Ranger's Skyrim Stahlrim Build

[Dire]

I kinda like the final pic, it's really going to be hard to replicate a crystal ice looking stalhrim, it's why I stayed away from it and stuck with metal looking armor

 

[RandomRanger]

I ordered an airbrush, it arrives Sunday. Guess I'll put Skyrim on hold for the weekend and work on my Reach build.

 

[RandomRanger]

Alright, let's give this another shot! I'm reinvigorated now, having some really good reach progress under my belt.

 

[SGT Razor]

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This was my best attempt at creating sharper peaks and I used transparent mediums which I had hoped would give a more translucent look (it didn't), though I forgot to draw in white lines.
I'm still not quite happy with it, but I'm starting to get kinda bored of building tests over and over.

If you can coat that in a clear/translucent resin and cover it with a plastic bag or wrap to get the jagged edges, you'd be set. Looks like you're on the right track, though!

 

[RandomRanger]

It looks a bit dark and metallic on the image, but in person it looks much shinier and lighter. I may be happy with this one enough to do the real thing and tweak as I go.

Here's a quick shot of the first and fifth trial

 

[xXDashIVXx]

I still think you need to

It looks a bit dark and metallic on the image, but in person it looks much shinier and lighter. I may be happy with this one enough to do the real thing and tweak as I go.
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Here's a quick shot of the first and fifth trial
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Go to town on it with white. It looks more like the ocean now

 

[RandomRanger]

I still think you need to
Go to town on it with white. It looks more like the ocean now

I was thinking of that too, I'll give it a shot. No harm in a test piece anyways

 

[SGT Razor]

Even a thick coat of Elmer's could do the trick.

 

[RandomRanger]

Even a thick coat of Elmer's could do the trick.

Hmmmm, I'll look into this

 

[RandomRanger]

Anyone have tips on buying resin?

 

[SGT Razor]

No, but I know how to try!

I've seen this stuff used for table tops and countertops:

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[RandomRanger]

Duct tape dummy is made, so I should be able to make my own scaled and fitted stahlrim foam templates now

 

[PaiganBoi]

Duct tape dummy is made, so I should be able to make my own scaled and fitted stahlrim foam templates now
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I think you need more stuffing... RandomRanger 2.0 seems to be sagging a little bit.

 

[RandomRanger]

I think you need more stuffing... RandomRanger 2.0 seems to be sagging a little bit.

Hmmm, you may be right.

 

[TurboCharizard]

Anyone have tips on buying resin?

Sample sizes are highway robbery but larger sizes get real spendy real quick. Try donating blood or an organ to offset the costs.

 

[Dire]

I want progress! More progress!

 

[RandomRanger]

I want progress! More progress!

I've been too excited about my Reach build lately, and been putting my time there xD. Though I did build my duct tape dummy so I can draw out my own templates, and I'm currently experimenting with using Shoe goo as a type of resin to give me the ice-depth gloss effect.

 

[Dire]

I've been too excited about my Reach build lately, and been putting my time there xD. Though I did build my duct tape dummy so I can draw out my own templates, and I'm currently experimenting with using Shoe goo as a type of resin to give me the ice-depth gloss effect.

Oh yeah, you got Reach build, forgot about that, then imma check that out