"That's some rig, alright!"

[Tyson]

This has always been my goal in this hobby. To create the lead truck from Maximum Overdrive. I've seen quite a few people try their hand at it, but almost always use a Kenworth or just stick some random Green Goblin figure head or something on the front. No one that I've seen has ever tried making the truck as accurate as possible.

That said, I got a bit bored so I bought some plasticine to have a preliminary go at sculpting the head as accurately as possible to get the overall size and dimensions right before I have a go at a more permanent clay version. Last thing I sculpted was a terrible slab in an art class over a decade ago, and with that in mind I think I'm off to an alright start.

I don't know how interested people would be, but once I get the thing done I may be able to make a mold and cast a few others so like minded people can build, what I lovingly call, F*** Face.

[78kw]

Good luck with this as I imagine it's going to be a challenge.

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[Tyson]

[signature600]

I think you are off to a brilliant start actually, nice sculpting

[78kw]

Mar 15, 2013 19:12:04 GMT -5 signature600 said:

I think you are off to a brilliant start actually, nice sculpting

I agree. You've come a long way since art class.

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[Tyson]

Thanks, guys.

Worked a bit more on the left side. Want to get the proportions just right before I start working on the other side. Still not satisfied with the length and shape of the lower jaw. I know for a fact it's not right, but I think some of that is due to the aluminum foil underneath.

While I'm working I've been contemplating how exactly to cast it up when it's done. I was thinking once I cast it initially I'll sand it smooth and dremel out the inside so it's hollow like the real deal so if someone wants to add lights to the eyes (I will be) they can. I'm thinking on the final product I may cast the ears and tongue (and maybe the teeth) as separate pieces. Also, thinking of maybe offering just the head for people that have a WWS kit and a single piece head/hood for people that just want to use a donor kit if I can manage to pull decent casts.

[Tyson]

Did a bit more work. Still focused on the left side, so the rest is still pretty rough. Ear and teeth are placeholders. Attacked the nose a bit tonight. I've also marked a couple of places that will be taken out on the jaw.



Also threw on a quick bit of colour in photoshop to give a better idea of what it's looking like.