YG-49 Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Well, I had nothing to do today so I got out my trusty old clay cube and made this. LEGO should have made a Rancor when the made the Jabba's Palace set but it would have to be very small to fit in there. I have no idea if this is scaled or not (I'll have to watch Return again.) The eyebrows are minifig hands. I couldn't find anymore claw pieces for feet. Without further adue I give you my Rancor! Front view. RAAAWWWRRRRR!!!!!!! :skull: Face closeup. A hand. The chains were a last minute addition. A scaly back! Minifig comparison. Note, this photo makes the Rancor look bigger than it actually is. Thank-you! Edited August 8, 2009 by KimT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RileyC Posted June 28, 2009 I like how you created the rancor's teeth and claws. The chains were definitely a good addition to put on. I agree with you, lego should make a rancor and i think they should also make a wampa. they would be so cool Great clay mocing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWMAN Posted June 28, 2009 Interesting. I would work on the proportions a little bit as well as the overall shape.I like the teeth, but maybe you should look at a few more reference pics. Still, great start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YG-49 Posted June 28, 2009 Interesting. I would work on the proportions a little bit as well as the overall shape.I like the teeth, but maybe you should look at a few more reference pics. Still, great start. I was going to make it more hunched but the legs wouldn't hold it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cole Posted June 28, 2009 Thats awsome YG! Definitly looks good, but I'd suggest sticking some brown peices on it, just to give it more of a lego feel. The scaling is a bit off, They have small legs and long arms with fat bodies, as seen here. But anyway looks good still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YG-49 Posted June 28, 2009 I've forgotten the tail and fourth fingers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWMAN Posted June 28, 2009 I was going to make it more hunched but the legs wouldn't hold it. I can understand your predicament. I would try building the body and legs separately, and then building up the legs as you need to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven Brickroft Posted June 28, 2009 AAAAAAAAAGH~ Clay!! Sworn enemy of my old Knights collection. Aren't they supposed to be a bit more hunched back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YG-49 Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Aren't they supposed to be a bit more hunched back? I was going to make it more hunched but the legs wouldn't hold it. Edited June 28, 2009 by YG-49 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rancor Posted June 28, 2009 Wonderful idea YG-49! A lot of people are right in this thread - TLG should make a Rancor because otherwise I have no sigfig. The mouth looks just right - perhaps more teeth if you have them. I really love the chains. And I think people should accept that the model won't easily stand up with a hunch, even if it was perfect then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YG-49 Posted June 28, 2009 Also if it was hunched it would have to be a lot bigger, I mean a LOT bigger! Feel free to use it as your avatar Rancor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted June 28, 2009 Mmm... looks like a big cookie. Its nice, its not the end of the world to use. I would have added more details with regular lego, as long as I had many of them, like those little barbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepublicForces Posted June 28, 2009 It still needs that big nose and a bigger back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streifen Posted June 28, 2009 if u are doing a new rancor, in addition to the proportions of the limbs, add in "saliva dripping" frm the mouth. that was what was happening when it had Luke cornered before it was smashed by the gate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Magma Posted June 28, 2009 Looks very nice, but one question, is it sturdy? General Magma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YG-49 Posted June 29, 2009 Looks very nice, but one question, is it sturdy?General Magma Very! It's pretty heavy too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eskallon Posted June 29, 2009 looks pretty good I like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pedro Posted June 30, 2009 He looks a bit like Morph's 'evil twin' Seriously though, good effort! I was going to make it more hunched but the legs wouldn't hold it. I have a couple o' suggestions if you're interested... For big clay builds you should build an armature with wire to hold the shape. Bend his stubby legs a little and build his hunch up and back, bringing his head down in front of his chest a bit more while maintaining the line of his spine. Hopefully that will help centre the wieght above the legs. You can always bring out his toes a little for extra support. If you look at reference pictures you'll see the Rancor has very long arms compared to the rest of his body - lengthening his arms will make him look more authentic and help balance out the weight. Just keep working at it until it looks exactly the way you want it to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
