Custom Predators minifigures

[LuxorV]

I made these figs last summer, but for some reason I never decided to photograph and share them.

These are my frist tries with sculpting clays (I use Cernit), so forgive my lack of ability.

I started with some Predator masks/heads because I always loved Bobskink's version, and I wanted to see where I could get with my own design.

This was the first version:

Seeing the overall design wasn't totally horrible, I tried to add some details, like the laser sight, and I ended up with this guy:

Not really there yet...

The next stage was to complete the mask with some prominent parts for the 'cheekbones' and wiring; while I was at that, I also added some torso armour:

This is it for now; I may improve the design after I get some feedback, and when I find more free time for it.

Some more views in this Brickshelf gallery (once public).

[TLOR FETT]

Looks pretty darn good, I wish I could mold/sculpt.

I don't really have any suggestions for it being a non cast object and it being hand created you pretty much can't complain or (as a viewer) can't ask for more. It's nice.

[Vindicare]

For handmade, that's pretty cool! The end result(so far) is getting there. The edges are a bit rough, but that comes from making it with your fingers. Maybe try using an Xacto knife and kind of "wittle" the edges, maybe? To get the crisp, clean lines. I definitely like the last one, keep it up!

[LuxorV]

Looks pretty darn good, I wish I could mold/sculpt.

I don't really have any suggestions for it being a non cast object and it being hand created you pretty much can't complain or (as a viewer) can't ask for more. It's nice.

Thanks, TLOR FETT. I grant you sculpting isn't that hard (well depends on how detailed what you want to make is, of course); you just need to get started and practice. I sugest you to starting with a lump of clay and 'play' with it for a while before trying making a 'final' form. Adding details is the most difficult part, if made before curing the clay, because the pressure you apply to make the detail stick to the model might (well, it does quite often, in reality ) deform something and you may have to correct/restart everyting.

For handmade, that's pretty cool! The end result(so far) is getting there. The edges are a bit rough, but that comes from making it with your fingers. Maybe try using an Xacto knife and kind of "wittle" the edges, maybe? To get the crisp, clean lines. I definitely like the last one, keep it up!

Thank you Legocrazy81. I see what you mean, but I chose to leave the edges rough, especially in the armour, since the Predators are quite a rough race themsleves, and I wanted to convey that feeling to some extent. I may try to get more crisp lines for the helmet, as it's their main feature, and the design is very detailed in the films.