MandalorFett
Well-Known Hunter
Amazing work as always. I was hoping you hadn't shelved this project, and I'm glad to see it's moving forward so well. Thank you for the tymely update. 
Darth Bane, Full Orbalisk armour
- Thread starter The Clone Emperor
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Demagol Aran
New Hunter
That looks amazing! He is definetly one of the best Sith ever! Very awesome job!
The Clone Emperor
Active Hunter
keeping the dome Orbalisk free
Thank you TDH, you support is invigorating.
I prefer to hold off posting to my own progress threads until I have new images to share. The following comment supplied an opportunity;
The jaw is separate for articulation.
The back was originally cast as one piece. It took me both hands AND both feet to demold--(and all my strength and a steady flow of maledictions. I tore that mold asunder and as I held the shreds of the ruined form over my head I felt like a predator.) I separated the two processes at the back of the helmet only recently in preparation to make a quality mold. I am not concerned with selling copies; I want the experience of making a functioning complex mold.
In the photos above I am wearing the painted master helmet. I prefer to use a fibreglass reinforced gold resin casting for the final costume piece.
I hope to make the Orbalisk neck seal next;
Be well,
Thomas
Thank you TDH, you support is invigorating.
I prefer to hold off posting to my own progress threads until I have new images to share. The following comment supplied an opportunity;
The helmet is worn as two solid forms in rigid resin, clam shell style front to back;
The jaw is separate for articulation.
The back was originally cast as one piece. It took me both hands AND both feet to demold--(and all my strength and a steady flow of maledictions. I tore that mold asunder and as I held the shreds of the ruined form over my head I felt like a predator.) I separated the two processes at the back of the helmet only recently in preparation to make a quality mold. I am not concerned with selling copies; I want the experience of making a functioning complex mold.
In the photos above I am wearing the painted master helmet. I prefer to use a fibreglass reinforced gold resin casting for the final costume piece.
I hope to make the Orbalisk neck seal next;
Be well,
Thomas
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Skupilkinson
Active Hunter
Thanks so much for the explanation and more pics Thomas! I'm even more stunned and amazed by this masterpiece now!
It's beautifully done, the symmetry is fabulous too. You're a master craftsman my friend. I can't wait to see your neck seal.
It's beautifully done, the symmetry is fabulous too. You're a master craftsman my friend.
I can't wait to see your neck seal.
SharkForge
Well-Known Hunter
THAT IS INCREDIBLE! The amazing craftsmanship, the time and dedication. I have so much respect for this costume. I love it!!!
oneone1111
Jr Hunter
When I saw what you were making I thought, no way this is gonna pan out. I was dead wrong! That is some truly inspired and artful work. I hope I grow up to be just like you!
Katua Fett
Active Hunter
I love the entomology! Your suit looks killer as always, cant wait to see the neckseal
DeathtoToasters
New Hunter
Stunning.....amazing......You should really consider making one for sale...then contacting me first
The Clone Emperor
Active Hunter
Darth Bane, EWIP MMIX
Good afternoon,
I bring a teaser image of my EWIP*, Darth Bane, Architect of the Sith. It is hard to describe how much of myself is in this suit. I chuckle to think how much cannot be seen and assure myself that it is all worth while.
This image was taken at 5:00 am today, with just enough juice in the camera for 6 images. More images to come as the project develops.
Click to view the Darth Bane project gallery.
Be well,
Thomas
*Eternal Work In Progress.
Good afternoon,
I bring a teaser image of my EWIP*, Darth Bane, Architect of the Sith. It is hard to describe how much of myself is in this suit. I chuckle to think how much cannot be seen and assure myself that it is all worth while.
This image was taken at 5:00 am today, with just enough juice in the camera for 6 images. More images to come as the project develops.
Click to view the Darth Bane project gallery.
Be well,
Thomas
*Eternal Work In Progress.
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Skupilkinson
Active Hunter
WOW! I can't think of anything else to say!
