Lord Admiral Helden Ravensdorn

@Phes: Scupley is clay.This is modeling putty. Not only is it more durable to the point of almost complete indestructability, *Drops Davy Jones from a height of two feet onto his computer desk, watches nothing break (Yes, I did just do that)* it is formulated to be used on fine models. Thus the sheer level of detail that can be attained is far above anything anyone - even a really good sculpey user like Ghoulrealm - can attain with clay. As an example, here is some of the work of a guy named Scibor - he is a master sculpter and earns his entire living sculpting and selling custom miniatures. http://www.coolminiornot.com/artist/Scibor @Tiber: Hmm... depends on how I mold him. If I can put all 6 of his peices on one big sprue, then I would'nt want to separate them, and would probably be selling Davy for 10-12 bucks. But if I have to mold each peice individually, I can probably get one to you for two or three dollars :)

Yes, it is, but I still wouldnt paint it over even if I didnt intend on casting it. The two reasons I wont paint THIS Davy Jones are thus: In the molding process I use, the object to be molded is pinned up in the air in a wooden box. The mold-making substance is poured in halfway up to a suitable place. This is allowed to harden. Then, mold-release stuff is coated on the surface of what has been put in so far, and more mold poured. Once this dries, the box is dissasembled and the two halves of mold peel apart. Then, two slats are cut in these - side by side- one to pour the actual casting plastic in and the other to let air out. Thus, once the origionals are removed, the two halves of mold are strapped together again and mold plastic is poured in and allowed to harden. Once this is done, you simply peel the mold back apart again and voila! Perfect replica. However, this process can get somewhat messy if paint is applied to the object being molded, because this can get stuck on the mold stuff or cause other badnasty side effects. Secondly, this Davy Jones would not only be the first thing i've molded with intent to sell but also the second thing i've done any SERIOUS sculpting on. I would like to keep it origional for memorys sake.

Wouldnt it be too short then?

Probably nowhere, as I intend on FINISHING it when next I get to building. I made this thread to show that I had actually done work on it, show that I do infact have a ship, and show that im not just some forumgoing loudmouth who has nothing to back up his words. YOU were the one who said it'd be fine if I posted WIP pictures, so I did.

While its marketed as simply "Modeling Putty", its called "Green Stuff" by the Games Workshop staff and the ENTIRE Games Workshop community. Anyway, I got his hat basically sculpted. Ill finish it off tonight and take pictures.

Possibly :P

Meh, possibly, but its called "Green Stuff" for a reason :P Its professional modeling apoxy/putty. It comes in two parts, a yellow putty and a blue hardener. Mix em together and... green!

*thinks* Umm... No? :P To me, LEGO is an amusement. It something I do when I dont want to/ dont have to do anything else. Painting miniatures is my primary focus and my real "Hobby". Thus, while I usually have a timetable to get my painting done, I work on my LEGO stuff whenever im in the mood and have time.

Because I want to leave the origional sculpt alone T_T Plus, its difficult to use the molding stuff on painted objects!

Enter the Dragons

Aye, I had that thought too, Bonaparte. What a waste of plastic :/

I'll probably wait and paint one of the reproductions, and leave this one as the origional "greenie". As for the hat, if you look closely in the movie, Jones doesnt actually wear a tricorn. He wears something more along the lines of a bicorn, if you will. So, i'll be sculpting that, as well :)

Very well done, mate! Better then I thought possible with sculpey :)

LATEST PRODUCTION PHOTO: Production News: Sculpting continues on Davy Jones. Sides and front of hat completed, still need to detail back and top as well as sculpt the octosack on his neck. Half of his claw done, completed claw will be able to swivel like a normal minifig hand and hold stuff. Both legs are now completed. History: I have decided to make and upkeep this thread in order to keep tabs on my latest project and my first serious sculpting endeavor: Making lego versions of Davy Jones and his crew. I will update this threads production photos and news whenever I have something new to put up. I have all the supplies and materials to make molds and cast replicas, so, sometime in the next month or two, I will be able to put at least this here Davy Jones figure up for sale. Your Ob't'nt S'rv'nt, - Lord Admiral Helden Ravensburg

You do realise that box of train stuff is worth a fortune >_> Anyhoo, great luck to ye, man!! Merry 2007 :)

Aye - But I intended them to look like a miscellaneous group ;) This is, for the most part, a crew that Pirazzo hired out of a pirate port.

http://www.solardeathray.com/ship.html ... wow ... 8-o

Hate to say it, but I think I like the design of this imposter one better then the real Emperors Ship...

I personally like the tri-rifle thing. Ill have to build one!

You could start by writing the review ;)

Nevertheless, its a good design. I may use it some day.

Perhaps, but I dont think its practical.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pirate-Caribbean-Ship-...1QQcmdZViewItem Is this someones homebuilt thing...?

To the topic! Is it just me, or did the All American Emos (Yeah, we can tell why you're rejected) act kind of... um... embarrased in that last update?