Save the Planet of the Apes!!! - PIX ADDED!! [Archive] - Page 51

abadguy

02-25-2009, 10:05 PM

I was watching the "Oscars" and was appalled that, when they went through the people that passed away this year, there was much applause for many people but a hush overcame the audience when Heston's name was announced.

There was little acclaim for his work.

Politics is one thing, but art is more important. Hollywood give the man his due...

NRA aside... Heston was one hell of an actor.

Rest in Peace Mr. Heston...

Oh crap, that's right, he did pass away. I completely forgot about that.

Jessica

02-25-2009, 10:52 PM

Just pre-ordered the General Ursus Hot Toys figure. My first Planet of the Apes figure in my collection and it's a damn good looking one too!

Though the remake movie wasn't all that great, I thought Michael Clarke Duncan's gorilla character would make for an excellent figure.

Congratulations!! :banana

Jessica

02-25-2009, 10:53 PM

Ironman, here are photos of the cast I have of Dr. Milo. If you want me to make you one I can pour another cast for you.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrMilo001.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrMilo003.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrMilo005.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DrMilo006.jpg

Jessica

02-25-2009, 10:58 PM

Wow. I can't believe I didn't do any customizing today. I'm usually doing something, but today I did nothing. Just thinking about cutting up my scarf for Zira's neck wrap instead of sacrificing my sweater...and wondering if I could take it apart a little so I could use the dark brown strings for Zira's sleeves.

kfog41

02-26-2009, 01:42 PM

Oh crap, that's right, he did pass away. I completely forgot about that.

Hi abadguy! I noticed that You are from Illinois, I am originally from the Peoria/Pekin area. Which part do You hail from? Later, kfog41

Ironman1188

02-26-2009, 03:04 PM

Jess, I'm definitely in for one!!

wax murderer

02-26-2009, 04:29 PM

Umm, in case anyone's interested, there's a SST Cornelius figure up on Ebay with a starting price of 99 cents. Let the frenzy begin...PS

Jessica

02-27-2009, 08:34 AM

Preparations for girls' night out!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5818.jpg

Jessica

02-27-2009, 11:23 AM

This gorilla needs minor tweaking, but he's salvageable. He's one of my favorite gorillas I made.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5819.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5822.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5824.jpg

Ironman1188

02-27-2009, 12:17 PM

Jessica

03-01-2009, 10:53 AM

Jessica - So it's $45 if I order Milo and Carsia? Let me know and I'll get payment off for these 2 heads. I'll be ordering more from you as $$$ becomes available. :angelsmil

Yes. $45 for both unpainted.

Jessica

03-01-2009, 10:56 AM

I wish I did a better job with the hair. Oh well. Next time. I got honorable mention at the costume contest, though!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5844.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5834.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5835.jpg

Protozaius

03-01-2009, 01:20 PM

I wish I did a better job with the hair. Oh well. Next time. I got honorable mention at the costume contest, though!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5844.jpg

You look great Jess... WOW... I'm so envious! It looks like you had a blast! :chew:chew:chew

Gee.. the last time I dressed up for a con was back in 1976! :horror:horror:horror

Protozaius

03-01-2009, 01:22 PM

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_5835.jpg

Gee... I didn't get a hug from Don when I met him. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

abadguy

03-01-2009, 01:31 PM

Hi abadguy! I noticed that You are from Illinois, I am originally from the Peoria/Pekin area. Which part do You hail from? Later, kfog41

check your messages.

Supergaijin76

03-01-2009, 03:37 PM

Jessica, you look great! Right out of the movies and TV series. Really, an excellent, excellent job.

kfog41

03-01-2009, 07:54 PM

check your messages.

Whoa, I grew up in the area Your from. Small World!:cool:

Jessica

03-02-2009, 12:59 PM

I was written up on a blog!! That's me because I was the only ape in town!! :banana

Best costume prob goes to either the Batman and Catwoman duo, or the woman in the Planet of the Apes with FX makeup, hair and costume. I did a double-take when I saw her. She looked so unassuming walking the show. If I didn't know better I'd say she walked off a tv/movie set.

http://11by17.blogspot.com/2009/03/w...ip-report.html

milo1164

03-02-2009, 04:55 PM

Ironman1188

03-03-2009, 09:59 AM

Kudos to you Jess!! I only wish that I could have joined you. We could have kept going up to the puny humans arguing over whether they were for scientific research or target practice!! :D

Jessica

03-03-2009, 01:56 PM

Maybe next time, IM. Are there any conventions near your town? And when are they? Perhaps if I know well in advance I could make a trip out there just to have fun and go ape.

Ironman1188

03-03-2009, 02:16 PM

Maybe next time, IM. Are there any conventions near your town? And when are they? Perhaps if I know well in advance I could make a trip out there just to have fun and go ape.

The closest thing to something like that would be the New York ComiCon. If I could get a gorilla put together for next year's I would SO be there!!!

Shompdog

03-03-2009, 06:17 PM

ironman dressed up as gorilla! very very cool. I look forward to seeing that.:rock2

jessica your pictures are spectacular!

Jessica

03-04-2009, 11:05 AM

Thanks, Shomp.

Here are the upcoming convention dates that I know of, in case anybody wants to go ape:

In the UK: Spring Memorabilia Show, 28-29 March 2009
http://www.memorabilia.co.uk/

The San Francisco Bay Area Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention--this is in my area, so I AM SO THERE!!
May 22-25, 2009
The Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA

May 29-31, 2009: Burbank (Monsterpalooza)

JUNE 5, 6 & 7 2009, SuperCon, THE DOUBLETREE MIAMI MART, AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER

July 23-26, 2009: San Diego Comic Con--this is the one PZ goes to on his annual migration.

Dragon*Con 2009 will be held Labor Day weekend (September 4 - September 7, 2009) in Atlanta, GA.

If anybody has any other dates they would like to add, we should keep them all in one place and perhaps someday every single one of us will be able to meet face to face.

Here's a link listing a TON of comic conventions...check it out...I don't know how large some of these are...I've not heard of most...but it's cool to see a long list of upcoming events.
http://www.comicbookconventions.com/conventions.htm

Jessica

03-04-2009, 11:33 AM

That would totally rock Jessica! Does anyone know if they ever have these Comic Cons on the east coast in other locations (other than New York City)? The idea of dressing up as a ape sounds like a very cool thing to do at least once in my lifetime! I'm really liking this idea. :angelsmil

I'm putting a rough calendar of all the future dates I know. We all need to go ape out and together would be more fun than being the only ape in town!! If we plan way ahead in advance, we can choose the most central location and we'll all fly in. We deserve to get a real group hug!!

Jessica

03-04-2009, 03:56 PM

He does look General Aldo-like. He looks wonderful. Love his expression.

I never had anything ape-related as a kid except for that one pathetic jigsaw puzzle and coloring book. I'm just playing catch up now. That's why I'm so ape crazy.

Jessica

03-05-2009, 09:33 AM

I wonder what's happened to Sticks and Snickertown???

Sticks, I was not able to sleep well last night. I woke up at 2 or 3 and tossed and turned. I wondered how you were doing as far as catching your zzz's. I feel so beat up this morning. I just want to curl up under my desk and go to sleep.

Shompdog

03-05-2009, 04:54 PM

this thread isn't what it used be. i notice lots of people just missing from this thread. it used to be lots of fun to read. no one seems to participate in conversation here any longer. there aren't that many photos posted either. what's going on here? where did all the regulars go?

Jessica

03-05-2009, 04:57 PM

I'm still around, waiting for somebody to pipe in!!!

Saya

03-06-2009, 12:14 AM

Thanks jessica for the link. very helpfull. :D

Ironman1188

03-06-2009, 06:19 AM

Jessica

03-06-2009, 10:24 AM

Aw shucks. I thought I got the perfect net/lace for hairing up, but I just did a compare with the lace beards and whatever I got for sixty-five cents is too large as far as the mesh. I'm going to have to go back to the fabric store and get a finer lace. I have a dental appt. today, so that's where I'm headed after that!

And later today, I'm going to start painting a Bruce Lee head (mego scale) while there's still daylight.

Jessica

03-06-2009, 11:53 AM

I found this photo today. Yikes! I thought I had greased the underside of my chin a lot. Keep in mind that this is nearing 11PM...I didn't realize that the bit to my neck wrap (the yarn) was poking out of my costume. I am just one lucky monkey. I never made it to try to get professional photographs taken, so this is good enough for me. I was able to order from the website.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/3333873340_a715ab7de3.jpg

kfog41

03-06-2009, 01:24 PM

Hi Jess! That getup is just too cool! Nice job on that.:D

wax murderer

03-07-2009, 07:45 PM

Since the Zaius fat suit worked out so well, I decided that my SST Ursus could use more work, even though I have the HT figure pre-ordered. I'd already lengthened his cuirass(thanks again, Angel) so it was time to do something about his head.The SST helmet has always been a bit off to my eye; after considering a total resculpt and latex cast, I found a hasbro Ursus helmet on Ebay.The price was low enough that I didn't feel like it would be a great loss if it was NG; I got a pleasant surprise... 
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0004-1.jpg 
Lengthening the armor, which was 1 row short, front and back. A second set allowed me to do a little "cut and paste" modification... 
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0018.jpg 
The corrected armor,with the original helmet and a lengthened havelock. Dome too small,havelock sucks. In the process of replacing the original, I left the helmet removeable(I also left the head removeable, which makes working on him much easier)... 
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0010-4.jpg 
Ursus' head,with the crown built up to a more correct shape with Magic-Sculpt... 
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0011-3.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0012-3.jpg 
Test fitting the new helmet.The Hasbro helmet is a pleasant surprise;well sculpted and cast, it is by far the best part of the Hasbro figure(not that it takes much to do that).Color match is pretty good,too... 
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0041.jpg 
Painted;I considered making him a silverback, but this was an aspect of gorilla society that got lost in the films. Still might do it anyway... 
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0043-1.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0044-1.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0045.jpg 
In all his glory;ironic that Hasbro should provide the solution to the helmet problem, though my custom Vader also uses a Hasbro dome,so... 
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0049.jpg
The bully boys of Ape City,3 of which have been reworked(Zaius-fat suit and retailoring;Cassius-partial face resculpt;Ursus-the works;Brutus-stock).
Some might question putting all this work into figures that have an uncertain future, but it's fun, and after all, that's what this hobby is all about...PS 
>

Jessica

03-07-2009, 08:42 PM

I love the rework of Cassius! I have never seen him before. And the General Ursus looks waaaaaaay better with his hair sculpted up like that. Hmmm....I will have to use the Hasbro helmet that Ironman gave me for this (if i can't fit it on my General Ursus sculpt that is still in progress)!

If you ever have to give up the figures and I have some cash in my piggy bank, please call on me. I promise I will take good care of them.

Jessica

03-08-2009, 08:09 PM

Kfog, thanks for the follow-up regarding the dogtags. I got a pair from Duane (Enaud), who hasn't been on since forever...so I'm good. I hope you find other buyers. These are hard to come by.

Ironman1188

03-09-2009, 05:37 AM

Great job WM!! I said waaaaay back that the Hasbro helmet was a better fit. Great to see folks changing over and making the best of the Sideshow Ursus.

Protozaius

03-09-2009, 01:03 PM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/waxmurderer/PICT0049.jpg
The Bully boys of Ape City!

Some might question putting all this work into figures that have an uncertain future, but it's fun, and after all, that's what this hobby is all about...PS 
>

Bully boys, indeed. GREAT work, WM! I too have a Hasbro helmet on one of my Ursuses ( I also have Angel's helmet on another). It still amazes me when Hasbro gets something... anything right.

And, by the way, time spent on the SS Apes is time well spent. Keep up the great work.

Jessica

03-09-2009, 01:07 PM

And, by the way, time spent on the SS Apes is time well spent. Keep up the great work.

Spoken like a true sage.

Jessica

03-09-2009, 01:26 PM

Here's a new photo I found on Flickr. I think I was fumbling for my camera in my very deep pocket.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/3340159883_b49a156d77.jpg

Jessica

03-10-2009, 10:34 AM

Do you guys sometimes feel like you have way too many projects you are working on? I'm feeling that way. Last night I tried to start on some items...but never followed through. I need to slow down. I'm going to paint some Mego-sized human heads and just enjoy it, and sneak in some paint on Carsia and she how she blossoms.

My costume is overwhelming me now. I have to re-do the shoulders/sleeves, the front green panel, re-weave the inner sleeve, and work on the wig.

jungle jom

03-10-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm still here, lurking and monitoring... I just don't have much to contribute at this time. I wish I did but with the way this country is going right now, I'm just trying to hang in there...

Jessica

03-10-2009, 08:59 PM

I don't know why I push myself so hard. I guess there's so much I want to do and with work, I feel like there's never enough time to do the things I want. I'm just going to take a breather now and just do a good job on these repaints.

I really want to attack my costume in time for a convention in May. Maybe I'll just drive around in my makeup. Whatever. I'll have to cross that bridge when I get there. So maybe I'll not spend the night, but I WILL spend the day in costume because it's so goddamned fun.

Jessica

03-10-2009, 09:01 PM

Yes, Jungle...the economy sucks. I wish we were in an upswing.

Protozaius

03-11-2009, 12:10 AM

I'm still here, lurking and monitoring... I just don't have much to contribute at this time. I wish I did but with the way this country is going right now, I'm just trying to hang in there...

I hear you JJ... I've had to increase my hours at work just to make ends meet.

I had to cancel a bunch of pre-orders from SS as well. :monkey2 :monkey2:monkey2

Ironman1188

03-11-2009, 05:13 AM

And Stickman says "Hi" to everyone. He is busy at work trying to get his latest work filmed. It sounds to be quite good and i wish him luck and success with it!

Jessica

03-11-2009, 01:00 PM

Marriage...think TWICE for all you single citizens out there! My husband is giving me grief about my future costuming forays. It's a big deal to me though he can't understand it. Wayyyy beyond comprehension for a mere human.

Jessica

03-11-2009, 02:20 PM

I'm thinking about cancelling the Zaius PF. If something's got to give, he's got to be the one. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

I'll have to see what the future brings.

Protozaius

03-11-2009, 04:57 PM

The Zaius PF and the Hot Toys gorillas are the only things I haven't cancelled. :o

jungle jom

03-11-2009, 07:48 PM

I totally understand JJ. In fact, I just canceled my $450 order for the new Hot Toys apes with Sideshow. I don't have the $$$ for them, and I'm still not very excited over them. On the flip side, I am still very happy with the Sideshow apes and they're soooo much cheaper in price. :)

I think that cancellation is a really good decision on your part, Angel... I was never all that excited about them either. The hair really would make them stick out from the rest of the collection.

I still am considering Ursus because the helmet will cover most of the hair. I'm waiting to see it in person at my local comic shop before I make a final decision. Money is tight right now so the figure will really have to "Wow" me for me to pull the trigger on it.

Jessica

03-12-2009, 09:41 AM

This was just posted in the Apes Yahoo Group...in case anybody is in the area!!

Ron HArper and two POTA stunt men are appearing at the Williamsburg Film Festival , Virginia now through the weekend!

http://www.williamsburgfilmfestival.org/

milo1164

03-12-2009, 03:53 PM

The Zaius PF and the Hot Toys gorillas are the only things I haven't cancelled. :o

I've been holding off pre-ordering anything Apes related to see if Hot Toys makes Cornelius and Zira. They are the only two I consider must haves.

Jessica

03-12-2009, 03:55 PM

What? No General Ursus? He's wayyyyy hot!!

Protozaius

03-12-2009, 05:11 PM

I've been holding off pre-ordering anything Apes related to see if Hot Toys makes Cornelius and Zira. They are the only two I consider must haves.

It will be interesting to see how Hot Toys plans to expand the line... if they do at all.

It all depends on how these first gorillas sell.

Jessica

03-12-2009, 05:12 PM

You can't have the Planet of the Apes license and not make Zaius, Cornelius and Zira!! (or whatever it is Hot Toys has)...

kfog41

03-12-2009, 05:15 PM

I had ordered 4 figures from Sideshow, but may cancel due to the 124.99 each price tag. I believe that they will be selling cheaper somewhere else! I am not in the habit of giving my money away to people.:rolleyes:

kfog41

03-12-2009, 05:16 PM

You can't have the Planet of the Apes license and not make Zaius, Cornelius and Zira!! (or whatever it is Hot Toys has)...

Here, Here! Bravo!:monkey5

Jessica

03-13-2009, 12:10 AM

I think I need to make her darker by a couple of shades. I smoothed out her eyebrow ridges. I want to sand the bridge of her nose...need to find something small enough I can sand her down with...not sure if a wrapped up toothpick will do the trick. Her pupils came out beautifully. Wish I could take a closer shot of them.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Carsia041.jpg

milo1164

03-13-2009, 05:45 AM

What? No General Ursus? He's wayyyyy hot!!

I've never been able to get into the gorilla characters. I don't even have the Sideshow versions. As a kid I used to be afraid to watch the gorillas when they came on screen. Back in the 70s radio news shows would talk about the Vietnam war and used the term "gorilla soldiers." I thought they meant actual gorillas. When I first saw Planet of the Apes on TV I was scared to death and couldn't watch the talking gorillas. Cornelius and Zira, of course, were kind and friendly so I felt safe watching them. I used to have the Hasbro Ursus, but sold it on Ebay.

kfog41

03-13-2009, 09:52 AM

Hello Jess! The Female Chimp sculpt looks great! Is that Carsius?:confused:

Jessica

03-13-2009, 10:00 AM

Thanks Kfog. Still a work in progress. Her name is Carsia.

Jessica

03-13-2009, 02:51 PM

Angel your order went out today. Let me know when you get it and if you are happy with it.

Rafaela

03-13-2009, 02:51 PM

I seen this movie for the first time this week and I really liked it. It's got a great message about humanity.

Jessica

03-13-2009, 02:52 PM

Welcome, Sam!! It's one of my favorite movies. Can't get enough apes....

Jessica

03-13-2009, 03:24 PM

The first one is the best. I'll let you decide how you like the other ones. Just watch them as individual films and try not to see them as "continuations" or you will go bonkers. Happy watching.

Jessica

03-13-2009, 06:46 PM

More Carsia shots, with my very sucky camera. I need a better one that takes better macros!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Carsia043.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Carsia054.jpg

Jessica

03-13-2009, 09:26 PM

I found myself on YouTube!! OMG! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNf_fPLZAYU

jungle jom

03-13-2009, 09:32 PM

I found myself on YouTube!! OMG! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNf_fPLZAYU

That was quite cute... Jess

kfog41

03-13-2009, 10:22 PM

I found myself on YouTube!! OMG! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNf_fPLZAYU

That was pretty cool Jess! You could fit in with the Movie.:monkey1

Protozaius

03-13-2009, 10:23 PM

I've never been able to get into the gorilla characters. I don't even have the Sideshow versions. As a kid I used to be afraid to watch the gorillas when they came on screen. Back in the 70s radio news shows would talk about the Vietnam war and used the term "gorilla soldiers." I thought they meant actual gorillas. When I first saw Planet of the Apes on TV I was scared to death and couldn't watch the talking gorillas. Cornelius and Zira, of course, were kind and friendly so I felt safe watching them. I used to have the Hasbro Ursus, but sold it on Ebay.

Interesting to hear another point of view concerning the Ape saga. I can see how the "ape"earance of gorillas, given their constant violent context would be unsettling for some children. Thanks for sharing.

But I do agree. Even though they seem to be the most popular of the ape species among collectors, the gorillas have been my least favorite of the apes... even before Zira started her "gorilla bashing" rants. Personally, I found Julius to be the most disturbing gorilla when I was growing up. The sight of his hairy arms grasping the water hose yelling "Shut up you freak!" still gives he the shivers.

That's not to say that if Hot Toys made a Julius that I would pass on him. Quite the contrary :D

I'm just curious if we going to see any other ape species represented in this new, albeit expensive 12" line. Like I said, those collectors sure love those gorillas. :rolleyes:

Protozaius

03-13-2009, 10:26 PM

I found myself on YouTube!! OMG! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNf_fPLZAYU

That was incredible, Jess. You looked wonderful! WOW!

Too bad they spelled Zira wrong. :rolleyes:

Jessica

03-13-2009, 10:37 PM

I would never have found it because of the wrong spelling!! I can't wait to go ape again. I'm going in full ape regalia, hopefully with new and improved hair, in Santa Clara this May, to BayCon. I'm still working on my wig. Actually, I started taking apart the one I bought.

Jessica

03-14-2009, 01:35 PM

Angel--I decided to smooth out the wrinkles on Carsia's face, particularly on her muzzle, with Sculpey...I need to fire it up now with a BBQ starter to cure it...and then want to put some more layers of paint on her face. I'll post a photo later when I'm done. Hopefully she will look better.

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:21 PM

The wrinkles are there on Carsia's cast. It's just that compared to the Sideshow Zira rotocast, Carsia's face has a LOT of wrinkles...so I'm smoothing it out to see how it would look.

I can't wait to see how your wagon comes out! It is so exciting that you have taken up that mongo project again!

Ironman1188

03-14-2009, 02:22 PM

Hello simians!!
Sorry for the absence of late. As most of you know, POTA is my all time fave, but, I do branch out into several genres. I have begun painting!! Yes, yes its true. So far I enjoy it. I haven't completed anything yet, just testing various skin tones on a few human heads. They aren't POTA but they are all sci-fi related. I am hesitant to approach the eyes as they are so small and seem to require the most patience. Hopefully pix within the next week.
Ok... back to it!!

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:24 PM

Congrats, IM! Truly painting is VERY rewarding. A bit frustrating when you can't get the paint tone correct, but it's just practice...and just another layer of paint. Work thinly so you can build up tone on tone. (yeah...like I know)! Anyway, congrats on picking up the brush!!!

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:26 PM

Somebody at the MegoMuseum was able to recreate the hieroglyphs by tapping the pattern with a steel leather tool, wet leather, and a hammer. I think that's the way to go, Angel, for our future hieroglyphs!!

Ironman1188

03-14-2009, 02:27 PM

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:27 PM

Apeman is selling some very cool items to clear off some of his dust catchers. You guys should check them out, on the ForumoftheApes before they are snagged!

http://forumoftheapes.yuku.com/topic/875

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:28 PM

IM, as soon as I figure out which one, I'm going to invest in one of those magnifying glasses that are hands free, so I could paint some kick *** eyes.

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:33 PM

Wow. I don't know what project to start on. I think I'll fire up Carsia now...and while she cools off, I will work on my costume a bit. Nothing major...I need to make the inner sleeves thinner and that's not that hard.

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:35 PM

PZ I sent you a PM!!

kfog41

03-14-2009, 02:44 PM

I think that Hot Toys should have done the Tribunal Orangutans first. Pretty cool looking bunch!:monkey4

Jessica

03-14-2009, 02:44 PM

Now what ape fan would not be without a pin of Taylor's ship? Price is not that bad. This was posted by Dario on one of the apes groups:

http://web.ncf.ca/ev001/icarus/Icarus.html

kfog41

03-14-2009, 02:46 PM

Hi Angel! I sent You an interesting PM! :cool:

Jessica

03-14-2009, 04:59 PM

Any pictures, or a description, of what they did or used?

photo on page 2 of thread to show you how great the hieroglyphs can be!
http://megomuseum.com/community/showthread.php?t=21931&page=2

He already removed the photo of the carving tool, but it's basically a leather working tool.

kfog41

03-14-2009, 06:28 PM

Yeah - That's what I originally said when Hot Toys first announced their doing a POTA line. Unfortunately, you and I are the minority on this idea.

Hey Angel, I sent that link to You!:chew

Jessica

03-14-2009, 10:14 PM

I was quite busy surfing the internet today. Even so, I did manage to sew one of my inner sleeves tighter for a closer fit around my arm. Will have to do the same to the other arm tomorrow.

I also removed the handpunched crown of my wig and sewn some lace for the cap of the wig. It didn't take very long but I sewed some wefts of hair on top of that. I need to find the other lace I bought so that I could begin the time consuming hair tying for the forehead part. I just can't remember where I placed the bag...

Did not paint at all. I was too lazy to remove my contact lenses for working up close.

Jessica

03-14-2009, 11:12 PM

Gentlemen (I think I'm the only female in Central City!), hot off the apevine!! Horses for your garrison!!!

They will (so far as I know for now) only be available from two different places.
The first is already amassing names for pre-orders:

http://www.koehlercustoms.com/

Steve isnt at the pre-order stage yet, but has four more models coming to choose from:

http://stevostoys.com/WESTERN_HORSE.htm

They really know how to make my wallet bleed!!!

Jessica

03-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Jessica – I love that these artists used the Johnny West Horses and improved on them. I know you could do the same thing and save some serious money for yourself. Did you get your heat gun yet? You’ve already got the talent, the apoxie, and the paint. Try a simple one first, maybe just by twisting the head. :angelsmil

I found the heatgun in the garage!! It's still boxed up. We've had that for a LONG time...we used to use it for shrinking the plastic on sailplanes. I have two horses now (same stance, different paint)...and I will try to twist the head/neck. They both need a repaint.

Rafaela

03-15-2009, 02:36 PM

After watching this movie I sometimes wonder if there was a civilization in ancient times before recorded history that was much more advanced then we are today. Anything is possible. No one has all the answers no matter how smart they think they are.

Jessica

03-15-2009, 05:01 PM

Angel I am thinking again of your future gorilla costume. You can definitely hair up your own wig. You just need to buy the wefts of hair at a wig shop. You can have Denise sew you up an expandable hood, with four-way stretch fabric. You can sew the runs of hair on top of this. Sewing runs is so easy compared to hand tying (which is what I'm doing now).

Jessica

03-15-2009, 05:09 PM

Good news, guys! I was finally able to buy the plastic pieces that I have been looking for to make my own gorilla backpack. It was marked down from $20.99 to $10.99. It is a soft polyvinyl artist portfolio in bright blue. I needed the polyvinyl large enough to be able to hold up the shape of the backpack...so I will use that as inserts within the fabric. I hate heavy backpacks, but this should work and still be light enough not to make me go crazy. I don't have the fabric yet, but now that I have the "skeleton" of the backpack...I can start looking!

Jessica

03-15-2009, 05:11 PM

Just taking a mini break from tying hair to my lace. I let my husband purchase some of those nerf guns for the boys. I said they can have guns only because gorillas on the Planet of the Apes had guns. I know...I'm a warped mom. Anyway, my youngest, Ashton, has been running around the house with the rifle held atop his head screaming, "Planet of the Apes! Planet of the Apes!"

Jessica

03-16-2009, 02:11 PM

I hope school is going well for you. Do feel any smarter yet?

No. Today I am doing extra credit for my class. I had to dress up extra nice and am wearing a short skirt and high heels and a very fitting mandarin collar outfit....and then I'm supposed to write down what people's reactions are and write a paper about it. I got the idea for my costume here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAYJYxbJv1Y when I found this song and thought it appropriate for my Carsia. I went through my closet and found an embroidered Chinese style jacket that still fits.

I swear...show some legs and it's a different world. :lol I probably look like a Chinese hooker, but whatever. :monkey4

Jessica

03-16-2009, 02:14 PM

What's a weft? Is that like a string on multiple wig hairs?

I guess it's hair that is sewn onto a string...You will need wefts about 6 inches in length at least.

Jessica

03-16-2009, 03:56 PM

milo1164

03-16-2009, 06:15 PM

Angel I thought that Carsia is really rough when I painted her. I have been filling in her facial lines with Sculpey...I guess it's because she is so unsmooth compared to the Sideshow Zira...that's what was freaking me out. I'm still working on her little by little. I'm so glad you like her. I'm going to deposit your check now...

I thought the less smooth was more accurate. Sideshow's Zira is unnaturally wrinkle free compared to Kim's prosthesis.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g112/trevor22a/Apes/escape-05.jpg

Jessica

03-16-2009, 06:24 PM

Well, compared to the SS Zira repaint, Carsia's looked too rough to me...so I smoothed out her wrinkles and I'm painting them in slowly. I'll have to see how Angel treats his paint up...I can't wait to see it!! :banana

Jessica

03-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Today after class I went into a wig shop and was able to buy a package of #2 (dark brown) human hair 18" long. It was only $20 something. Yesterday at the wig shop near my house, I purchased 14" of hair for $38. Grrr....Anyway, it's non-returnable...but whatever. Life goes on and I'm still going at working on my wig. It is a major time sucker, definitely, but I need to complete it by May. I think I can do it if I put in at least an hour every day...

Jessica

03-17-2009, 11:34 PM

I was rooting through the internet and googling for images of Zira...and guess what came up? Me in costume and my Sideshow Zira that I worked on a few weeks ago. Now THAT is so bloody cool.

Jessica

03-17-2009, 11:37 PM

Today at class I had my Zaius gloves with me...so I decided to pick at it and worked off the lining while listening to the lecture. I have successfully turned one glove inside out and marked where I need to sew it so it fits me better. Gosh I am just so darn obsessed.

Didn't realize how late it was. Only put in half an hour on my wig and hardly did anything at all.

Jessica

03-17-2009, 11:38 PM

I thought the less smooth was more accurate. Sideshow's Zira is unnaturally wrinkle free compared to Kim's prosthesis.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g112/trevor22a/Apes/escape-05.jpg

I'm going to rework the teeth of my costume. I'm going to use my husband's soldering gun and sink those teeth in the foam latex.

Ironman1188

03-18-2009, 12:34 PM

Hey all!! "Bout 90% done on two heads. This painting is certainly tedious. These are no works of art I'm creating but they'll do for my purposes. Pix forthcoming as soon as they're completed!!
Take care and keep apeing!!

Jessica

03-18-2009, 12:37 PM

hurray, Ironman! You just have to start SOMEWHERE, and just jump in. I can't wait to see photos. You will see a vast improvement after five more paintups!!

And...with all the heads you have collected, you will be a master soon.

Jessica

03-19-2009, 08:18 AM

Stayed up until 2 AM trying to massage a 4 page paper out of a bunch of magazine articles. Writer's block SUCKS! This day will drag forever on...My BS skills are sadly out of practice.

Jessica

03-20-2009, 09:27 AM

Yesterday I received a most wonderful package for just being an ape fan. It was a surprise from one of the groups I belong to. One of the articles sent to me was the map of the Forbidden Zone, and a map of Ape City.

My four year old said he wanted me to take him to Ape City. I told him I would love to take him there.

Well....this morning, he asked, "Mommy, when there is no daycare, can you take me to Ape City?"

I told him I would love to but I didn't know how. He said I had a map and that would show me how to get there. I told him the map is a map of Ape City, but doesn't show me HOW to get there.

He asked, "Can we take a plane?"

I told him we needed to take a spaceship that goes faster than the speed of light so we could punch through time...but even then there would be no guarantee we could find Ape City.

I am so warped...my poor baby.

He said that if I knew how to put on makeup, then I must know how to get to Ape City. Wow. I'll have to think of a nice way to tell him that there really is no Ape City, that it's all just pretend.

Jessica

03-20-2009, 03:12 PM

I'm going to put together a gorilla outfit for Ashton...and we're going to paint his Nerf rifle brown and make it look more POTA this weekend (I'll have Sunday to put a quick outfit together). And yes, we ARE going to Ape City!!

Jessica

03-20-2009, 10:04 PM

Ashton, rifle held aloft Planet of the Apes style!! That's my clever little ape!! :D I'm going to bang him out a simple gorilla outfit this weekend. I'll just use the fabric I was going to use for the gorilla pajamas I was going to make myself. If he's going to Ape City, he needs to be dressed for success.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_6009.jpg

Here are the maps that got me into some monkey trouble:
Forbidden Zone (by Glen Scheetz)
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_6028.jpg

Ape City (by Glen Scheetz)
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/IMG_6029.jpg

Ironman1188

03-22-2009, 06:21 AM

Check out these APETHOVEN items on eBay.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=apethoven&category0=

:cool:

Did you happen to cast that Apethoven head before selling? That would make a great soldier sculpt!!

Jessica

03-23-2009, 11:57 AM

I'm home taking care of Ashton today...He's got a really bad cold. So, what to do other than start on his outfit, since I didn't get to it yesterday?

These mongo sized pants were purchased purely for the material. It only went up to 2XXL. Too bad they didn't have 3XXL, as that would have given me much more fabric. I bought two pairs. Whatever is left over as far as material will be saved for the gorilla garrison.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/20090321_0225.jpg

My poor baby already went at the gun with a permanent marker, trying to change the color. Yes, those are my crazy monkey socks.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/20090321_0228.jpg

After the first layer of paint it already looks loads better!!
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/20090321_0229.jpg

Ironman1188

03-23-2009, 03:35 PM

OK, in the midst of my first 20 head paints!! Also took time out to try and stitch a few things but there was a problem with the new sewing machine so all I got was a mess. The machine has to go back but I'll be getting another. Pix forthcoming as soon as I feel more confident on the eyes.

kfog41

03-23-2009, 07:51 PM

KFog - Thank you very much for the dog chains. These dog chains are soooo much nicer! Very cool. :cool:

My pleasure Mark! I really like them too. They are more to scale.:cool:

Ironman1188

03-23-2009, 08:31 PM

Jess, those Marvel stories of Terror on the Planet of the Apes are now available in PDF format. Here's the first few chapters:
http://pota.goatley.com/marvel-ultimate/ultimate_pota_terror_01.pdf

http://pota.goatley.com/marvel-ultimate/ultimate_pota_terror_02.pdf

http://pota.goatley.com/marvel-ultimate/ultimate_pota_terror_03.pdf

http://pota.goatley.com/marvel-ultimate/ultimate_pota_terror_04.pdf

Jessica

03-23-2009, 08:39 PM

Cool, Ironman! I'll be reading up on these!

I didn't get much done today other than spray-painting the rifle. I still have to make your patterns, but no biggie on that. I just have to remember to bring some paper towel upstairs so I can cut them out and mail them to you.

I also did start on my Dr. Zaius gloves. Wow I'm so brave!!

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/20090321_0230.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/20090321_0231.jpg

Ironman1188

03-25-2009, 10:32 AM

Did anyone, who hadn't already, read the Terror chapters? I'm curious of new impressions.

Jessica

03-25-2009, 10:59 AM

Did anyone, who hadn't already, read the Terror chapters? I'm curious of new impressions.

I haven't had a chance yet. I'm kind of obsessing about my wig.

I can't find my Robert Patrick doll! I will look for him when I get home. I was going to take him to work so I can trace out a pattern for you...

kfog41

03-25-2009, 05:32 PM

Did anyone, who hadn't already, read the Terror chapters? I'm curious of new impressions.

I actually have many of those comics. The only thing I would change is to make them in color. They have many exciting stories.:cool:

Ironman1188

03-25-2009, 08:03 PM

I would LOVE to see a well done CGI version of that storyline.

automaton

03-25-2009, 08:26 PM

thanks for the download Ironman! i am totally looking forward to having the time to read through!

Ironman1188

03-26-2009, 05:42 AM

Just remember they were written in the 70's! LOL
Ploog's art is absolutely wonderful. I wish he had done the entire run.

Jessica

03-26-2009, 09:38 AM

OMG! I just added my highschool teacher as a friend on Facebook...and since my avatar is me under the makeup...I didn't think she would recognize me. I told her my maiden name, (it's a very unusual religious name and as a sister I'm sure she'd remember it)... that it was me under that makeup....and I'm waiting for her reply. LOL!!

Jessica

03-27-2009, 07:10 PM

We're leaving the country! Yay! I have not been outside the states for a LONG time. I hope we hit a timewarp and end up in Ape City. This is how our travel plans look:

First leg of flight: 5 hours.
Two hour layover in Georgia.
Last leg of flight: 17 hours. There is a stop-over for refueling somewhere for 1.5 hours, but we're stuck in that plane for 17 hours.

I'm going to knock myself out with some margaritas while on the plane. Lucky for everyone involved I'm a happy and sleepy drunk.

The other option, which I didn't really want to do, was a 10 hour flight. Then a bloody 11-hour layover wandering at the airport for the next flight. With three boys aged 10, 7 and 4 years??? Uh...no! That would be like herding cats again. Last leg of flight would have been 7 hours.

It's a long haul, no matter which way you cut it.

milo1164

03-28-2009, 10:58 AM

There was a custom Apes head on Ebay today I won as the only bidder. The seller sent me an email telling me I need to add $2.50 to cover his Paypal fees....WTH? Is it just me or are people going crazy? I sent him the actual amount on the invoice and told him he can't charge his Paypal fees to the buyer after the fact. I fully expect to never get the item and will have to go through the Paypal process for grievances. Had to vent...I've never seen anything like this.

Ironman1188

03-28-2009, 11:33 AM

milo1164

03-28-2009, 12:02 PM

First - DAMN, how did I miss that? LOL

Second - Make sure and let Ebay know about the seller's behavior. They are strict against the seller asking the buyer to cover his fees.

I should be nice and just not comment further. I get so tired of scams.

Ironman1188

03-28-2009, 03:52 PM

What a nightmare. He is now refusing the Paypal payment so I can send him a money order. I have reported it to Ebay, but I expect no help from them.

Just make sure the money goes back in your paypal account and follow thru with Ebay.

Jessica

03-28-2009, 03:58 PM

Sorry to hear that, Dr. Milo. I missed out on the custom head. I wonder how it looked? I also missed out on Apethoven. But the timing is bad for me now. I just paid an arm and a leg for something I really wanted....and my wallet has been wrung dry.

Jessica

03-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Stupid trigger fingers. Anyhoo...I did get Apethoven. :banana

I thought I might as well keep him in the family.

Jessica

03-28-2009, 11:20 PM

Any apes out there interested in these:

(Unbearded flight suit Taylor, Zira, Cornelius, long jacket Zaius, and the Soldier), and from BENEATH I have the Mutant leader, Brent (flight suit), Ursus (standard release), and the regular release of Caesar...

They are not from me, but from someone else. Selling the whole lot as a set. Please make an offer.

Also, this person has these for offer:
Medicoms, entire set including all variants except the "brown" Cornelius. All are MOC.

Jessica

03-29-2009, 12:50 PM

Forum of the Apes at NEC Birmingham, 2009. Enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw8fEtzBZDc

Jessica

03-30-2009, 03:30 PM

Today is a GREAT ape kind of day!! I bought three Thunderbolt horses from a Mego Museum member...for about $12 each...including shipping/handling. Two are supposedly dark brown or black...and one is poseable. One has a broken tail but no biggie. I can always resculpt or just glue it back on. :blissy

They were delivered to the slavemines...they are here.

:ted

Jessica

03-30-2009, 03:31 PM

Why am I chattering to myself? Where have all the monkeys gone?

Angel, have you tried painting up Milo or Carsia?

What about you, IM? Where are your photos?

I know I've been busy hairing up my lace. I've put in 8 hours into it and have covered three square inches. I have nothing really to show for it...but that's what has been consuming my time.

Ironman1188

03-30-2009, 04:59 PM

Soo, you outbid me on the Apethoven, huh? LOL
Jess, how's the POTA 12" sale going?
My pix? They're in the works. I must admit, the painting seemed very easy at first. I'm still enjoying it, but it takes more than one coat of paint to make a head. And getting the paint right around the borders? Whew!! NEW RESPECT FROM ME TO ALL OF YOU WHO PAINT YOUR OWN STUFF!

Jessica

03-30-2009, 05:01 PM

No takers on POTA the 12" sale. I would buy them, but I've already bled my wallet dry until the next paycheck.

Ironman1188

03-30-2009, 05:02 PM

I'm intriqued. What's he looking to get for them?

Jessica

03-30-2009, 05:03 PM

Soo, you outbid me on the Apethoven, huh?

Sorry, IM. I didn't know you were the other bidder! :monkey4

I really wanted to keep Apethoven in the family, plus he would look awesome on top of our 1902 upright piano.

Jessica

03-30-2009, 05:04 PM

I'm intriqued. What's he looking to get for them?

I don't know. He said to make an offer. I'm guessing he will sell them for whatever they sell for on Feebay.

Jessica

03-31-2009, 09:20 AM

Apethoven will look great scowling down at the kids when they play the piano. :)

Jessica

03-31-2009, 09:35 AM

Jessica - Has anyone bought any of your ape sculpts yet?

Just you. :monkey4

Somebody is interested in buying them painted up...but I haven't had the time...and I've only got Carsia done. I have three more heads to paint before I can offer them for sale...so that's the status. :monkey4

I've been obsessing about my wig, so I haven't done any painting. I really have only two 8 more weeks before I go ape again and want to finish my wig before then.

Jessica

03-31-2009, 09:35 AM

I hope the kids don't take (and lose) the gorilla mask.

They know not to touch my toys. :maul

Beware the wrath of mom!!

Jessica

03-31-2009, 09:37 AM

He'd probably have better luck selling them as singles... what do you think?

I think you are right. I guess he would rather somebody make a lump offer and it would be easier for him to just mail one gigantic package than split them out. But if you're interested in a bunch of figures, he's open to that as well.

Jessica

03-31-2009, 09:38 AM

Congats on the horsies! That's a great deal. Did he happen to give you the bridles and saddles also? When are you going to melt them?

I'm going to start customizing again when I'm done with my wig. Did I tell you that I've committed 8 hours to tying the hair...and I've got three bloody square inches done? I'll post a photo of what I've done later tonight...and you can see that I have a LOT more to do. And I'm not even counting the sideburns yet. :(

Jessica

03-31-2009, 03:27 PM

Jessica - Has anyone bought any of your ape sculpts yet?

Jess - Learn from my bad experience... Don't use all your own money & casting supplies with the hopes of selling them. It seems everyone wants them, but many folks never pay for them after you've made the casts. You'll get stuck selling them on FeeBay trying to recoupe the costs. In other words, wait till your customers pay you upfront and then invest that money in the supplies. Those who are serious won't have a problem with this.

You're right, Angel. I'm not complaining. I am honored you bought my sculpts. I'm surprised anyone would want to buy them really. I just want to make enough money to be able to shrink them down...because Mego scale apes don't take up as much space....and sometime in the future I really want to make up the stadium in Mego scale so I could photograph it with all of my customized apes. That would be so grand if I could accomplish that feat.

Jessica

03-31-2009, 07:20 PM

Presenting...Jessica's growing collection of horsies!! The last guy I can pose...which is so totally awesome.

Starting from left to right...I paid: $24, $35 (:monkey4), $16:banana, $16:banana, $16 :banana!!! which includes shipping.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cavalier008.jpg

Jessica

03-31-2009, 07:23 PM

Look how much bloody forehead I still have to cover on my wig. I have to tie the hair down all the way to where the T-pins are :monkey4:monkey4:monkey4

This is 8 hours of work already but it doesn't look like I've done anything.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Cavalier005.jpg

Jessica

04-01-2009, 09:33 AM

Dang! Did you have to put all that hair on it one strand at a time?

The back of the wig was from the one I purchased already. It was too poofy up on top, so I scalpted that portion of the wig and sewed in wefts of hair across to cover the samurai bald spot. The forehead hairs I'm putting on two hairs at a time...sometimes I cheat and put three or four. The forehead hair has advanced very little. Now I have put in 10.5 hours of work into it. :monkey4:monkey4:monkey4

Jessica

04-01-2009, 12:40 PM

Here are prices for the Sideshow apes available for sale:

Zira, Cornelius, Taylor, and Zaius (all standard versions) would be $20.00 each plus shipping

Brent-$20.00/plus shipping
Mutant Leader-$30.00/plus shipping
Ursus-$30.00/plus shipping
Caesar $30.00/plus shipping

BTW: Ursus, Brent, and Caesar are all the "standard" versions

Ironman1188

04-01-2009, 01:20 PM

When you first posted them Jess, you mentioned a "soldier" , is he no longer available?

Jessica

04-01-2009, 01:31 PM

Soldier is still available. He didn't give me a price. He wants to check what they sell for on Feebay.

If you really want that soldier, I will PM you his e-mail address and you guys can work out a deal.

Jessica

04-01-2009, 04:15 PM

Apethoven is in the house!

Here he is, ready to scowl at the kids during tonight's piano practice:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/20090330_0232.jpg

I've set him peeking over the piano so the kids can see him when they sit at the bench. :joy
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/20090330_0233.jpg

Jessica

04-01-2009, 09:37 PM

Remember when I preordered the Tricorder last year to go with my Lieutenant Uhura outfit? Well I just got an e-mail that says delivery date is for May. Wow. I thought I would have had it by August last year. They better hurry and finish up that tricorder before I can't fit into my Uhura costume anymore!! Sheesh....

Ironman1188

04-03-2009, 07:30 AM

Jess,
Sent you the $ for the heads, PLMK when they ship out,ok?
Thanks!!

kfog41

04-03-2009, 09:43 AM

Hi Jess! I sent You a PM last Tuesday. Can You please get back with me? Thanks, Kent.:cool:

Jessica

04-03-2009, 09:54 AM

Hi Jess! I sent You a PM last Tuesday. Can You please get back with me? Thanks, Kent.:cool:

I missed that PM. I just replied. Forgot to let you know that you will have to be responsible for drilling the hole for the neck.

kfog41

04-03-2009, 10:31 PM

I missed that PM. I just replied. Forgot to let you know that you will have to be responsible for drilling the hole for the neck.

No problem at all. I am really good at drilling!:naughty

Jessica

04-04-2009, 11:11 AM

Many thanks to you guys who bought.

Tonight we're going to watch the Ugandan boys choir.

Zira's hairline on her forehead slowly marches onward. I have put in 17 hours already and you can barely see any progress...

Jessica

04-05-2009, 12:38 PM

Yesterday was quite fun for me. We had piano practice, and I had an hour to knit. Then sometime during the day we headed for San Jose, which gave me another hour to knit. While we were hanging out over there, I got to knit some more!! I have two mothers to be that I need to knit a baby blanket and a whole outfit for...and they are both due in two months so I really have to get cracking!!!

The Ugandan children's choir was also wonderful. I just can't wait to travel. I believe I have talked my husband into a safari....I'll let you know how that goes. My sister in law was talking about flying Emirates...their travel is only 22 hours which includes the layovers. Ours is 24 hours, also including the layovers. That's the fastest we will ever get to East Africa. The other times I have been before usually take 33 hours or so, including all the layovers.

Today I plan to finish painting the Bruce Lee head and also work on a Mego costume or two. I need to get these out of the way so that I can dedicate some more time to knitting and also hairing up that wig. If i do an hour of knitting everyday and then maybe two hours daily for the wig...perhaps I will complete everything in time.

Jessica

04-05-2009, 01:47 PM

I actually finished sculpting my Burke hairdo and I like it. After numerous attempts, Lucius is now completed also. I guess I'm now ready to dig out all my paints (once again) and start painting around 8 other heads.

This afternoon, I mounted a whip (onto a pole) as seen on the ape wagon in Beneath. I also affixed a small knife, and a sleeve-like container that holds the pole whip to the wagon. Cool.

Please some photos Angel!! I would love to see how your wagon is coming along.

Jessica

04-05-2009, 01:48 PM

It's amazes me how very busy you always are. Your work pace leaves everyone in the dust. It's obvious you LOVE all that you do!

I just like to keep busy. I have way too many ongoing projects. If I finish something, I've already started five more. It's never-ending but I love it all. The only thing is...sometimes I don't know where to start...and when I'm confused about which project to continue with...I end up on the internet.

Jessica

04-05-2009, 03:42 PM

Here's what's been keeping me busy...Zira's hairline steady marches onward...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/hair001.jpg

This is the tool that I am using. Wayyyy better than the crochet hook I was using...and faster, too. I can do about 30 knots in 10 minutes now. You can see how fine the tool is compared to the T-pin near it.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/hair002.jpg

Closeup of the hairline, and you can kinda see the lace:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/hair003.jpg

This is about how much I can do per day. It takes about an two hours to tie all of the hairs long enough on this size of weft. I cut off the hairs from where they are sewn together and have to remove the short hairs which are not really 18 inches in length.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/hair004.jpg

Jessica

04-05-2009, 08:26 PM

We had guests, so I could do NOTHING. Have not even touched a paintbrush...have not even completed a Mego outfit. Grrrr. I did put in one hour into the hairline and that was all I could accomplish today. So much to do, so little time...

Jessica

04-05-2009, 09:16 PM

Here is what's left of the Sideshow apes for sale:

Taylor (standard release) $20
Gorilla Soldier $55
Mutant Leader $35
Caesar (standard release) $35

Shipping is $5.00 per figure if in the US. Outside the states...you'd probably have to pay a little bit more.

Jessica

04-06-2009, 01:36 PM

I never pre-wetted my materials whenever I dyed them...so they were always splotchy and always making me frustrated. Apemania says to pre-wet before dumping them in color so that the colors will be even throughout. Huh! Never occurred to me to do that before...

Jessica

04-06-2009, 04:09 PM

OMG!! The King Tut exhibit is coming to San Francisco! I'm SOOOOOO THERE! Hell yeah!! It's been 30 years since I have last seen this...wow. I'm so freaking excited.

Jessica

04-07-2009, 09:18 AM

What are you dying? Things for your 1:1 Zira costume?

No...the Virdon outfits months and months ago. I don't need to do this anymore, but just in case I go down this path again, I will know to pre-wet before.

Jessica

04-07-2009, 09:20 AM

Ironman, I had to dig out all of the molds/casts stuff that I had been doing before I got sidetracked by my Zira outfit. I didn't realize that there were three heads I was in the middle of casting, so last night I added the rest of the rubber. Now the excitement is there again, wanting to see how the casts come out. I can't wait to get home and see how it ends up.

Jessica

04-07-2009, 03:19 PM

I guess you finally bought your Legos. Right?

No! I found a small plastic cup made by Glad that really works! I place two horns on top of the ape head that I am going to make a mold out of with the klean klay (for pouring the plastic and for an air vent)..place the ape head upside down in the cup and let it rest on its horns. I then fill up the cup with the rubber mold stuff. If the sculpt is too long, I create a wall of klean klay to deepen the cup so I could submerge the entire sculpt in rubber mold. I then pop the rubber mold out and cut out the sculpt with my kitchen knife. The air vents (horns) I created earlier give me an indication of where the face is. I don't cut the rubber all the way through to the bottom...I only cut 3/4 of the way....just enough to pop out the sculpt. When I want to create a cast, I tape the rubber mold shut and use the air vents for pouring.

I just discovered imprinting the name of the sculpt in klean klay before I pour the rubber mold and attaching this to the side of the cup...so now I have a way to tell what the heck the mold is for.

Ironman1188

04-07-2009, 03:25 PM

Ok, no apes, sorry, but he is some of what I've been working on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/ironman1188/head%20paints/mycustom-heads01.jpg
Other stuff is posted in my customs thread.

Jessica

04-07-2009, 04:00 PM

IM--that's A LOT of sculpts to paint, you lucky monkey! I really love to paint these guys...just don't have much time. After my wig...I'm going to really start painting my ape sculpts and start up again on sculpting. Miss those days...but I'm obsessed with the wig and I HAVE to complete it in...holy crap! SIX more weekends left before I go ape again. I want to finish my wig and my sideburns. I may have to stick with what I used before for sideburns.

Jessica

04-07-2009, 04:01 PM

IM--I see my favorite glue in the background. It is great for gluing small wounds...from my personal experience.

Jessica

04-07-2009, 04:02 PM

IM--are you using a matte agent?

Ironman1188

04-07-2009, 04:06 PM

Jess, right now they're just getting some acrylic paint. I'm looking for the best way to seal them once done. Any suggestions?

Jessica

04-07-2009, 04:50 PM

I use something I found at an auto store, for helping to promote adhesion of paint to plastic. If you coat with the spray lightly...add paint...and then spray again...do this maybe six times in super thin coats, it creates a beautiful skin texture. Once I'm done painting, I spray a final coat of it. I think it's by duplicolor...I'll have to check tonight when I get out of the slavemines.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/Trek009.jpg

Jessica

04-08-2009, 09:15 AM

Ironman...the product I use is by Dupli Color, and it's called adhesion promoter. I have not heard any complaints from the people I have painted for.

Jessica

04-08-2009, 09:18 AM

Oh yikes! I overheard Ashton tell my mom yesterday that he was going to Ape City. With all of this effort in my wig...his outfit has been put on the backburner.

Jessica

04-08-2009, 12:23 PM

What do you guys think if someday I get enough nerves to go watch a basketball game in full ape regalia? I would sit near the court and not the nose-bleeder seats. Why wait for a costuming event? I just can't wait to go ape again...

Jessica

04-10-2009, 10:25 AM

Still plugging away at tying up hair onto my lace. I think I have put in 20 hours now...and I think I need to put in another 10 to complete the forehead. It's slowly getting there. When I look at it, it feels like I have done nothing...but when I compare it to an older photo, I can see the hairline has progressed.

I am limping today because I got a massive charley horse trying to reach for the bloody alarm clock yesterday. I don't know who was making more noise...me or the alarm clock. To add to the stupidness of it all, it was my new cell phone that I am still trying to get used to and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off.

Jessica

04-10-2009, 11:25 PM

Yay. No piano tomorrow. I can sleep in...

Ironman1188

04-12-2009, 05:21 PM

This painting sure is more difficult to get "just right". Still chugging away. May take a stab or two at a simian head, just for a break.
Yes, Jess, its a lot of heads. And... they don't come close to being all of the ones that need temding to. I have bunch of others that have to be drilled out first and others that are just pure repaints. Then there's all the accessories and weapons.... :duh

kfog41

04-12-2009, 08:19 PM

Virdon maybe?

Jessica

04-12-2009, 10:11 PM

Virdon maybe?

Kfog, that's a good find! I do see Virdon...with new hair style and redone eyebrows...I can see Virdon in this guy.

Jessica

04-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Ironman...simian heads easy and tough at the same time. What can I say? I am a Libra...

Ironman1188

04-13-2009, 06:02 AM

Virdon maybe?

Michael Caine as Virdon? Sorry, I don't see it.

Jessica

04-13-2009, 09:22 AM

Ironman, you see...I didn't even know that was supposed to be Michael Cain. I am looking at the human from the bone structure. I still think with some massaging it could work.

Ironman1188

04-13-2009, 09:25 AM

Ironman, you see...I didn't even know that was supposed to be Michael Cain. I am looking at the human from the bone structure. I still think with some massaging it could work.

No worries. I'd love to see what you could do to him, but it would be hard, for me, to get past knowing its Caine. Thats all I was saying.

Jessica

04-13-2009, 09:26 AM

No worries. I'd love to see what you could do to him, but it would be hard, for me, to get past knowing its Caine. Thats all I was saying.

:lol:lol:lol

Jessica

04-13-2009, 09:34 AM

kfog41

04-13-2009, 01:07 PM

Michael Caine as Virdon? Sorry, I don't see it.

Good eyes there IM! I was looking at the hair, the lower cheek lines and the jaw area. With some sideburns and a repaint, I could easily see this one being Virdon.:cool:

Protozaius

04-13-2009, 03:51 PM

PZ, if you don't already have one, Apemania has put this up for sale, factory second Dr. Zaius:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Planet-of-the-Apes-DR-ZAIUS-resin-bust-factory-2nd_W0QQitemZ300307443657QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item300307443657&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Thanks for the link, Jessica. I've wanted to get that bust for a long time now, even though I think that the likeness could been better. :rolleyes:

Not sure if I'm going to bid... but I will keep on eye on it. :D

Jessica

04-13-2009, 03:55 PM

Of course, it will come unpainted...but you've got that artist that painted the Lawgiver for you!!

Protozaius

04-14-2009, 12:41 AM

Of course, it will come unpainted...but you've got that artist that painted the Lawgiver for you!!

I've always thought that the Apemania busts looked better when they were painted with that faux-bronze look. If I did get it, I'd go that route. :D

Jessica

04-14-2009, 11:42 AM

I am knitting fiendishly and have been since this weekend. I have accomplished one foot of a baby blanket, and need to knit 3 more feet. *sigh*

I need to complete this blanket by Friday, April 24. All ape work has come to a grinding halt until this blanket is done. I am hoping to also include a baby sweater, hat and booties...but I'll see how it goes.

duralumin

04-14-2009, 07:51 PM

Hey gang. As you can see by my post count I'm a newbie in these parts, but I've been around a little while lurking. Hoping I can join in on the apes talk: Planet Of The Apes was the very first movie I saw in theatres...accompanied by my mother...lol! What an impression. Anyways, hoping to get to know you folks and have some fun talking Apes. Take care.

kfog41

04-14-2009, 07:55 PM

Let me be the first to welcome You! Which state do you hair from?:cool:

duralumin

04-15-2009, 07:34 AM

Let me be the first to welcome You! Which state do you hair from?:cool:
From Indiana, and thanks for the welcome!

Jessica

04-15-2009, 09:29 AM

From Indiana, and thanks for the welcome!

Welcome, Duralumin...that wouldn't be Fort Wayne, Indiana, would it??? :D

Jessica

04-15-2009, 05:01 PM

duralumin

04-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Welcome, Duralumin...that wouldn't be Fort Wayne, Indiana, would it??? :D
Right smack dab in the middle: Indianapolis. BTW Jessica it's your sculpts that drew me to this discussion...all very well done...not to mention all of your creativity and talent involved in the 1/1 stuff as well. Bravo.

kfog41

04-15-2009, 07:06 PM

Right smack dab in the middle: Indianapolis. BTW Jessica it's your sculpts that drew me to this discussion...all very well done...not to mention all of your creativity and talent involved in the 1/1 stuff as well. Bravo.

Cool, I have relatives in Martinsville and Lawrenceburgh! :horror

kfog41

04-15-2009, 07:08 PM

Jessica

04-15-2009, 10:11 PM

Protozaius

04-15-2009, 10:45 PM

Reminder for all you SoCal Simians:

http://www.hollywoodgothique.com/news/monsterpalooza-the-art-of-monsters/

Dates: Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31

This venue promises to be ape-alicious, with movers and shakers of the ape kingdom present.

Hasslein--are you attending this event?

Speaking of cons, it looks like I'm going to the San Diego Comic Con again this year... through the generosity of my family, the trip being a combined birthday present.

Hopefully I'll see a few Apes on display at the Sideshow booth as well as walking the convention floor! :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

Jessica

04-15-2009, 10:50 PM

PZ, you lucky monkey you!! I really want to go to one of those cons!! Wondercon is so tiny compared to SDCC!!!

Anyhoo, all funds are being siphoned into our upcoming family trip to Kenya...so not like I want to stir the pot and battle my better half to get to SDCC...

Jessica

04-17-2009, 11:32 AM

I was going to get that Zira Apemania bust, but stopped at the last moment. I need to catch up with my credit card, especially now since I have upgraded my cell phone.

Boy, it sucks today at the slavemines. :monkey4 Can this day just be considered over? Let's get it done and buried...I'm so annoyed at the people I toil with. :mad:

Jessica

04-17-2009, 12:36 PM

Awww...here's that Valentine's day card that I never got! It's $12...and after shipping, it's $18. Never mind.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Planet-of-the-Apes-Valentine-Card-with-Music_W0QQitemZ320360783477QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item320360783477&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A0|293%3A2|294%3A50

Jessica

04-17-2009, 12:43 PM

Look how gorgeous this is!! Hmm...$70 BIN with $11ish for s/h....worth it? Sucks to be poor. Wow. This would look so cool in my bedroom...

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/PLANETAPES.jpg

Ironman1188

04-17-2009, 05:59 PM

Create two!!

Jessica

04-17-2009, 06:20 PM

Congrats, Angel!!!

Jessica

04-17-2009, 06:25 PM

This deal is only good for today...FREE s/h w/Amazon...Apes BluRay for $58!! If you haven't bought it already, this deal's for you!! There are 23 available since I have last checked.

http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Apes-Anniversary-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B001G7PX80/ref=xs_gb_A3P2RE03XTHW90?pf_rd_p=441937901&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0YH8BWFTRGGAWX8SHJFG

duralumin

04-17-2009, 06:28 PM

Duralumin, that makes me happy to hear that you like my stuff! Glad you stepped out of lurkdom.

Are you working on customizing any ape stuff? Central City needs new artisans. I can't wait to see Angel's wagon. I am waiting for Stickman and Snickertown to come back from the Forbidden Zone...waiting for Ironman to show us some more of his paint ups. It's been pretty quiet lately here...but as soon as I can get my wig done and get this damned baby blanket done and knitted...I will start up again with my many many projects...I would like to get back to sculpting but there's never enough time in the day. (darned slave mines!!)
Funny you mention it but I used to sculpt apes replacement heads for Snickertown...if any of you are familiar with resin garage kits I also sculpted both the Long Live The King and the Escapeonaughts for Model Prisoners here in Indy. I need to get back in touch with Snickertown as he's wanting me to sculpt some of the human characters from the Apes T.V. run, I think. Talk to you all soon.

Protozaius

04-17-2009, 06:30 PM

In case anyone is interested, today's Amazon's Gold Box Special is the Planet of the Apes Blu-Ray box. It's 55% off making the total an amazing $58!!!

Hurry... the sale lasts only today!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox

VERY tempting. :rolleyes:

Protozaius

04-17-2009, 06:34 PM

Jessica

04-17-2009, 11:42 PM

Angel--the book is about 200 pages long. There's some photos that I had not seen before. I have not read it at all...(too busy)...but I just skimmed through it for new photos. Lots of Apemania stuff in there. I'll PM you through the Forum of the Apes...

Jessica

04-17-2009, 11:49 PM

Ratz---that PM did not work Angel...I tried to forward you something...from the Forum of the Apes...check your e-mail now. I sent you some photos from the book.

Jessica

04-17-2009, 11:50 PM

Jessica

04-17-2009, 11:51 PM

Look who was typing when I was typing! :rolleyes:

PZ--I may have beat you to the punch. I type 70 words per minute without mistakes. Comes with the territory when you are a trained monkey.

scarbrs

04-18-2009, 12:00 AM

Jessica

04-18-2009, 12:03 AM

If I had waited for this deal...grr....would have saved me about $10. I could have used that $10 for 3 lattes, or somethin'!! :)

scarbrs

04-18-2009, 12:11 AM

If I had waited for this deal...grr....would have saved me about $10. I could have used that $10 for 3 lattes, or somethin'!! :)

Come on you know you can't get 3. HAHAHA

Jessica

04-18-2009, 12:15 AM

Angel remember how your hands felt like they froze into claws when you were working on the wagon? I'm all knitted out. I am so tired of this freaking baby blanket. I have grown it to about 24 inches since Saturday. I have 24 more inches to go and need to complete it by this coming Friday. At this rate I won't have time to bang out a baby outfit. My coworker's baby is not due until late May, so I have some time to make a baby outfit before then...

Jessica

04-18-2009, 12:16 AM

Come on you know you can't get 3. HAHAHA

Allright...a latte and a couple of cookies. :lol

Jessica

04-18-2009, 12:20 AM

Sleep tight you simians. Gotta wake up early to take the kids to piano practice...and then hang out in San Francisco the rest of the day. I'll be sure to bring the blanket since I've got a LOT of knitting left.

Jessica

04-18-2009, 12:22 AM

This is so very beautiful...but I'm not rushed to get it because reading the fine print, they can recreate it again...so it's not the last time it will be up on Evilbay.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/PLANETAPES.jpg[/QUOTE]

Protozaius

04-20-2009, 12:35 AM

PZ--I may have beat you to the punch. I type 70 words per minute without mistakes. Comes with the territory when you are a trained monkey.

I am still of the "hunt and peck" variety of typist. Sad, I know. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

I really regret not jumping on that Amazon POTA Blu-Ray special. :banghead:banghead:banghead

I need a higher paying job. :rolleyes:

kfog41

04-21-2009, 11:19 AM

I concur! Here, Here!:cool:

Protozaius

04-21-2009, 11:53 AM

I am still of the "hunt and peck" variety of typist. Sad, I know. :monkey2:monkey2:monkey2

I really regret on jumping on that Amazon POTA Blu-Ray special. :banghead:banghead:banghead

I need a higher paying job. :rolleyes:

See! I told you guys I was a terrible typist! I typed "on" instead of "not" in my last post! :rolleyes:

Error corrected. :D

Jessica

04-21-2009, 07:08 PM

Here is what has been consuming most of my free time. I started this blanket last Saturday, and I have been feverishly working on it for the past 9 days. Look how damned big it is. Incidentally, Dr. Zaius is topless because it's 85 degrees in the house. (Actually he's still topless since I haven't bothered to clothe him after I removed his Nehru jacket I made for Snickertown so many months ago).

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/gini022.jpg

Here's some more fun photos:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/gini020.jpg
235....236....only a few more pushups to go....

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/gini017.jpg
No photos, Jess...I'm gonna kill you!!

smugster

04-22-2009, 01:17 AM

Ironman1188

04-22-2009, 05:30 AM

Funny you mention it but I used to sculpt apes replacement heads for Snickertown...if any of you are familiar with resin garage kits I also sculpted both the Long Live The King and the Escapeonaughts for Model Prisoners here in Indy. I need to get back in touch with Snickertown as he's wanting me to sculpt some of the human characters from the Apes T.V. run, I think. Talk to you all soon.

Great work! And welcome to my little section of the POTA universe. I don't suppose you ever considered selling the head sculpts from those kits seperately, for those of us non-modelbuilding ape fanatics? I've tried a few times over the years to get ahold of Jeff Yahger regarding his POTA models and seeing if he would be willing to do the same, but have hit dead ends each time.

Jessica

04-23-2009, 10:18 PM

Woo-hoo! I was just commissioned to make a statue of Caesar! It feels good! :elefant:bunnydanc:elefant

Congrats. Your Caesar statue is awesome!!

Shompdog

04-25-2009, 12:58 PM

Jessica

04-27-2009, 02:12 PM

:banana

Yesterday I went through two craft stores trying to find myself one more skein of yarn to finish up that gigantimous mongo blanket that is almost done. Someone has been after the yarn I have been using!! :maul

Today, I went to Micheal's near the slavemines where I toil all day...and I found the last skein of yarn in the color I want! :banana The only reason why nobody purchased it was because it didn't have a label. :banghead I saw it last week but thought I had enough so I left it there...:banghead

and it was waiting patiently for me today to pick it up. :banana I am sooooo glad. I was going to have to make it work if I could not find additional yarn, and I was going to take a pair of scissors and whack off bits of the beginning of the blanket to make the end match. Whew!!

Ironman1188

04-28-2009, 10:57 AM

If you have the time duralumin, post some pictures of your work. I'd love to see this work you've done.

Yes, Yes!! Please do!!

Jessica

04-28-2009, 01:08 PM

Jessica - I just picked up a super duper deal!

Brand new Taylor & Nova (still in the box) shipped right to my door for a whopping $7.99. That's it! Total cost $7.99! These 2 humans will end up on the blood transfusion tables for sure!:cool:

Congratulations, you lucky monkey!!! :banana That is AWESOME!!! Someday I want to be able to nab a deal like that....

I'd love to see you make those operating tables and do that diorama in 1:6 scale.

Jessica

04-28-2009, 02:45 PM

I wanted to share some pictures of my recent trip to the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle.

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/885/copyofimg0605xx5.jpghttp://img76.imageshack.us/img76/1733/copyofimg0613ni8.jpg

A blast from the past! PZ, I just found out from Bri at Apemania that the only costume replication they provided for Cornelius on this display is the hieroglyph. Cornelius sports Wright King's (Dr. Galen: 1st Film) pants, Sal Mineo's (Dr. Milo: "Escape") brown undershirt, a generic tunic, and generic shoes. Pretty cool, huh?

Protozaius

04-28-2009, 05:33 PM

A blast from the past! PZ, I just found out from Bri at Apemania that the only costume replication they provided for Cornelius on this display is the hieroglyph. Cornelius sports Wright King's (Dr. Galen: 1st Film) pants, Sal Mineo's (Dr. Milo: "Escape") brown undershirt, a generic tunic, and generic shoes. Pretty cool, huh?

That is VERY cool info, Jess. It's amazing that all the costumes pieces can be tracked back to particular actors.

I hear that original chest gyphs are VERY hard to come by... so it doesn't surprise me that the chest glyph is a repro. On the other hand, originial sleeve glyphs are, though rare, much easier to obtain than the chest glyphs... heck, I have a pair. I wonder why there is such a discrepancy between the two glyph types? :confused:

And I'm looking to re-visit the exhibit again this summer. The museum will also be hosting a traveling Jim Henson exhibit starting next month. I cannot miss that... I'm a HUGE Muppet fan. :banana:banana:banana

angelofmusic2112

04-28-2009, 05:35 PM

duralumin

04-28-2009, 06:22 PM

[QUOTE=duralumin;1614140]...if any of you are familiar with resin garage kits I also sculpted both the Long Live The King and the Escapeonaughts for Model Prisoners here in Indy.

The sculpt for 'The King' is the best I've seen on a 1/6th kit.

As we all know Ape characters do not all look alike to us humans - something I think some producers fail to fully appreciate (When David Watson stood in for McDowall in 'Beneath' the producers were confident that no one would notice!)

On the sculpt for the "The King' you can somehow actually see Roddy McDowall beneath the simian features. I believe it's just been re-released and it comes highly recommended.

Dave
That remark absolutely makes all of the hard work that went into the Ceasar piece worth it. The proprietor of Model Prisoners and I went into the "King" project in hopes of making what we'd always wanted in model kit form, and up until that time, had not been delivered: an "Apes" movie accurate prosthetic likeness...especially in regards to Roddy. Hard to believe that kit was initially released ten years ago! Ironman: I'd love to sell individual head sculpts from those kits, but Russ at Model Pris. holds the rights and it would be his call. He's a great dude and I know he would at the very least entertain inquiries. I'll get some pics up of those pieces as soon as I can. BTW...I'm a sneaky mother...I just found out from my wife's sister that she's just ordered a slew of Sideshow 1/6 apes for me for my birthday. I'm very fortunate my wife allows me to indulge in this sweet sickness!

Jessica

04-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Jessica - Did you ever make the mutant robe with the large turtleneck for Billy's six-foot mannequin?

What's up with that new wig of yours? Is it still going to be done in time for your next WonderCon?

Currently, I'm painting up another Caesar statue. I promised the customer that it would be mailed by this Saturday so I'm painting that, and some other ape projects.

Talk to you later, time to watch some NHL playoff games. :)

I didn't have to make the mutant robe. Billy got something better...he got an ORIGINAL!! :chew

The darn wig is not done!! I hope to get to it soon. I have only four more weeks left to go...and guess what? That's about how long I have as well to make my younger sister a baby blanket and outfit and booties for her first baby coming out soon...*sigh* Neverending, this knitting. I love it though...but it would make me feel better to work on the wig and sideburns. Look how much more I have to go...
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/wig001.jpg

Once I finish hairing up the lace, I need to trim it again and restyle it. Hopefully it will look better than the last one I wore.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/wig002.jpg

Good news.... the mongo gigantinormous monstrosity of a baby blanket is FREAKING DONE!! I thought it would be 4 feet square when done, but it really measures 47" x 43". Still very huge. The one I will make my sister won't be this bloody large. I have two nights now to bang out a hat and booties...in time for Friday's babyshower. Ooops...Cancel that. I still have to bake the cupcakes and decorate them...so only have tonight to make a simple pair of booties. I'm going to bake the cupcakes in ice cream cones. I'll photograph them when they're done. Don't know if you guys have ever done this before but I have, and no matter how ugly your cupcakes turn out, they look like ice cream cones. :D

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/babyblanket-gini005.jpg

Go sharks!! :banana If they haven't lost yet :maul...(I'm only cheering for them because they are kinda in my neighborhood).

Jessica

04-28-2009, 07:45 PM

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I'm very fortunate my wife allows me to indulge in this sweet sickness!

So jealous. I have to make my own ape purchases. Nobody ever surprises me with anything!! (Oh yeah....except for my internet buddies who give me prezzies because they know I'm a poor ape fanatic...and I am eternally grateful for those presents. You know who you are!! I am thankful for everything.)

Jessica

04-28-2009, 07:48 PM

Guess what guys? There's a new sculptor in Megoland...he says he does 1:6 but was showing us his Mego scale heads today. He has never done apes but that doesn't mean he can't. EXCITING!! This gets my heart a-beating! WE NEED MORE APES!!!! (In 1:6 and 1:9!!!)

So Duralumin...we need you to start banging out more apes, too!!! More ape head sculpts for Ape City!!! As soon as my finish my baby blanket for my little sister, and also hairing up my wig...I'm going to start back on the sculpts and painting again.

I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF MORE APES FOR APE CITY!!!

I don't know about you guys...but I just want to do the happy banana dance!! :banana:banana:banana:banana

Jessica

04-29-2009, 03:14 PM

That is VERY cool info, Jess. It's amazing that all the costumes pieces can be tracked back to particular actors.

I hear that original chest gyphs are VERY hard to come by... so it doesn't surprise me that the chest glyph is a repro. On the other hand, originial sleeve glyphs are, though rare, much easier to obtain than the chest glyphs... heck, I have a pair. I wonder why there is such a discrepancy between the two glyph types? :confused:

I have noticed that many of the costumes that go on Feebay have the actor's name written on them.

Maybe chest glyphs are more difficult to come by because not that many chimps achieved that rank. From what I could see on this photo, it seems as if the male chimps all have the sleeve hieroglyphs. The really short chimp in the front row on the very left of the photograph looks like a midget (or little person).

The tallest male chimp in the front with his foot out...do you guys think that's a pullover mask? If it's a pullover mask, then even he has the hieroglyphs on the sleeves.
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/chimpanzees.jpg

Jessica

04-29-2009, 03:36 PM

I was just thinking how this thread has so many fantastic photographs. I even forgot about those early photos you "gorilla photographed" at the Sci Fi Museum, PZ.

wax murderer

04-29-2009, 06:40 PM

Regarding the picture...As far as I can see, there are only 8 chimps that AREN'T wearing pullover masks. These would be the 3 at the far end of the 2nd row and the 5 visible in the top row. The pullovers are fairly obvious, at least to my eye...PS

Jessica

04-30-2009, 04:57 PM

Protozaius

04-30-2009, 05:52 PM

I was just thinking how this thread has so many fantastic photographs. I even forgot about those early photos you "gorilla photographed" at the Sci Fi Museum, PZ.

You have provided this thread with MANY fantastic photos in the past, Jess. You always seem to surprise me with what you post.

Case in point with the last photo from Beneath you posted, I don't think I've seen that photo before... and it goes a long way to explain why there are more sleeve glyphs.

Thanks Jess!