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EDIT 3: Ok so I lied about edit 2 being the last one, so sue me. I've had to make a few major changes including the weapon ends (as you can see new ones are still WIPS) and I need to tidy the whole piece up a little.The style I've used on the necklace is a new one, but it's growing on me, probably just need to practice a bit more.
EDIT 2: Last update before the finished piece with paint.
Just have weapon work and ornaments left to finish now, plus a couple of other bits and pieces, but it's pretty much there now.
EDIT: New photos for you and links below to more photos, going with a fist smashing rock which is why you have those bizarre chunks, at the moment they're just there to add thickness and shape to the next layer.
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So as you may or may not have seen the large Lizardman I sculpted for Avatars of war turned out to be too large for the range.
Although it's annoying when things like these happen, it's primarily my fault for getting carried away and adopting the Pete Jackson mantra of "make it bigger".
Never one to get too knocked down and perhaps too special enough to admit defeat, I've already begun on a replacement, definitely smaller and with much longer arms.
I've been drawing on the work of Allan Carassco (hideously talented miniature sculptor) and so have come up with a design for a great weapon wielding monster of a lizard. You can't see it yet but I'm also drawing on real life lizards and so this one will be using a lot of inspiration taking from the thorny devil and so covered in a large amount of spikes and scales, though I'm determined to add some variety to make this one stand out from all previous lizard sculpts.
More to come soon.
Sculpted with kneadatite, wire and patience.
Additional angles below:
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Comments: 104
The-Build In reply to ??? [2019-03-20 17:56:22 +0000 UTC]
Thanks mate!
I'm terrible at drawing and really impatient when it comes to painting (ironically).
I have heard of the 9th age, some good focus on the group, but.....not really my thing.
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KarakNornClansman In reply to The-Build [2019-03-22 10:36:25 +0000 UTC]
You do masterful work in sculpting. Ever an inspiration.
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GerethBR [2014-09-17 18:02:31 +0000 UTC]
Has this piece been finished? Will it be cast by AoW?
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The-Build In reply to GerethBR [2014-09-17 21:15:51 +0000 UTC]
I've no idea what's happening on that.
I sculpted and finished it a while back and Felix has it, but I've no idea if or when it's going to see production.
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GerethBR In reply to The-Build [2014-09-21 02:05:45 +0000 UTC]
Dang! That thing is awesome. Wish we could see it released soon. We can only hope.
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The-Build In reply to GerethBR [2014-09-21 06:58:31 +0000 UTC]
I've no idea on the plans for it, best bet is to ask them on their forums, or email.
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Willlake [2014-05-25 08:55:39 +0000 UTC]
I can literally hear the echoing roar from this fella, nice one'
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Doomedlioness [2014-01-05 20:53:41 +0000 UTC]
I'm not a big fan of lizards but this one looks great
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The-Build In reply to Doomedlioness [2014-01-05 22:37:11 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, glad you like it.
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albatrash [2013-12-12 12:41:44 +0000 UTC]
I'm GREEN with envy. Great work. It really is a fine art(not just a hobby).
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Wood-Splitter-Lee [2013-06-05 20:50:41 +0000 UTC]
This one is exceptionally exquisite! So much detail and the proportions are phenomenal and my goodness...If those are you're fingers in the picture, it is even more impressive at such a small scale!
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The-Build In reply to Wood-Splitter-Lee [2013-06-05 20:53:24 +0000 UTC]
Lol, I made a few mistakes on this one, the insertions of Pec major I managed to get wrong, along with the twist of obliques (internal +external) and the serratus anterior.
But it's all good practice, I did an advanced anatomy course afterwards so became more aware of how everything works together and it beats trying to pose in a mirror to see how your body/muscles move.
Thanks!
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Wood-Splitter-Lee In reply to The-Build [2013-06-05 21:12:58 +0000 UTC]
Your very welcome,
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evilsyndicatemember [2013-04-04 09:08:18 +0000 UTC]
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWESOME. I love the details and the preciseness of this piece. Great work with the shaping and the fierceness of the character. Keep it up!
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Teiidae-37 [2013-03-17 05:00:19 +0000 UTC]
Btw, do you think you can post of this beast beside your lizardman champion/hero? Because I am looking for lizardman miniature that's large like the D&D ogres( I forget scale). Anyways best of luck to you man and I cannot wait to one day own this badass lizard.
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The-Build In reply to Teiidae-37 [2013-03-17 09:03:14 +0000 UTC]
I don't have any copies of the lizardman hero I did unfortunately, but I can tell you how large it is compare with the GW kroxigors, it is however, definitely large enough to use as a D&D ogre.
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Teiidae-37 In reply to The-Build [2013-03-17 16:47:24 +0000 UTC]
Perfect,I cant wait to one day get him...Because there are very few large lizardmen. Have a good day and thanks for the quick response.
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The-Build In reply to Teiidae-37 [2013-03-17 17:26:06 +0000 UTC]
No worries, enjoy the rest of the weekend.
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kazarr [2013-02-18 22:54:13 +0000 UTC]
Looking at this sculpt again, I find myself reminded of a better sculpted version of a Kroxigor, interestingly. Did any inspiration come from Warhammer's Lizardmen?
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The-Build In reply to kazarr [2013-02-19 07:30:22 +0000 UTC]
Only the occasional piece of artwork, but that doesn't tend to go any further than the heads.
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evilsyndicatemember [2013-01-26 08:28:34 +0000 UTC]
You are so skilled with your hands. I wonder what else you're skilled at.
I love the details of the piece, very believable statue!
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The-Build In reply to evilsyndicatemember [2013-01-26 22:28:04 +0000 UTC]
Wouldn't you like to know?
Cheers, got loads more to do with loads more detailing.
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evilsyndicatemember In reply to The-Build [2013-01-27 04:50:30 +0000 UTC]
I would actually.
Good luck!
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unreal-hunter [2012-12-07 10:01:49 +0000 UTC]
the level of detail in this sculpt is very impressive, you must have a great deal of practise and patience to pull that off.
also, i had never heard of kneadatite before, so thank you for bringing the stuff to my attention. it certainly looks interesting enough to try it someday ^^
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The-Build In reply to unreal-hunter [2012-12-09 09:45:33 +0000 UTC]
Cheers, I don't have as much patience as I'd like though.
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unreal-hunter In reply to The-Build [2012-12-10 07:22:03 +0000 UTC]
now THAT is a problem we all share
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ZeroElements [2012-09-09 17:50:35 +0000 UTC]
That's really rad dude. Your sculpture is really detailed. I'm impressed.
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The-Build In reply to ZeroElements [2012-09-09 18:20:25 +0000 UTC]
Cheers, should be cast and painted soon too.
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GinkgoWerkstatt [2012-09-02 17:06:46 +0000 UTC]
Looks good. Making all those tiny details would make me crazy though
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The-Build In reply to GinkgoWerkstatt [2012-09-02 20:40:16 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, it is fun though.
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Tinoculars [2012-08-29 09:22:51 +0000 UTC]
That looks awesome. Do you have to bake the clay to dry it? I assume you don't dry it at all until it's all finished?
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The-Build In reply to Tinoculars [2012-08-29 17:55:45 +0000 UTC]
The apoxy dries by itself, working time tends to be about two hours, after which it becomes hard to move or manipulate
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superhippieman [2012-08-28 19:09:40 +0000 UTC]
How many hours total do you think you will spend on this? and, did you put the teeth on one by one? scales/spikes? (if you've already answered this in your description I do not apologize...lets face it, that thing is freaking long...)
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The-Build In reply to superhippieman [2012-08-28 19:43:23 +0000 UTC]
I still don't know for sure.
I've had to do quite a few corrections and changes, but time wise I don't really keep track of, I just try to focus on getting everything completed.
Teeth and scales are always sculpted individually.
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JarrettOnions [2012-08-28 17:57:02 +0000 UTC]
can you make me a 4 hour free tutorial on how you sculpted this, then i will give you all the millions of moooney in my piggy bank if you can get me a cast hehe
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The-Build In reply to JarrettOnions [2012-08-28 19:43:56 +0000 UTC]
I'm death staring you right now.
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