Metalchaos Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Hi, I haven't been painting much lately. Instead, I've been working on a base for Cinder. In fact, I wish to use this same base to display different models. For too long now, I wanted to try my hand on making a resin model. I think this is a good opportunity to experience mold making.I'll be holding a new WIP on what I now call the Throne Base. I hope you'll enjoy and it will be useful for some of you. I'll be glad to receive your comments and learn your personal tricks on the subject. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CashWiley Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Wow, I missed a lot of progress when I wasn't paying attention to the boards that month! Looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalchaos Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 That's it, I've been through the process of creating a master model and a silicone mold to make my own resin base. You can see the entier step by step in my Throne Base WIP.I've already starter to countersink my freshly cast resin base, to match the Cinder's feet. I found a good angle to display the dragon and marked the base with a felt-tip pen. I then dug the resin using a Dremel and started to drill holes to fix the dragon firmly on its base. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corporea Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Awesome!!! How heavy is the resin cast? Like a wooden base or lighter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglok Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 This is looking pretty impressive. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalchaos Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Awesome!!! How heavy is the resin cast? Like a wooden base or lighter? Interesting question, the resin copy weighs 265g while the original wood and putty model weighs 200g. This is looking pretty impressive. :) Thanks Maglok! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalchaos Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Here's an update on my progress so far this week. I've drilled the base and chamfered the under part to have the bolts built-in. I'll be using 6-32 x 1" long countersunk head screws.My first intention was to cover the bolts and the stones with broken tiles carved in green stuff. Like if the weight of the Dragon had broke the tiles. The thing is, the screws are so big they would be difficult to cover, without getting a weird result.I think I'll end up hidding the whole thing under a pile of gold coins. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corporea Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Interesting! I was wondering how you were going to pin this one- the only other one I've seen in progress was Talespinner's. Cool! I can't wait to see the hoard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalchaos Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 It's been a long time but fortunately I've took some time to paint this week. Here a picture of my progress. I've painted the basic colors, shaded with muddy brown and painted the skulls. Then, I highlighted the volcanic sand with gory red, blood red and lava orange. While painting I realized I've lost some of the details of the skulls and there is small holes on the surfaces. It's probably du to air bubbles that got trapped during the casting.More to come. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirithiliel Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Wow the coloration on him is amazing! I love how each scale is outlined! That base is coming along fantastically too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatrissaTheEnchantress Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just read through this whole WIP from the beginning - what an amazing paint job! He's beautiful! I can't wait to see how you you finish up the base and then build up the treasure hoards around him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalchaos Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 I've worked on detailling the base some more and after a final test to make sure the feet were of the dragon are well aligned with the chamfered holes, I've mixed enough epoxy glue to fix Cinder to its base. The bolts should help the whole thing to stay securely attached. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneO'Leary Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You've put a lot into this. The dragon alone would defeat me, let alone the base you've sculpted. The whole thing is coming together and is looking awesome! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalchaos Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 You've put a lot into this. The dragon alone would defeat me, let alone the base you've sculpted. The whole thing is coming together and is looking awesome! Thanks for your the kind words Anne. Are you also working on a Dragon? I hope to find more time to practice the hobby during the upcoming months. Here's more pictures from my progress. I filled the gaps around the feets with green stuff and prepared some coins. I've also prepared the treasure piles, everything is ready to be paint; 02320 Treasure Hoard I, 02313 Treasure Hoard II & 02652 Magic Treasures III. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirithiliel Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Oooh the treasure looks so cool!! What a neat idea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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