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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Scifi and Fantasy => Topic started by: Antonio Sobral on July 08, 2016, 06:22:56 PM

Title: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 08, 2016, 06:22:56 PM
Good Day

Another day ... another project.

In spite of being a huge Heinlein fan, this project has nothing to do with his book. Sorry guys!

Using a Portuguese comic book from the 70´s (O Falcao/The Hawk - O Mundo Perdido/The Lost World), a Japanese plastic kit (Tamiya Triceratops)
and an Italian resin figure (Soldati), this is just a small example of world globalization.

The name of the hero is Jose Gois, and he got lost by accident in planet Mundia, where the wonders never cease....

Allow me to begin.

The original script (slightly modified by Yours Truly ;))

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-13.jpg)


And here is the beast.

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-01.jpg)


Oh No! The poor beast has no tongue!!!
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-02.jpg)


After a quick call to the Bondi Vet (yes, we watch that TV show in Portugal :) ) the problem was identified and quickly solved!
 
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-05.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-06.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-07.jpg)


Much better now. Thanks Dr. Brown! :)


With the beast finished, it is time to present the...well, not the beauty, for sure!

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-08.jpg)


The bridle was made with some Aluminium (or Aluminum, take your pick :) ) foil, the map was just an ordinary paper printout
I made with my old HP deskjet, and the base is the lid of cigarette box covered with DAS modelling clay.

Thanks for watching!

To be continued....







Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Weaver on July 08, 2016, 08:21:32 PM
The guys riding the triceratops looks like Star Fleet science officers from Star Trek!
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Old Wombat on July 08, 2016, 11:05:13 PM
Looking like a great idea! :)


Seriously? Bondi Vet? ???


Meh! 'Tis a small world, after all! ;)
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Frank3k on July 08, 2016, 11:29:51 PM
Quote from: Weaver on July 08, 2016, 08:21:32 PM
The guys riding the triceratops looks like Star Fleet science officers from Star Trek!

...with manboobs.

Antonio's figure is much better. Is the soldier wearing sandals with socks?
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 08, 2016, 11:30:28 PM
Indeed  he is! The famous "Military Comfy" grade sandals with embedded reptile and bug repellent socks. :)

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 09, 2016, 06:28:47 AM
Quote from: Weaver on July 08, 2016, 08:21:32 PM
The guys riding the triceratops looks like Star Fleet science officers from Star Trek!

Just what I thought.
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 09, 2016, 06:29:42 AM
Getting settled in and comfortable for another Antonio masterpiece. ;)
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Daryl J. on July 09, 2016, 08:10:04 AM
 Anachron!

Oh yeah!
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on July 09, 2016, 11:39:20 AM
Looks like you are off to a great start with this project Antonio.  Looking forward to seeing what this looks like when you are done.  :)
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Camthalion on July 09, 2016, 01:53:24 PM
Cool.  Looks good so far
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Buzzbomb on July 10, 2016, 07:22:28 AM
Fantastic work as always.

Brilliant concept and execution
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Brian da Basher on July 10, 2016, 07:40:50 AM
"It doesn't look like we're in El Alamein anymore, Triceratops..."

Looking good, Antonio! Will look forward to your next update!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Weaver on July 10, 2016, 09:53:11 AM
Quote from: Frank3k on July 08, 2016, 11:29:51 PM
Quote from: Weaver on July 08, 2016, 08:21:32 PM
The guys riding the triceratops looks like Star Fleet science officers from Star Trek!

...with manboobs.

That's 'cos they've become unfit from riding Triceratopses all day. They need to get back in the transporter and set it to delete a bit of fat while it's all just data in the middle of the process...
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: elmayerle on July 10, 2016, 11:11:54 AM
Quote from: Brian da Basher on July 10, 2016, 07:40:50 AM
"It doesn't look like we're in El Alamein anymore, Triceratops..."

Looking good, Antonio! Will look forward to your next update!
Actually, I'd argue that they've wandered a bit too far from Fort Zindernuef (from "Beau Geste" movie et al.) and Le Legion Estrangere.  I will most heartily agree that everything so far looks great.
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Madhatter on July 11, 2016, 10:06:06 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on July 08, 2016, 11:05:13 PM
Seriously? Bondi Vet? ???

Could you imagine Doctor Chris's face when asked to do a stool sample?  ;D
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: taiidantomcat on July 12, 2016, 02:46:53 AM
Great start!! Oh how I love your builds!
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: andonio64 on July 15, 2016, 05:35:51 PM
Antonio, I look forward to seeing your new project steppin forward.
I can't wait to see how the triceratops will look like after your treatment knowing the fantastic painting skills you have!

Antonio
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 27, 2016, 05:13:49 PM
Hi guys

Back from a short vacation.
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/corvo.jpg)
Guess where! :)


And thanks for the nice comments!

Some more advances on the details:

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-14.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-15.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-16.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-17.jpg)


The terrain was made with DAS clay, and the vegetation with an assortment of different stuff:

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-18.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-19.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-20.jpg)


Everything is pretty much done in terms of construction, so painting will follow!

Thanks for watching!

Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 28, 2016, 03:44:56 AM
Quote from: Antonio Sobral on July 27, 2016, 05:13:49 PM

Guess where! :)


Looks a bit like Iceland
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: apophenia on July 28, 2016, 09:54:12 AM
Love your Triceratops  :)

Quote from: Antonio Sobral on July 27, 2016, 05:13:49 PM
Guess where! :)

Azores' Corvo Island crater?
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 29, 2016, 03:11:37 PM
You got it! Azores it is.  Even better than paradise. No snakes to tempt you!  ;D

Anyway, painting is on the way....

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-21.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-22.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-24.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-25.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-26.jpg)


With just the base colors, everything looks a little bit "bland", but the oils will do the trick.

Thanks for watching!
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Antonio Sobral on August 01, 2016, 12:30:56 PM
Hi guys

A little oil goes a long way. After that, some matte varnish and that's it. Done!

And here are the final photos:

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-31.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-32.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-33.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-34.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-35.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-36.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-37.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-38.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-39.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-40.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-41.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-42.jpg)


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/Barruel/Triceratops/trice-43.jpg)


Thanks for watching!

Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: finsrin on August 01, 2016, 02:08:25 PM
Besides excellent realistic finish detail, is off charts unusual subject.  Way cool 8)
Diorama setting adds whole bunch to basic build !
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: andonio64 on August 01, 2016, 03:22:28 PM
Fantastic work, a masterpiece under any perspective!
 :o
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Old Wombat on August 01, 2016, 10:42:02 PM
Outstanding! 8)
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 01, 2016, 10:32:47 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on August 01, 2016, 10:42:02 PM
Outstanding! 8)

What he said :)
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: apophenia on August 02, 2016, 10:55:41 AM
Gorgeous! And I love the look on the rider's face ... "Where the hell are we?!  ;D
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Kerick on August 03, 2016, 02:02:45 AM
I think he just realized he needs a ladder to get back into that saddle!
Outstanding !!!
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Old Wombat on August 03, 2016, 09:41:41 AM
Quote from: apophenia on August 02, 2016, 10:55:41 AM
Gorgeous! And I love the look on the rider's face ... "Where the hell are we?!  ;D

"Argentio, I think we're lost!" said the Lone Stranger.
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: ArmouredSprue on August 03, 2016, 02:25:32 PM
Nicely executed and a great idea.
Muito bom tanto os modelos quanto a idéia. Muito original.
Plastiabraços
Paulo
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: taiidantomcat on August 03, 2016, 09:31:32 PM
What a finish!! Love the colors all around on this one, it just looks wondrous  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 03, 2016, 10:19:06 PM
I will echo all the previous comments. Plus I like the Wehrmacht approved Birkenstock's.  ;)
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Frank3k on August 04, 2016, 12:25:30 AM
Outstanding build! The figure is fantastic; sandals, great skin tone representation and mustache! The camo on the uniform looks great, too - it looks Russian.
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Old Wombat on August 04, 2016, 01:29:41 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on August 03, 2016, 09:41:41 AM
Quote from: apophenia on August 02, 2016, 10:55:41 AM
Gorgeous! And I love the look on the rider's face ... "Where the hell are we?!  ;D

"Argentio, I think we're lost!" said the Lone Stranger.

Alternate version: "I don't think we're in Cosenza any more, Argentio!" murmurred the Lone Stranger.
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Camthalion on August 04, 2016, 05:42:47 AM
Excellent work
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 04, 2016, 08:11:06 AM
Brilliant at every level.
Alien vegetation, weird critter, terrific painting.

Do not be surprised at a few homage jobs getting around model shows, as I love the idea and think the execution was first rate
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: oetkb on November 03, 2016, 11:40:08 PM
Speaking of Heinlein, I wonder what subjects would make good models? Talking purely about space craft all I know of commercially is the Luna from Destination Moon and Rocketship Galileo which was done as a resin kit.
Title: Re: Stranger in a Strange Land
Post by: 35th-scale on January 05, 2017, 08:21:20 PM
Awesome!