Re: NECA 18" Predator conversion to the "Elder Greyback" WIP
Thanks for all the compliments and all the help through PM's.
Ok, so we all know the head (and the body as well) is the original predator head modified to look more like an older Predator.
For example: the boney protrusions, broken tusk, more quills, colored dreads and beads, and multiple ridges in the forehead area.
All these things are what makes Predator Elder stand out. I saved the head for last because I knew this would make or break this custom figure. So here we go...
I started on the head detailing. I roll out some AVES in long tubes and run them parallel leaving a ridge right up the frontal bone.
I use a pointed wooden dowl wet at the end and start sculpting in my lines. I use irregular patterns to make it look more natural. I also smooth out the edges to make them blend in with the already sculpted head.
One trick I use to get multiple lines at once is I use a long threaded bolt. I take the thread side and lay it on the wet putty and twirl the bolt in different directions.
You can go deep or hard depending on how thick the threads are on the bolt.
More to come...
your a kick ass custom monster maker!!!!
