hours in trying to get it perfect... glad you like it... stay tuned... I can't go a day or so without working on it this week:)

[RickDTM]

K - I'm liking this man. He's really starting to take shape. Very cool!

Rick

[Comicboy]

Man that is huge! Looks very cool indeed!

[Zurbaran1]

dwag: WOW. That is coming along really nice. I was gonna give you back your mojo but doesn't look like you need it. I'm keeping it for now.

[Kdawg59]

Thanks Rick, Comicboy, Zurb... It made it out of the oven AOK late last night... I'm gonna sand it down smooth and build it up a little more. This baby was based on my own sketch but it sure is coming out Keown-ish...

Zurb... my mojo looks better in your signature than it ever did in my head...

Thanks again Guys...

It would make my day if this thing turns out half decent...

[bat_collector]

Thanks Rick, Comicboy, Zurb... It made it out of the oven AOK late last night... I'm gonna sand it down smooth and build it up a little more. This baby was based on my own sketch but it sure is coming out Keown-ish...

Zurb... my mojo looks better in your signature than it ever did in my head...

Thanks again Guys...

It would make my day if this thing turns out half decent...

I don't think you have to worry, this will be more than half decent. Great work for being a starter.

[alterton]

K59!!! Damned it, is coming along man!!!!Looks really cool to be the first piece amigo, if you could ever see my first ****s, you will laugh a lot!!!! Great, congrantulations and welcome to the sculpting world, I hope you will be swallow by it, cause it is a great place to stay!!!!

[Perna]

Kdawg, great work! I can't believe I missed this thread and only stumbled upon it today. Are you using the "Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist" by Peck? If so, it's a great book eh? I can't wait to see the finished sculpture. Damn, this makes me want to sculpt really bad. :D

[Zurbaran1]

Damn, this makes me want to sculpt really bad. :D


NO! NO! NO! Just Say NO to Perna sculpting!!

just kidding, go for it!! just stay away from hobbit havocs or is that havoc hobbits?

[Perna]

NO! NO! NO! Just Say NO to Perna sculpting!!

just kidding, go for it!! just stay away from hobbit havocs or is that havoc hobbits?
I thought it was Hobvacs, but that sounds more like a vaccuum cleaner NBR would have.

[Kdawg59]

Many thanks again guys... Alterton... thanks for checking it out. All of you pro guys humble me real quick.

Perna... get on it bro'... you're an art guy. Sculpt away. It is a lot of fun.

Zurb as always bro' thanks for your support.

You too Bats...

here are some more shots... Starting to look a little more "finished" even though I still have a long way to go... Enjoy, tell a friend, have 'em stop by and check it out.

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/h1.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/h2.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/h3.jpg

[Kdawg59]

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/h4.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/h5.jpg

[bat_collector]

My jaw has dropped to the floor. Are you sure this is only your second attempt? Great piece, I like how the hair is coming too!

He doesn't have skinny legs anymore, does he? :laugh:

[Zurbaran1]

kdawg, you're hitting a home run with this one. It is looking awesome!

[Kdawg59]

You guys are too kind. I am very happy with how it's coming along now. To have a minor amount of sucess (your praise as my peers) being so new to sculpting gets me pumped to keep going. You guys rock... I am going to get better at this with each new attempt...

[Perna]

Keep at it Kdawg. This is turning out to be one awesome sculpt. :D

[CKinSD]

Kdawg WOW that is starting to flesh out really nicely. looking very good. keep it up big guy!

[DDura711]

The feet look weird! Kidding, it's coming out amazing. Keep it up and keep us up on pics.

[Kdawg59]

Thanks CK, Perna, Doop,

Perna, what's you first sculpt? Stingray?

Dooper (love the new scruffy avatar)... Damn those feet for looking weird. I'm on it.

[giro]

awsome i want one sweet

[Sniper]

I have to say I like the way it is coming out, interesting to see how you have the progress shots are coming along

[RickDTM]

Really starting to come together Kdawg!

Keep it going....

Rick

[Kdawg59]

Well I never really thought about the part where if I was done someone could actually want one ( I know there are a couple here and there ). Would there be any interest in it you guys? If so I might shop it around and if nothing comes up perhaps make a kit out of it? I never thought it would be good enough to have more than a couple of people want one...

Send them to Rick and Danno to paint up!

[Kdawg59]

I have to say I like the way it is coming out, interesting to see how you have the progress shots are coming along

yeah Snipes... if I knew what I was doing, you could call it a tutorial eh?

[boondocksaint]

i just checked this thread for the first time.....kdawg very very impressive,,,do you draw good or did you just give sculpting a shot?

[Kdawg59]

i just checked this thread for the first time.....kdawg very very impressive,,,do you draw good or did you just give sculpting a shot?

Boony I have been drawing for a bazillion years... (okay, I'm only 29, but I have been drawing almost all of those years)

I have a BFA in fine arts and it centered around illustration mostly... I have only been sculpting this piece for a week... as of last night, and sculpting in general for like what Zurb... a Month?

here's my rough sketch for this piece...

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulk.jpg

[Kdawg59]

I just created a page today (there is ...ugh...no design to it) but I thought I would post some of the highlight pics from start to not so finished so they are all in a single place and you can see the progression without the posts...

progression pics (http://nitemarestudios.com/wip.htm)

[Tattoo-S]

Great work dawg....some of the detail if fantastic. You are making some great progress any speculation on when it could be finished. Keep up the good work.

:)

[Kdawg59]

Thanks Ms. S...

I am not sure when he'll be done yet. I'm working nights on him here and there. I would say I'm more than half done but I have a ways to go still. Honestly I started him just 1 week ago monday...

Soon... though...

Hey I checked out your site and It think there are some things we could definitely do to bring it back to where you want it... I'll PM you later tonight or tomorrow and we'll chat cool?

[Kdawg59]

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/98.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/99.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/991.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/992.jpg

[Kdawg59]

Make sure you check out the previous picks too...

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/993.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/994.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/995.jpg

[bat_collector]

Amazing detail on the feet. This is great! I really can't believe this is only your first or second attempt.

You're a lot more talented than I am.

[Iron Fist]

That's a sweet piece! You're pretty frickin' good, you know that?

RNR
Iron Fist :thumbs2: :thumbs2: :thumbs2:

[RickDTM]

Kdawg - Looking really sweet man....I can't believe you're just starting out. With a little more practice, you could be scary.....


Rick

[Zurbaran1]

Kdawg - Looking really sweet man....I can't believe you're just starting out. With a little more practice, you could be scary.....

Rick

He is scary, haven't you seen his picture :D
He's going to be one awesome sculptor though if his initial efforts are any indication. Of course there is the possibility that this could all go to his head and he does a crash and burn. That would be sad :bawling:

[Kdawg59]

wouldn't dream of letting stuff go to my head Zurb... it would just escape out my ears...

[bat_collector]

He is scary, haven't you seen his picture :D
He's going to be one awesome sculptor though if his initial efforts are any indication. Of course there is the possibility that this could all go to his head and he does a crash and burn. That would be sad :bawling:
You're right, Zurb, maybe we shouldn't lavish so much praise on the rookie. We have to insult him, for his own benefit. Why don't you start?

[Kdawg59]

Ooh I got one... You suck Dawg you rookie jackass... you wouldn't know how to sculpt an ash tray loser....

[Zurbaran1]

You're right, Zurb, maybe we shouldn't lavish so much praise on the rookie. We have to insult him, for his own benefit. Why don't you start?

I don't think so. But you go right ahead :D

[Zurbaran1]

Ooh I got one... You suck Dawg you rookie jackass... you wouldn't know how to sculpt an ash tray loser....

Don't be so hard on yourself. Now stop jawing and finish up on the "Hulk". And don't think we forgot the babe. What's up with her?

[BobbyW]

Ooh I got one... You suck Dawg you rookie jackass... you wouldn't know how to sculpt an ash tray loser....
I guess no one needs to insult you...you did a fine job on your own :laugh:

Kdawg, I also wanted to tell you your sculpt looks fantastic! Keep it up. I'm actually looking forward to see the completed 'kneeling leg'.

[Kdawg59]

I guess no one needs to insult you...you did a fine job on your own :laugh:

Kdawg, I also wanted to tell you your sculpt looks fantastic! Keep it up. I'm actually looking forward to see the completed 'kneeling leg'.

Ahhh the kneeling leg... It got a nice old crack in it last night on my last bake. GET OUT THE SUPERGLUE!!! Thing is right now it's the support so of course it is getting the most wear and tear. It is next on the to do list, then the hands, the back, the shorts, the veins, the shirt, blah blah...

Zurb the chick is sitting right there on the table wondering why she doesn't possess a head yet...

this is all I have to say about that...

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/zurb.jpg

[bat_collector]

Ooh I got one... You suck Dawg you rookie jackass... you wouldn't know how to sculpt an ash tray loser....
:laugh:

That's why I like you, Kdawg, always expect the unexpected from you.

:buttrock:

[CKinSD]

wouldn't dream of letting stuff go to my head Zurb... it would just escape out my ears...

ok I almost had to take a shot on this one but have maintained my decorum... hehe

Kdawg dude this is going extremly well. For a month out of the gate you are rolling along nicley already. :buttrock:

[Dead_Poole]

Really nice for such an early piece man! Not many people try such a dynamic pose so soon. Very brave of you lol. I had the cracking problem too until i got a tip from a few other guys then it seemed so obvious. They told me to sculpt as much of it as i could before i baked it. Why didnt i think of that DOH! And anything you add after that you zap with a heat gun. Worked out pretty good after that. But anyhow, your off to a great start so just keep crankin em out!!

[Kdawg59]

Thanks again everyone for humoring my travesty of sculpey...

Damnit Poole... a heat gun... duh should have thought of that...

I'll get one at target or lowes or something...

[Justin]

KDawg it's great to see all the guys and gal from here giving you the support your getting, it took a lot of courage to show your first attempt from the start and it's fantastic to see it's coming along so well, Excellent work and thanks for the pics!

[shiflettbrothers]

kdawg

dude thats really sweet for a first one. My first one did not come together like that I know. that last shot is looking mean. have you posted this in my forum? they'd love it

j

[Perna]

Kdawg, this piece is turning out fantastic and it looks like your having a great time doing it. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us. I'm really looking forward to the finished sculpt.

Why does Zurb spell your name Kdwag? :D

[Kdawg59]

THanks Justin, Perna, J-Rock...

Justin... It is definitely cool that people have showed their support to me. The feedback has been very much appreciated and it keeps me plugging away, as well as maybe post too many pics. It's been a blast.

Perna... Kdwag is actually sanscrit for kdawg... OK not really. I'm not sure it wasn't a typo or a variation... I'm lookin' to see something from you now my friend...

J-Rock Shiflett daddy... Thanks man. Coming from you I take that as a compliment and a half. What a blast it's been and I do have the same pics up on your forum. Gotta get as much feedback as possible. It's only gonna make me better and hungrier.

Tomorrow I will have some new pics to post. I've worked on the back. I have solved the riddle of the kneeling leg and been sanding the "H" out of it to get some smoothness in there. I'm going on two weeks of on and off work and I'm fairly pleased that it hasn't been thrown into the river yet:)

Pics to come Mondasy morning stay tuned.

[Perna]

Kdawg, I'd love to try my hand at sculpting, but right now I got alot of drawings to catch up on. Ray Villafane said he'd answer any questions I had about scultping since I've never tried it before, so I hope he still has that offer open.

[boondocksaint]

me to perna....kdawg is gonna help me out when he gets some free time....i cant wait to try.,,,,ill probably fail but ill try my best and see what happens....

[Perna]

me to perna....kdawg is gonna help me out when he gets some free time....i cant wait to try.,,,,ill probably fail but ill try my best and see what happens....
Boony, I think the hardest part is starting.

[boondocksaint]

i hope so perna....it looks like it could be fun to do

[Perna]

I'm sure you'll do fine. Just have fun with it.

[Kdawg59]

The latest... two posts worth.

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/996.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/997.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/998.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/999.jpg

[Kdawg59]

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/9991.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/9992.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/9993.jpg

[CKinSD]

looking really ince there Kdawg... keep it up man

[bat_collector]

Great! Awesome!

You're doing such a good job, Kdawg. Are you sure you haven't done this before?

[Kdawg59]

Positive Bats. I will not win any trophies with this, but it has been fun as can be brotha.

[Crom]

Lookin' smooth! Have you thought about a base for him yet? Is he going to have the torn clothes and all that stuff?

He's so damn huge!

[Kdawg59]

Crom

I am going to add torn up shorts as well as a torn up shirt. I have to smooth it out more, add the left fist, add ears, veins, as well as any other minor detail. Then we'll have a finished sculpt.

I have thought about the base... pretty straightforward I think. Lots of broken bricks... maybe some various types of rubble... who knows when I will get to that part...

I put this guys up to some of my other Full size pieces last night. He is in scale. He dwarfs spidey and wolverine...

I will try to get pics of the comparison and post 'em tonight or tomorrow...

[Kdawg59]

okay these are the last pics I'll be posting until this guy has some clothes on fer cryin' out loud...

these are just to show the scale with Randy's full size wolverine and daredevil. He fits right in.

I realize I have bombarded you guys with pics, so thanks for looking regularly any way. Most sculptors space out their progress shots, but I was excited to share enough I couldn't.

Perhaps I won't do that on the next one unless you guys like seeing every stage...

http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulknwolvie2.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulknwolvie3.jpg
http://www.pwb.com/acom_images/keithtest/hulknwolvie4.jpg

[Zurbaran1]

Really excellent dawg!!! Watching this progress from day 1 has been a great deal of the fun so don't feel bad about "bombarding" us with pictures. Keep 'em coming. Can't wait to see this one all done and painted.

[Collection King 13]

Great pics! Great Hulk Statue!!! Keep it up!!! maybe Randy will sign you up!!! :buttrock:

[bat_collector]

Love the comparison shots. Don't worry, I liked seeing all the shots as they piece came together.

[CKinSD]

Really excellent dawg!!! Watching this progress from day 1 has been a great deal of the fun so don't feel bad about "bombarding" us with pictures. Keep 'em coming. Can't wait to see this one all done and painted.

dammit I hate to agree with Zurb..... but what he said works well for me!

Kdawg I enjoy this photo montage a lot

[Kdawg59]

You fellas rock... Thanks. Be a dream come true if Randy wanted to sign me up.

Hopefully if there is enough interest in this piece I will try to make it a kit to sell.

Again guys thanks... It is addictive and a blast... I won't give up my day job, but maybe it can be a night job :thumbs2:

[Zurbaran1]

You fella rock... Thanks. Be a dream come true if Randy wanted to sign me up.

Hopefully if there is enough interest in this piece I will try to make it a kit to sell.

Again guys thanks... It is addictive and a blast... I won't give up my day job, but maybe it can be a night job :thumbs2:

Hey dawg, we need more pictures. You putting some clothes on him or what?

Randy, check out the dawg's work. This piece rocks!

[Kdawg59]

I am putting some pants on that poor fella:) It's no wonder Hulk is mad all the time, his pants are always ripped... poor Bastich... Banner buys pants that are too small for the hulk and ride up on 'im...

I will be pantsing him more tonight and tomorrow night... pics soon.

[bat_collector]

Pantsing

That is the first time I have ever heard of that word. :)

[Kdawg59]

Bad news gang... Hulk just fell and shattered...












Nah just kiddin'


still needs pantsing though:)

[CKinSD]

Bad news gang... Hulk just fell and shattered...












Nah just kiddin'


still needs pantsing though:)

HMMMM AND YOU THOUGHT zURB STEALING YOUYR MOJO WAS BAD.... heheh just wait... you just wait....... stinker had me for a second there!

[Kdawg59]

:) sorry CK

[Zurbaran1]

:) sorry CK

Yo bro, that's not funny. Don't let that happen again. You stick to the sculpting and leave the comedy to the professional, highly paid comedians here. Hurry up with those pants :stick:

[Comicboy]

Man that was harsh. A part of me screamed NOOOOOO as I was scrolling down!

[bat_collector]

Kdawg don't every do that again. My heart just shattered!

But, it was a good one.

[Sniper]

the hulk is looking hotter every progress picture.

[RickDTM]

@Dawg - That was most un cool man....get a guy going like that!! :)


He is looking better w/ each pic. What kind of pants are you going to give him?

Rick

[Danno]

Hey Kdawg,

You are one mean jellybean, LOL! I can't wait to see the final sculpt. :)

[kirthew]

Kdawg,

I am not a fan of the hulk.. but your sculpt is great... keep up the good work and I look foward to a painted version.

Kirthew

[Kdawg59]

sorry guys I couldn't resist...

Rick I was thinking of giving him some express Jeans... just kiddin' I'll be giving him the usual tore up shorts that would be pants on banner. I am also giving him what is left of a shirt.

I hope to have some new pics for you all by Monday. I won't get too much sculpting done as my brother is getting hitched this weekend. At least I'll try to get some up here for y'all to look at:)

[Daredevil]

Good job, Kdawg59!! The pose reminds me of Arnold in the Terminator. :-D

[Kdawg59]

some new updates. Nothing major but at least he is getting some clothes.

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts1.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts2.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts3.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts4.jpg

[Kdawg59]

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts5.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts6.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts7.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/shorts8.jpg

[RickDTM]

Sweeeeeeet.......


Rick

[Zurbaran1]

looking good!

[bat_collector]

As usual, quite astounding! This bust keeps on getting better and better!

Can't wait to see more.

[CKinSD]

looking good KDAWG!

[Kdawg59]

Thanks for all the comments fellas. It's made this a lot of fun to show on this forum. I wanna start wrapping this fella up soon and tear into my next project.

[Kdawg59]

Shorts are pretty much hammered out now. Got refine the fists, make ears and polish polish polish this sucker until it is smooth as silk.

Betcha thought I was gone huh?

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/h1.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/h2.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/h3.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/h4.jpg

[grendelscott]

Looking good Kdawg...Keep up the good work...

[Justin]

It's going fantastically well KD.. tremendously well done for a first up effort.. hell.. that would be fantastic if you had been doing this for years.. I'm looking forward to the finished thing

[RickDTM]

THERE you are! Wondered where you'd wandered off to.....the sculpt is looking mas cool!!

Now FINISH him!

Rick

[Kdawg59]

Okay fellas... because I know... you have all been yelling at me:)

I have been working on the Hulk. I have been sanding him, tweaking him, and trying to get him ready. He just might be on his way and growing up to be a garage kit. so for now here's a pic on him as of last nights grind fest...

[Zurbaran1]

Sweet. Two :thumbs2: :thumbs2:

[grendelscott]

Is that comic next to him being used as reference for the next statue?

[Kdawg59]

Grendel, you have a good eye... maybe even two...:)

That issue of spider-man is the issue that the Scorpion gets his new costume from Justin Hammer. I am using it to see his tail...

It is also in the back of some update pics in the Scorpion WIP thread I moved yesterday (http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=2233)

[Sniper]

does look good , I want it next to my other hulk statues. How many are you going to make?

[Zurbaran1]

does look good , I want it next to my other hulk statues. How many are you going to make?

One less than the demand. You're screwed :D

[Kdawg59]

Ha...

I don't know for sure yet. I will make as many as I can get away with as well as people want them.

What I will do is actually find out how many can be produced, how costly it will be, how many people want one here. I will take a poll for that part and then if it's doable I will take requests. First come first serve I guess, by email...

sound good?

[Perna]

Okay fellas... because I know... you have all been yelling at me:)

I have been working on the Hulk. I have been sanding him, tweaking him, and trying to get him ready. He just might be on his way and growing up to be a garage kit. so for now here's a pic on him as of last nights grind fest...
Fantastic job! This statue has come a long way.

How does one make it a garage kit? Hey, I'm just an illustrator, I don't know what goes into making statues and garage kits. :)

[Kdawg59]

Well Perna I don't know that just yet either, but the guy that has offered to help me does... maybe one of the other fellas like Rick or Danno could tell us.

I know it involves molding and casting just like the prepaints so I'm not sure what else goes into it.

chime in fellas if you know, if not I will tell you as soon as I do.

Perna you NEED to be a sculptor soon buddy:)

[Perna]

Well Perna I don't know that just yet either, but the guy that has offered to help me does... maybe one of the other fellas like Rick or Danno could tell us.

I know it involves molding and casting just like the prepaints so I'm not sure what else goes into it.

chime in fellas if you know, if not I will tell you as soon as I do.

Oerna you NEED to be a sculptor soon buddy:)
Damn, there's a person named Oerna that wants to try sculpting too? It's getting pretty competitive here. :laugh:

Damn you Oerna!!!!!!!!:D

[Kdawg59]

Don't know what you are talking about Perna:) Re-read my post and you'll see you were just seein' things:)

[Crom]

Tha's what happens when you have a socialist health plan. You have to wait in line to get your vision checked.

[RickDTM]

Fellas,
I'll share what I know about how KDawg's Hulk will become a kit. Once he's finished, he will have to cut it into castable pieces. Once that's done, whoever will cast the piece will embed those pieces halfway into a product called Klean Klay. Once that is done and the line of clay is sharp, silicone rubber is poured over the top of the pieces to create one half of the mold. The process is repeated for the other side of the piece, and VIOLA! You have a mold. Actually it's a much more complicated thing than I've described, but that's the gist.
When the rubber cures (usually overnight), a two part urethane resin is typically used to pour into the mold. When the resin cures, you separate the two halves of the mold and pop out your resin casting. You do this w/ every piece of the sculpture. When it's all said and done, you have a resin model kit and a perfect replication of the sculpture. The bad thing about the process is the original sculpt usually gets destroyed in the process.

Hope that explained it a bit.....

Rick

[Zurbaran1]

Cool Rick, thanks for the 101.

[Kdawg59]

Thanks Rick that makes the best sense. You are a gentleman and a scholar.

My original piece will goo bye bye...sniffle:)

[Zurbaran1]

Thanks Rick that makes the best sense. You are a gentleman and a scholar.

My original piece will goo bye bye...sniffle:)

Yeah, that's a bummer. Better take a lot of pictures of him from different angles especially as he's your first.

[Zurbaran1]

Damn, there's a person named Oerna that wants to try sculpting too? It's getting pretty competitive here. :laugh:

Damn you Oerna!!!!!!!!:D

Silly Canuck. You of all people should know Oerna is Canadian for Perna.

[RickDTM]

Shhhhh....don't spread that around....I've a rep to protect....

@KDawg - Cheer up! You might get lucky!


Rick

[bat_collector]

I think not!

I don't think anyone, especially our friend Kdawg wants that.

I have decided then, to prevent this tragedy, that I will go to Michigan, take the Hulk piece, and keep it in my collection forever! :thumbs2:

Don't worry, Kdawg, I'll send you pictures of it any time you want. Sorry for the rest of you. :p

[Kdawg59]

I think not!

I don't think anyone, especially our friend Kdawg wants that.

I have decided then, to prevent this tragedy, that I will go to Michigan, take the Hulk piece, and keep it in my collection forever! :thumbs2:

Don't worry, Kdawg, I'll send you pictures of it any time you want. Sorry for the rest of you. :p

So that was the noise I heard last night @ 3:00AM...

You know... come to think of it the Hulk wasn't on the table this morning where I thought I left it last night...

[Kdawg59]

Shhhhh....don't spread that around....I've a rep to protect....

@KDawg - Cheer up! You might get lucky!


Rick

Your rep is safe with me Rick:)

[Perna]

Silly Canuck. You of all people should know Oerna is Canadian for Perna.
I knew that :rolleyes2

[Kdawg59]

Thank goodness for the Edit feature... Oer...delete, delete, PERNA Damn it!:)

[bat_collector]

So that was the noise I heard last night @ 3:00AM...

You know... come to think of it the Hulk wasn't on the table this morning where I thought I left it last night...
I was gonna take it, but decided you needed to finish it first. Once its done, however, I will have to take it for safekeeping.

I know this seems a little extreme, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Its a dirty job, but someone has to do it.

P.S., if you do catch me in the act please don't beat me up. :D Remember, I'm doing this for your own work's good.

[Kdawg59]

Hey Rick I meant to ask... putting the kit back together (the molded pieces) what do you use? super glue? what about the seems? I guess I should buy a kit and find out huh?

[Zurbaran1]

Hey Rick I meant to ask... putting the kit back together (the molded pieces) what do you use? super glue? what about the seems? I guess I should buy a kit and find out huh?

I am by no means an expert but I picked up a little bit back when I got into garage kits and bought a mess of kits. The adhesive of choice is Zap-A-Gap or any one of the cyanoacrylates. The pieces are glued together with this stuff. You can then hit it with an Accelerator for an instant bond. Lots of time and depending on the piece, holes are drilled into the two adjoining pieces and a metal pin is inserted for additional strength and stability. This is a good idea and may even be necessary with heavier pieces. Seams are usually sanded down. Gaps and bubbles are filled in and sanded down.

And as a totally unrelated but interesting side note I'm pretty sure that cyanoacrylate glues were developed back in the days of the Vietnam War. It was used medically on the battlefield to seal open wounds shut.

[RickDTM]

Atta baby....Zurb is right on all counts!

So never fear Kdawg! Zap-A-Gap is your friend!

Rick

[Kdawg59]

I ripped the eyelids off under the eyes (I can do them better now)

I slapped some primer on him and sanded some more. I am working on him I promise gang :buttrock:

He's getting there... Enjoy more to come!

http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/new5.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/new6.jpg
http://www.nitemarestudios.com/images/new7.jpg

[bat_collector]

!!!
I love it, Kdawg.

Keep it up!

[Dvdmac]

This sculpt is outstanding...!!!

Is this your first sculpt?

[Sniper]

nice this is what I have been waiting for

[Collection King 13]

Lookin good dawg!

[cblakey1]

Kicks mejuer bootay Dawg!

[Bullseye]

I must have been on another planet. Where has this come from. That is awesome kd. Looks beautiful. Great detail. Can't wait to see that finished. Can never have enough Hulks. Now where is that whip?

[RickDTM]

Atta baby.....


Rick

[Kdawg59]

You guys are stirring the pot!!!! I haven't touched it in 2 months...

Hey Rick... will de-natured alcohol strip primer off sculpey???

[RickDTM]

Hey Rick... will de-natured alcohol strip primer off sculpey???


Man, there was a thread about stripping paint from Sculpey over in the Clubhouse (I think). Most agreed using anything to strip paint off Sculpey was a bad idea. If it was acrylic paint, it should work. Not sure about lacquer primer though....

[Bullseye]

kd, I don't think I saw this before tonight. It rocks big time. Love the Hulk.

[Kdawg59]

Man, there was a thread about stripping paint from Sculpey over in the Clubhouse (I think). Most agreed using anything to strip paint off Sculpey was a bad idea. If it was acrylic paint, it should work. Not sure about lacquer primer though....

I guess in theory it will sand off so that is fine...

Bullseye... thanks man... it's on the to do list to get back to it. It's just on the back burner until I see the Angel piece through. Make sure you all get over to Zurb's poll and honk yes for me:)

[Bullseye]

Already have kd. Now you get on the blower to Randy and get this produced.

[Sniper]

still waiting!!!!! :stick: :banghead: :banghead: :stick:

[wolverinejedi007]

looking good KD!!!