My Michael Jackson Thriller Zombie Bust

I was a big fan of the "Thriller" album, and went to his concert when I was 13. I attribute the "Thriller" video as being a part of my inspiration to get into costuming and props, so I thought it'd be fitting to do a tribute. I know it's not Star Wars but I thought you guys might be interested in what I was doing lately. Tell me what you think.

wow simply amazing!!:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup

Amazing is what I think! GREAT work, bro!

Wow! That's freakishly cool!

fantastic work DangerRuss...:thumbup

Holy Cow! that is amazing! you are one talented guy! im always in awe of everything you sculpt! amazing job!

Originally Posted by mmgraphics

Wow DangerRuss, I always have been a great fan of your talent!

This one is simply amazing!!!

What did you make it of? Is it clay?

Please show us more progress pics!

It's sculpted out of klean klay, a really cheap super soft oil clay mainly used for clay walls for molds. Not actaully the best material to sculpt, but I had it around. It's so soft it's hard, or easy to tool, depending on how you look at it. I didn't take many progress pics to this point, but I will take more of the final tweaking and of the mold.

Thanks guys for all your comments, I love hearing feedback. I'm not entirely happy with the hair, still going to tweak the stile and texture, and if I'm still not satisfied I'll remove it for a wig option.

Progress pic. I made some subtle changes to the face and now I'm working on the hair. The hair is very tedious. Starting with some extruded strands and blending them in. Looks like speghetti righ now but hopefully it'll turn out good. Also going to distress the jacket.

Wow, that's simply amazing! You have a lot of talent my friend, four thumbs up!

That is creepy! Well done!

Unbelievable. Some of you guys scare me with your ability. Nice job.

I know this is pretty general, but can you share any basic technique/pointers when working with clay?

Originally Posted by ShocKWavE

Unbelievable. Some of you guys scare me with your ability. Nice job.

I know this is pretty general, but can you share any basic technique/pointers when working with clay?

practice, pratice, practice. Learn your tools, learn the clays, and how to soften them. Some clay can be microwaved to soften them up, others can be melted. You can work the surface with 3m citrus cleaner and alcohol. The clay I used in this one is very soft and not really a good tooling clay. And always have fun.

Wow, breath taking talent! :O

I may have posted in one of your other threads about the same comment? BUT...

Dam man you have some skills bro!!
I agree creep, but only coz you captured the look.

i can't wait to see this all finished and painted up!

More progress pics, working on jacket detail and hair.

Whoah! Russ, nice 'thrilling' work bro!!! Cuse the corny line but it is very very NICE! Awesome job! You have mad skills bro!!!

more progress pics. added slight skin texture.

Very awesome and you are extremely talented, but totally creeping me out!

Sculpture complete! I moved the ears up and redid the eyes. Ready to mold.


My reference pic.

I just don't want that in my house...everytime I'd like at it, I'd think it's gonna cough Malaria into my face.

Progress pics of mold. Print coat of silicone applied. Collar was removed to be mold seperately.

Mold complete, looks good. Will order casting materials this week and hope to get the first castings this weekend. I'll be offering these for $200 plus shipping for raw castings, and $400 plus shipping for all painted up. Anyone interested please PM me. Thanks Russell

Very very cool. Nice work!

Kit is now ready! I'm offering these for $200 plus shipping, raw casting straight from the mold. This one requires re-attaching the collar pieces and some air bubble filling in the hair. Also offering a RTP kit(as seen) for $225 plus shipping, and soon I'll be offering a fully painted one for $400 plus shipping. Anyone interested please PM me. Thanks, Russell

Oh, and these are cast from smooth cast-roto and are about 4 lbs and hollow.

Simply Amazing!

Finally got one painted!

That just creeps me out...like I just don't want one in my house, hahaha.







Just playin'

Class!

I'm now offering this kit, raw casting, striaght from the mold, some clean up required and collar needs to be assembled, for $150 plus shipping. Ready to paint kit is now $200 plus shipping. Anyone interested please PM me.

Will the kit be with those eyes?

Really really well done!

This is amazing work my friend. After I finish up my HIC I may have to get one of these.

Thanks for asking, but at this price the kit does not include the eyes. Actually, I'll have to find out where to get them becuase the ones you see in the finished piece are ones I had from a while back. I'll check my supplier at work, the ones I use at work can be pricey, but there's got to be some I can get reasonably.

Originally Posted by mmgraphics

Will the kit be with those eyes?

And thanks for the compliments everyone!

The perfect stocking stuffer for young Jimmy!

This should be taken as a compliment, you've made one very creepy sculpt for sure!

WOW!
Great job.

awesome!

Forcebewitya.

had to bump this thread i love this sculpt. your a madman!

Originally Posted by mandalord3190

had to bump this thread i love this sculpt. your a madman!

Thanks! I'm surprised I didn't get much interest in this back when I did it, but if there is renewed interest I'd be willing to sell the raw cast kit for $150 plus shipping. Thanks again!

I saw your Taun Taun head today on the other post... And now this! You are amazing!

Respect!

Wow, you have a great talent. It looks amazing.

Sean

Originally Posted by RafalFett

I saw your Taun Taun head today on the other post... And now this! You are amazing!

Respect!

Thanks, if you like this check out my other threads, iron man, Brearios, and my Neytiri from Avatar.

That is a great sculpt! Looks neat!

Originally Posted by DangerRuss

Thanks, if you like this check out my other threads, iron man, Brearios, and my Neytiri from Avatar.

I saw them all. You are a pure genius! And I hope these are just 10% of what will come in the near future.

Respect!

just thought id give some credit where its due. i wasnt even around when this song came out. wasnt even thought of most likely. but was always a fan of MJ's music. and this thread just blew my mind along with the iron man and neytiri. youve got a very rare talent my friend. keep up the great work.

Justin

Originally Posted by mandalord3190

just thought id give some credit where its due. i wasnt even around when this song came out. wasnt even thought of most likely. but was always a fan of MJ's music. and this thread just blew my mind along with the iron man and neytiri. youve got a very rare talent my friend. keep up the great work.

Justin

Wow thanks! I love to hear fedback like this, keeps me inspired.

Originally Posted by RafalFett

I saw them all. You are a pure genius! And I hope these are just 10% of what will come in the near future.

Respect!

Thanks again. I tried to look up your website Home - Rafal Works , but couldn't find it, is it still up? Do you make props as well?