I have wanted to do a Space Marine build for a long time now. However I am just not a pepakura fan. I tried an ODST using pep as an experiment. I find that I am pretty picky about detail and sizing/mobility. I had too many instances of scaling a piece, building it, and then not liking it. I find that it is too much work to do over and over again. SO, I am reverting to my carving skills. They are fairly mediocre right now, but carving is big in my family so I have good teachers. This past weekend I carved up a rough model Helmet. It still needs work, but as a first attempt I am happy. I am using simple insulation foam. It is easy enough to laminate into larger blocks, and easy to cut/saw/sand. PICS:
Like I said, it still needs work, but the basic shape is there. But I think I may leave it as it is for now. I learned quite a bit while making it, and have made several mistakes. I have laminated some smaller chunks of foam to carve some gauntlets/forearms. I think I will work on a few more basic pieces to improve my technique, then come back to the more detailed pieces.
Comments and criticism are welcome; let me know what you think.
For the Emperor!
Clothar
Like I said, it still needs work, but the basic shape is there. But I think I may leave it as it is for now. I learned quite a bit while making it, and have made several mistakes. I have laminated some smaller chunks of foam to carve some gauntlets/forearms. I think I will work on a few more basic pieces to improve my technique, then come back to the more detailed pieces.
Comments and criticism are welcome; let me know what you think.
For the Emperor!
Clothar
