My Taun Taun project

[dexter-jettster]

Here we go (work in progress):



http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4063/dsci0097.jpg

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[FLOSI]

So what scale is this in, Dexter?

[dexter-jettster]

So what scale is this in, Dexter?

Very near Studio Scale (i hope ;-)).

[Deathstalker]

HOLY WOW...... Looks great so far. I attached a pic I took at the Star Wars exhibit so all can see how awesome this is looking. Can't wait to see it completed.

[galactiboy]

That is really sweet! How tall is it?

[dexter-jettster]

That is really sweet! How tall is it?

Thanks,circa 22 cm.

[dexter-jettster]

HOLY WOW...... Looks great so far. I attached a pic I took at the Star Wars exhibit so all can see how awesome this is looking. Can't wait to see it completed.

Thanks,also for the pic :joy!!!

[Chakaman]

Man, thats badass. Looks like the models they used when they filmed the Hoth scenes on TESB.

[Deathstalker]

Figured I'd post more pics, hopefully they help. I really am looking forward to seeing this. Amazing start!!!!

[Deathstalker]

more reference pics

[Avfin]

very cool.....

[barryo]

whatja bah knli lidi ba ba = DAYYYUUUUUUMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!

[Crimsonbob]

That kicks all the botty :rock

[Wor-Gar]

Incredible sculpting work. :clap

[Batty]

Very impressive work. It reminds me of those photos of Phil Tippett shooting the stop-motion.

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[Ultimate Weapon]

Very cool work!! :clap

What materials are you using for the sculpting? Is there an armature inside?

[Shai]

beautiful,dude

[hemble]

Amazing work the sculpting is sensational.

Ron

[dexter-jettster]

Thank you very much guys,and the material is super sculpey.And no flexible armature inside,because this is my favorit Taun Taun pose.

[Dorgmal Snow]

Chuffin eck dexter-jettster that is amazing...... Your work is totally amazing as is your collection.

This place is constantly blowing my mind. The skill, talent, dedication passion, positivity, and quality of work that appears on the boards is just wonderful.

I love the community feel that is constantly evolving and growing..

Please, dexter-jettster, keep us posted with as many pics as pos!!

Thank you you for showing and inspiring. :)

[dexter-jettster]

Chuffin eck dexter-jettster that is amazing...... Your work is totally amazing as is your collection.

This place is constantly blowing my mind. The skill, talent, dedication passion, positivity, and quality of work that appears on the boards is just wonderful.

I love the community feel that is constantly evolving and growing..

Please, dexter-jettster, keep us posted with as many pics as pos!!

Thank you you for showing and inspiring. :)

A very big thank you :bow!!!

[dexter-jettster]

Ok,sunday evening,and i have some time :grin:.
At the moment i work on the little pockets.

ok,not the accurate angle,but ...... ;)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4061/dsci0039o.jpg



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[dexter-jettster]

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please leave feedback,positive and negative,because nothing is finished.

Thank's guys !!!

[katkuru]

Man it looks fantastic! Are you going to cast it?

[Avfin]

WOW----looks great

[dh4]

Just when I was all proud of my custom Hasbro Tauntaun you come along with this work of art. Is a spectacular job! Please let us know if you plan on casting him, I'm sure you'll have a few takers.

Very, Very, Very Nice!!

[Darth Snoopy]

Whoa!

That's an excellent job! :rock

[dexter-jettster]

Man it looks fantastic! Are you going to cast it?

Thanks to all,and yes,later it is the plan to cast the TaunTaun.

[Crimsonbob]

Amazing :clap :clap


Thanks to all,and yes,later it is the plan to cast the TaunTaun.

Oooooh :banana

[Jediguy]

pls put me down for 1 if you intend to cast it!

[Primus]

Very nice job man!

[dexter-jettster]

Thank's guys :wave.

[jkno]

Cool! Even Phil Tippett would be proud of this!

[saavik]

Amazing sculpt!! great work

[dexter-jettster]

Ok,after a very long break (no time),i'am back in the TaunTaun game!

Some real snow pics:


http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/9788/141210017.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5066/141210018.jpg

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http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6282/161210tauntaun003.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6569/161210tauntaun008.jpg

thanks for looking :wave!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Such an amazing sculpt!!! I love everything about it!! The detailing is just breathtaking. It is a work of art.........

[anaking13]

Hi Dexter. It is a crazy project in which you have embarked but the result is simply fantastic. The scale is 1 / 6 I guess. Now he must side presents a Han or Luke Hoth version! Nice work!:clap

[barryo]

beautimous maximus....................:lecture

[Ultimate Weapon]

Nice to see some updates on this work of art! Very impressive work.

Is it actually 1:6 scale or slightly smaller? I'm not sure if the original was 1:6 or not.

Did you say, you ... might ... cast ... this?

That would be awesome!

The attention to detail and authenticity from the original Tippett photo is really admirable. It makes me want Sideshow to release a Hoth gear Han even more ...

[dexter-jettster]

Nice to see some updates on this work of art! Very impressive work.

Is it actually 1:6 scale or slightly smaller? I'm not sure if the original was 1:6 or not.

Did you say, you ... might ... cast ... this?

That would be awesome!

The attention to detail and authenticity from the original Tippett photo is really admirable. It makes me want Sideshow to release a Hoth gear Han even more ...

Thanks Ultimate Weapon,no it is not 1:6,it is smaller.The original is also not 1:6.
The plan was to cast it,but i speak to someone who make castings,and he said that i had do some prearrangement mistakes :gah:,so that it is very impossible to do this.I hope the next project i make it better!!!

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[dexter-jettster]

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[dexter-jettster]

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[Ultimate Weapon]

Thanks Ultimate Weapon,no it is not 1:6,it is smaller.The original is also not 1:6.
The plan was to cast it,but i speak to someone who make castings,and he said that i had do some prearrangement mistakes :gah:,so that it is very impossible to do this.I hope the next project i make it better!!!


I had a feeling neither yours nor the original was 1:6 - thanks for clarifying!

It's too bad you won't be able to cast it because it would definitely be a unique piece to be able to own, but it doesn't at all distract from the amazing work you've done.

Are you planning on putting together a Luke for it as well to finish the project?

By the way:

What sculpting material are you using for it? I would like to play around with it sometime and see what I could do with it.

[Artoo]

Looks great! There is currently an auction going on that is selling some SW stuff, and there are some original Taun Taun armatures and heads starting at $15,000. Just copied some pics for your reference.

[dexter-jettster]

I had a feeling neither yours nor the original was 1:6 - thanks for clarifying!

It's too bad you won't be able to cast it because it would definitely be a unique piece to be able to own, but it doesn't at all distract from the amazing work you've done.

Are you planning on putting together a Luke for it as well to finish the project?

By the way:

What sculpting material are you using for it? I would like to play around with it sometime and see what I could do with it.

Thanks again,the next steps for me are to make some details,paint the TaunTaun,and make a snowbase (a little diorama).No Luke,or better no Han figure,because that pose from the TaunTaun is in the scene where Han leave the TaunTaun to rescue Luke (in this moment,the dream pose from the Taun Taun for me).

Material:http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9471/supersculpeyfirm.jpg

Some older pics (the beginning):

http://www.premium-format.de/star-wars-ein-traum-wird-realitat-das-tauntaun-projekt-3392.html

Please note,this was the first time i work with this material,and the first time i make something like that!

Thanks for your interest!

Sven

[dexter-jettster]

Looks great! There is currently an auction going on that is selling some SW stuff, and there are some original Taun Taun armatures and heads starting at $15,000. Just copied some pics for your reference.


Thanks for the pics :wave!

[dexter-jettster]

Two more pics:


http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2480/22122010010.jpg

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5232/22122010012.jpg

sorry not the best pic:

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[EXOTICLEX]

loving it...looks great

[Chakaman]

agreed, looks great. I love all the details on the reigns and saddle.

[Kamandi]

Unbelievable. I can practically smell it.

Excellent project! Well done!!

[dh4]

Beautiful job, it really comes to life with the paint job.
Also your collection is stunning, one of the best private displays that I've ever seen. Keep up the great work.

[dexter-jettster]

Beautiful job, it really comes to life with the paint job.
Also your collection is stunning, one of the best private displays that I've ever seen. Keep up the great work.

Thank you :duff:wave.

[rushmore223]

Beautifully done, can I have it?







No? Just thought I'd throw that out there. :)

[Dorgmal Snow]

No harm in asking eh! Haha great job dex I will be sad when you have finished it as the journey will be over but its gonna be amazing in your collection.

[dexter-jettster]

No harm in asking eh! Haha great job dex I will be sad when you have finished it as the journey will be over but its gonna be amazing in your collection.

Thanks DS,next little update ...............step by step ;):

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[Kamandi]

The Taun Taun always looked to me a bit like Phil Tippit's shop sculpted over T-Rex parts, so many proportions are the same.

I continue to be impressed.

[PimpTrooper]

love it bro...

[Crimsonbob]

Thats so friggin awesome i love it :rock

[galactiboy]

Wow, looks even better with paint :rock :rock :rock

[dexter-jettster]

A very big thanks guys.The last pic in 2010 :wave

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[Dorgmal Snow]

Well i guess that it all finished and looking grand..... thanks so much for sharing this project with us!! Its been a real treat happy new year man!

[dexter-jettster]

Well i guess that it all finished and looking grand..... thanks so much for sharing this project with us!! Its been a real treat happy new year man!

Thanks DS,not really,i must weathering the complete TaunTaun,and after that i begin with the dio base.

I wish you also a happy new year :wave!

[Dorgmal Snow]

Goodie that means more updates :) looking forward to seeing the weathering and dio base....

[dexter-jettster]

Goodie that means more updates :)


Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes :naughty.

[dh4]

DJ,

I'm in awe of your Tauntaun, it's just dead-on.

Since you are going to start working on a base for him I thought you may be interested in what I used for my base. I've attached a few pics of my Hasbro Tauntaun on the base for scale. The base was purchased at a craft store called Michaels, I don't know if you have them. They are used for Christmas Town displays and come in 2-4 sizes. The one in the pics is the medium size. If you want more specific info on these pm me and I'll pull together the info off the box.

Again great Tauntaun, Dan

[dexter-jettster]

Wow Dan,absolute great job :clap.

Love the Taun Taun,and the base is also awesome!!

Thanks for the support.I must see what i do.In this scene from ESB it is a very flat scenery,and at the moment i don't know how i make the sites :wave.

[dexter-jettster]

Some "snowy" pics:

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3164/7111001.jpg

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[dexter-jettster]

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[Dorgmal Snow]

Ahhh Dan it just keeps getting better and better....

I love this shot.



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[Kamandi]

You are quite the craftsman Dexter. I can't wait to see what's next.

[dexter-jettster]

You are quite the craftsman Dexter. I can't wait to see what's next.

Thanks :wave!!

[the dude person]

This is truly an amazing piece of work! :clap

It would've been even cooler in 1/6 scale... But it's still awesome! I love how you managed to make the Taun Taun actually look fuzzy, and all the soft parts actually look soft. You're a very talented sculptor.

[dexter-jettster]

This is truly an amazing piece of work! :clap

It would've been even cooler in 1/6 scale... But it's still awesome! I love how you managed to make the Taun Taun actually look fuzzy, and all the soft parts actually look soft. You're a very talented sculptor.

Thank you very much :wave!!

[Crimsonbob]

I keep coming back to look at this sculpt i love it amazing work :wave

[dexter-jettster]

I keep coming back to look at this sculpt i love it amazing work :wave

:duff:wave.

[Artoo]

What is your recipe for making snow?

[the dude person]

What is your recipe for making snow?

"Ice cubes... Blender..." :lol

Yes please tell us, how did you make the snow?

[dexter-jettster]

Good question :huh,but i have some ideas ;-).

Some last pics,new pics only with the base:

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/3148/catchcustomtauntaun1111.jpg

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[dexter-jettster]

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[Kamandi]

If I didn't know I would have thought that was the stop-motion miniature from Phil Tippett's shop. You should be proud of a great build.

[dexter-jettster]

If I didn't know I would have thought that was the stop-motion miniature from Phil Tippett's shop. You should be proud of a great build.

Thanks man :duff!!

[greasywalrus]

Wow, that is really great detail.

[dexter-jettster]

Thanks greasywalrus :wave.

Now some first shots from the making of the base:


http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8590/tauntaun14111base001.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5848/tauntaun14111base006.jpg

more "ice" details:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/196/15111tauntaun007.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9991/15111tauntaun008.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3880/15111tauntaun009.jpg

[dh4]

Great job on the base! I love the wind blown surface!
What materials are you using?

[Kamandi]

My guess - it looks like a clay slurry over carved foam and then raked after drying.

[dexter-jettster]

I take:

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5779/fermacellspachtel.jpg

and a:

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5744/quast.gif

and for the base Styrodur:

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/237/styrodur.jpg

[dh4]

AWESOME JOB!!!!! — Thanks for the recipe!

[dexter-jettster]

AWESOME JOB!!!!! — Thanks for the recipe!

:duff:wave!

[Crimsonbob]

Wow wow wow that base is amazing i really love the texture of the ground, cant wait to see it fully finished.

[dexter-jettster]

Thank you very much Crimsonbob!!!

[dexter-jettster]

That's it:


http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2521/160111tauntaunfertig023.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2985/160111tauntaunfertig030.jpg

[jkno]

Very cool! :clap

[dexter-jettster]

Very cool! :clap

Thanks my friend :duff!

[Crimsonbob]

Stunning i really love it :D

[dexter-jettster]

Stunning i really love it :D

Thank you very much Crimsonbob:hi5:!

[dexter-jettster]

The complete history:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df9hEKOBslo

:wave