Chris Reeve wip almost done.

[Bobby C]

getting closer to the look and feel I want.
This will be getting scanned for the miniatures with real clothes , leather boots etc.
debating if I want have 1/2 scale or 1/3rd
half scale would match the ironman from Sideshow .
the life size body is close to completion as well.
since he is 6 foot 4 I chose to have him looking down slightly he will also be in a very slight landing pose. done in a museum style very relaxed.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_75493-1.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_75502.jpg

[nexus]

Wow, that is fantastic. How about going 1:3 scale to match Cinemaquette. If you're going that route please shoot me a PM.

[El Diablo]

as always, awesome work bobby :thumbs2:

[Jerseydevil]

I agree with Nexus. I think 1:3 scale would be great. That is an astonishing likeness of Reeve, Bobby. Simply exquisite.

[Alex655321]

That is Dead on Chis Reeve !!!

[Vader]

Great work!!!

[jsnchrry]

sweet bust

[supahman]

AWESOME !!!!

[Trilogy]

Great work as always.

[Sniper]

wow great stuff!

[Bullseye]

Brilliant likeness.

[Darth_Syppar]

Best likeness ever. Please drop me a PM if you will commission this

[Ultramanimator]

Beautiful piece Bobby. I can't wait to see the finished statue!

[Bobby C]

another progress shot, I have another 2 weeks or so just on the face and ears, but he is getting there

[fuzzy]

wow! damn nice.

[Trilogy]

He's looking fantastic, Bob.

[Alex655321]

Looking real good !

I see Jessica Alba approves :thumbs2:

[Bullseye]

Is it me or does the face look alittle thin in the painted pic?

[Darknight]

i'm hoping this will be 1:3 scale too..will def be in on this if so.

I'll take this over the upcoming CM superman anytime. CM have yet to nail the likeness of their human pieces.

You've done it right bobby!

[Bobby C]

Thanks Guys, I will check on the face being too thin, he was really skinny in superman .
Part 2 he was a bit more heavy. I plan on doing at least 3 versions to get him as extreamly close as possible.
If we get the Ok to go ahead and produce these, I would leave it up to you guys to decide what one you like the most.

[Trilogy]

Where'd the image go?

[bxstrmn]

hmmm i was wondering the same thing?:sly2:

[patrickwm68]

That's a perfect Reeve, I've seen a lot of decent ones but he always has a goofy expression. This one is perfect.

[Tyderium]

Considering it is very difficult to capture a convincing likeness of Reeve, this looks outstanding, the best I have seen. Looking forward to the final result.

[Bobby C]

sorry here is the image
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_89652.jpg

[El Diablo]

Looking very good bobby

critiques - the reference shot your using seems to have a fuller face (width wise), the lips look a tad too pouty and also (though i'm not 100% on this one) the nose looks very slightly too long?

(all imo of course!)

[Bobby C]

Good eye, I will check that out in a day after I clear my head a bit, back onto the Bruce lee today.
small doses at a time I get blind quick.

[El Diablo]

Good eye, I will check that out in a day after I clear my head a bit, back onto the Bruce lee today.
small doses at a time I get blind quick.

any idea of when you'll be posting wip pics of bruce, bob?

[Tyderium]

Hi Bobby, this is a phenomenal sculpt.
I am drawn to one small thing though. On Reeve's left eye in your reference there is a flat spot in the eye lid above the iris. The eye lid on your sculpt seems more consistently curved in this spot unless I am losing the detail in the shadow. Also, I believe Reeve's left eye should be ever so slightly higher than his right. His face is close to but not completely symmetrical. Small things but worth pointing out. I am sure this will become the definitive Reeve.

Mike

[Bobby C]

wow Glad you spotted that, I was torn on it, the eye is actually lower, but I had company over and they said the was lower (on my sculpt on his left) and I told them his face is not symmetrical this is what makes the sculpt so difficult, although i feel I will hit a home run once completed.
you really have to know Reeve to pick up all the unique quality he has.

on another note it is not like a shannon Dorty's (?)
eyes
basically I just pick on front shot and go with it, then try to find side shots from the same part of the movie.
he almost looks like 2 different people sometimes.

[Tyderium]

I think the reference picture you are using is spot on. He has a purposeful look on his face, a steely look in the eyes and just the slightest hint of a smile coming across the lips, without looking like a smirk. And still has the iconic look about it without being too specific in facial expression. Side profiles from this reference point would be good. I still feel his left eye in that pic is ever so slightly higher than the right and has the flat spot on the eye lid above the iris. It is exciting seeing your progress on this Bobby.

Mike

[Bobby C]

Hi Ty diablo and J, I took your advise, on all levels,
it brought this piece as far as likeness to a higher level by volumes.
you guys are a big help!! I will post pics in a day or so .
since these adjustments,I do not know how much stronger this likeness could be.

I have been working On zod as well with a strong likeness actually very strong.

once I feel I cannot go further , the head will be casted and sent to be scanned to 1/3rd scale.
silicon head.

and half scale for myself to match the Ironman .

[Darknight]

Hi Ty diablo and J, I took your advise, on all levels,
it brought this piece as far as likeness to a higher level by volumes.
you guys are a big help!! I will post pics in a day or so .
since these adjustments,I do not know how much stronger this likeness could be.

I have been working On zod as well with a strong likeness actually very strong.

once I feel I cannot go further , the head will be casted and sent to be scanned to 1/3rd scale.
silicon head.

and half scale for myself to match the Ironman .


Great news Bobby!

Would you be referring to the CM superman?

[thx217]

As rough as it is, the sculpt shows amazing potential. Bobby himself probably couldn't foreseen how good it will be when it's DONE.

[Bobby C]

lets put it this way, I really know how good it has to be.
It has to be him from every single angle.
the Bruce has to be the same exact way.
the honesty on this board really helps me as a sculptor.

[Tyderium]

Bobby, one last comment. You may have already changed this, but if the image on your computer is the hero reference, Reeve's right eyebrow is dipping down and just meeting the top of the eye. I guess this helps form some of the purposeful look in his facial expression. The sculpt currently has the right brow with slightly more space above the eye. That's it from me. Can't wait to see the pics of your final result!

[Bobby C]

getting a bit more Reeve like,
i have another good month left on his face alone.
skin pores, lines , extreamly detailed.
I have to fix the mouth area, just do not like the lips yet, close but not there.

[Vader]

It's looking great bobby. Maybe the upper lip could be thinned out slightly (because of the expression). This reeve will be great.

[Bobby C]

Thanks buddy, I have been working clockwise on the sculpt and just picking it apart big time, I wont stop till it is dead accurate .
cant wait to see the 1/3rd head I will be starting the body in 2 weeks.

[Vader]

I'm sure it will be perfect when its done. What's the body pose going to be?

[Bobby C]

well since CM sort of took my idea that i had been working on , only for a year. I think i will continue
sure it was just a coincidence , this was a photshop of my life size a year ago. excuse the bad job.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/DSC04506.jpg

[Vader]

Are you doing it in a 1:1 scale? It's going to be terrific. You picked a great pose.

[Jerseydevil]

well since CM sort of took my idea that i had been working on , only for a year. I think i will continue
sure it was just a coincidence , this was a photshop of my life size a year ago. excuse the bad job.
Funny, I remember when you posted how you wanted the pose to look a long time ago, and I was surprised to see CM do a similar pose. (Which I really like).

getting a bit more Reeve like,
i have another good month left on his face alone.
skin pores, lines , extreamly detailed.
I have to fix the mouth area, just do not like the lips yet, close but not there.
It's good to hear you are being so particular with this piece. I would imagine it's helpful to be able to work on your own timetable to get it as perfect as you like. Thanks so much for the update. Looking forward to seeing more down the road.

[El Diablo]

Hi Ty diablo and J, I took your advise, on all levels,
it brought this piece as far as likeness to a higher level by volumes.
you guys are a big help!! I will post pics in a day or so .
since these adjustments,I do not know how much stronger this likeness could be.

I have been working On zod as well with a strong likeness actually very strong.

once I feel I cannot go further , the head will be casted and sent to be scanned to 1/3rd scale.
silicon head.

and half scale for myself to match the Ironman .

tbh bobby I feel honoured that someone with your sculpting skill would even take my suggestions into consideration! :thumbs2:

I'd forgot about zod can't wait to see updates on him.

And about that cm pose, must admit that it did cross my mind when I first saw it that it was the same pose you suggested when you were first putting the idea for your 1:3 scale superman out there. Things that make you go Hmmmmm...

[Tyderium]

Bob can you post the latest close up pic of the face?
I saw it briefly last night but seems to have disappeared when I logged on again this morning.

[Bobby C]

small up date, getting closer but still miles away

[fuzzy]

progressing well

[Bobby C]

I have to work on the lips, skin textures, neck etc.
again the hair is just to get the face fram, I will then get him ready for silicon
1/1
1/2
1/3rd
these are already set in stone for clients

[TOM S.]

Looks really good so far, Bobby.Very close to Christopher Reeves likeness - probably one of the closest i've ever seen (Mike Hill's 1/1 from a while back also in that category!). Can't wait to see it in silicone !

[Bobby C]

http://i54.photobucket.c 96/bobbyc1225/IMG_9184-1.jpg

[Vader]

That's really looking great! It's a great tribute to Reeve.

[El Diablo]

no pic showing for me

[Trilogy]

no pic showing for me

You got to be quick.

[Bobby C]

here is another shot, the reason I take them down is that he goes through so many changes ina day one is usually better then the next. IK have still a ways to go but the likeness is there for sure as well as a feeling, essence .
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/YYYYY-1.jpg

[El Diablo]

WOW that's VERY close now bobby, awesome job :thumbs2:
The main area I wasn't sure on before was the lips but that's pretty much bang on now :)

[Bobby C]

getting some where, zod in works now
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_92493.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_9240-1.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bob 247-1.jpg

[Tyderium]

This is outstanding skill on display here.
Latest pics look phenomenal Bobby.

[TOM S.]

That's looking really close now, Bobby. Very nice!

[Bobby C]

Thanks very much guys still have the subtle things to add to bring more life to him,

[fuzzy]

[QUOTE=Bobby C;2836429]getting some where, zod in works now
What! Zod in the works damn that's going to be awesome :buttrock:

[thx217]

Rock n' roll Bobby! :thumbs2: :thumbs2:

[Bobby C]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_0160-1.jpg

[Vader]

looking great!

[Bobby C]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/2-1.jpg

[ComputerFly]

Bobby...that is just CRAZY GOOD!! Insanity...

The scariest part is you aren't finished.

[Bobby C]

Thanks buddy , I plan on taking this stuff to new levels , Bruce Lee is equally as good now .

[Vader]

Terrific buddy. Looks fantastic.

[Bobby C]

Highly tempted on your Endo.

[bruhaha69]

Wow, that looks great.

[fuzzy]

Chris is lookin awesome as always Bobby

[TOM S.]

Wow ! You've drawn a new line in the sand with Reeve Bobby! Honestly, this is going to be the one to surpass. Can't wait to see the Bruce lee piece !!

[Darknight]

Best likeness i've seen of Reeve so far..

this is looking badass!

Will these be in production Bobby? lovin it!

[batmanmike]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/2-1.jpg

that put's the CM to shame - why they didn't ask you to do it amazes me -

you are the best in what you do Bob -

[Bobby C]

here is another wip shots, working on his left side lower area now.
again thanks for the compliments guys,
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/ggg-1-2.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_0553-1.jpg

[lforigno]

that is absolutely incredible

[sogonoraa]

Golly!

[amusedjester]

Bobby - you know what would be cool since you and Bob work together. Animatronics!! It doesn't even have to do much, just be able to move the head a little, the eyes and smile. You're doing such a great job capturing the likeness, I just wonder what that would be like.

[Darknight]

very nice work Bobby!

Can't wait.

[Exar Kun]

that put's the CM to shame - why they didn't ask you to do it amazes me -

you are the best in what you do Bob -


+1 here. They got a good job done for a proto, but your beat them easyly.

can't wait to see it finished.

PS: are you going to use glass eyes for the final model?

Damn! I want that one so badly with Zod (Ursa an Non + Jor-El in Black...let's dream..)

[cap70]

Another home run, Bob. You insisted, insisted and there you have it, beautiful and spot on, something Reeve himself would be proud of.
I really cannot wait to see it fully finished! :thumbs2: :thumbs2: :buttrock:

PS: Don't forget my Zod! ;)

[Bobby C]

hey guys Thanks very much, I cannot wait to see how this will turn out , I have a costume maker that will be doing the costume for these, she is doing the Zod and Reeve. I will contact Chris king to over see it , he is the best at that.

[Vader]

You nailed the likeness Bobby. Just terrific.

[Bobby C]

very close guys. :eplus2: just got the first trial outfit back. silicon is underway .

[Jerseydevil]

Great news, Bobby. Thanks for the update.

[lforigno]

I cannot wait to see this

[Exar Kun]

I cannot wait to see this

+1:buttrock:

[thx217]

Bring it!

[Sniper]

WOW!!!!!

[El Diablo]

Looking forward to seeing this, and with chris over seeing the suit the accuracy of that is guaranteed :buttrock:

[GreenCrystal]

This is going to look hauntingly real... Amazing talent, Bobby.

[lforigno]

guys check this out. This is an older pic as he has since made improvements to the sculpt, but Bob has nailed the likeness.
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/lforigno/IMG_28812JPG-1.jpg

[Darknight]

Looking good but can we start seeing this in 1:3 scale already, where are the new updates??

[lforigno]

Looking good but can we start seeing this in 1:3 scale already, where are the new updates??

It's a long process. Not only does the 1/1 sculpt have to be perfect but than we have yo scan it and print it. Once that is done a body has to be sculpted to match the scale of the head and the outfit tailored to that body. We area few weeks away from some
great progress pics of the joker and a month - month and a half on this.

[xXx]

is the 1/3 going to be a bust or a full sized statue?

[Trilogy]

It's a long process. Not only does the 1/1 sculpt have to be perfect but than we have yo scan it and print it. Once that is done a body has to be sculpted to match the scale of the head and the outfit tailored to that body. We area few weeks away from some
great progress pics of the joker and a month - month and a half on this.

It's good to hear pictures of these pieces are drawing ever closer.

[lforigno]

is the 1/3 going to be a bust or a full sized statue?

1/3 scale full size with clothing

[xXx]

1/3 scale full size with clothing

Beautiful!! Can't Wait!!:drooling:

[SPARTACUS]

keep us updated!
Keep the pics comming!

Cant wait to see the finished product!

[GreenCrystal]

At 1/3 scale, you'll put Cinemaquette to shame, Bobby.

Looking forward to the updates.

:drooling:

[xXx]

any updates?

[batman717]

Really the best likeness ever!!!!!

batman717

[Pankey]

Yeah, any update?? Best Reeve statue in the industry.

[Bobby C]

yes it has been scanned, we now have the fabric samples from Philfx so together we will make a really great piece.

[Tyderium]

A powerhouse collaboration, only good things can come of this :thumbs2:

[lforigno]

A powerhouse collaboration, only good things can come of this :thumbs2:

agreed which is why this will be thee Christopher Reeve Superman to have

[Jerseydevil]

yes it has been scanned, we now have the fabric samples from Philfx so together we will make a really great piece.
Wow, I didn't know this. What an interesting and exciting collaboration. Thanks for the update. The fact we'll get to see these in 1/4 scale and 1/3 scale with identical costume coloring is fantastic.