Smaug the Magnificent

Natarn · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:33 am

Grimatt wrote:

I cannot wait to see how you tackle the head! Will there be a lower jaw that is open?

[center]

[/center]

[center]

[/center]

I drilled a couple of holes into the side of the head to fix this jaw bone wire.

[center]

[/center]

Radagast the white · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:57 am

Nice one! Ingenious solution, I can't wait to see more

Red Corsairs · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:30 am

wow! That is really good! i've never seen anything like it :shock:

TheBucklandBrewer · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:49 am

very well thought! Can't wait to see the details of the head!!! :shock:

Joansean · **Joined:** Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:23 pm **Posts:** 760

Brilliant ! I can't wait for more updates !

I wants it ! :roll:

The Easterling King · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:06 pm

Wow, really nice sculpt there!!! Could you draw what you want of a head? I think that you need to be careful on how you would do the head. Especially about the mouth and eyes how will express the personality of the dragon.

TEK

tidoco · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:03 pm

This is looking even better every time you post a WIP up, tell me mate are going to be casting this like you did your ruined round fort as I have that and it is awesome.

Beowulf03809 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:19 pm

Humph. I've seen better. :wink:

Curunír · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:32 pm

Very, very cool!

I ditto Hawkmoon's question, will you be casting this?

Cheers

Natarn · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:13 pm

Hawkmoon wrote:

Tell me mate are going to be casting this like you did your ruined round fort as I have that and it is awesome.

I don't know yet if I'll be having it cast or not due to the cost of having a mould made. I made the mould for the fort, and that was easy enough, but I can't cast this - that's a pro's job. I will find out the cost, if I think it's good enough, to have a mould made and how much subsequent casts will be, but I'm sure it won't be cheap.

Welcome back, 'Hawkmoon'. It's good to hear from you again! :wink:

BilboOfTheWhiteTower · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:23 pm

Looking like a great idea for the jaw...more please!

Gondolin · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:35 pm

It really looks great!

Maybe you can do some busness with Ebob. I am sure he can make you a mould

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:50 pm

Mouth wide open, ready to flame... no wonder Bilbo took off up that passageway after remarking that burglars are hard to catch.

Erunion · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:20 am

Excellent work on this. I've been quietly watching your progress and I am very impressed!

Ukfreddybear · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:07 pm

Great work. I have no doubt that the final result will be the envy of us all.

Moulds and Castings will cost you a small fortune though, and I was talked out of doing this myself by Ebob.
Unfortunately, all be it with good intentions, plenty of people will encourage you to get it cast stating that they'll be buying one, but when it comes down to it, suddenly no one has a large enough wad of money spare and you are left to foot the bill.

Of course if you can afford to do it, then do it, but if like most of us you live on the breadline, then do your homework first before you commit. Maybe get a deposit from people in advance perhaps?

Natarn · **Posted:** Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:17 pm

Thanks, ukfb.
Okay, everyone, £1000 to reserve a dragon. :wink:

I won't go there yet, though, while the wee beastie is still in progress. He may not be what other people want - so I'll be the happy owner of my very own unique dragon. That's why I'm making him... and it's fun.

Well, when he's done I'll get some quotes for mould-making and how much each cast will be - then suss out any interest and figure if it'll be worth it or not. If I just covered my costs, that would be fine. I like the idea of other people owning, painting and enjoying models that I have made! That'd be cool!

[center]Jaw fixed in place with some green stuff.[/center]

[center]

[/center]

tidoco · **Posted:** Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:22 pm

I am fairly new to this mini making business, but I have been in communication with Griffin moulds to get a couple of moulds made of three mini sculpts I have. The initial cost is fairly pricey but then the cost of having them cast didn't seem too bad. I hope you do go through with it as it would certainly be a nice addition to the range of minis for Middle Earth fans.

Viruk · **Posted:** Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:32 pm

I finally managed to catch up with this project after a longer break. I have to admit that seeing this project "come to life" is a pure pleasure, really impressive work.

Keep on rockin' :wink:

frodolikescheese · **Posted:** Sat Jan 05, 2008 4:48 am

Natarn Ulka wrote:

:D
... and it's fun.

Id never have the skill or patience to do that

Raven · **Posted:** Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:10 am

man i am actually considering getting this, give me a little bit on the reserve. And wow, your GS and detail is awesome

Smaug the Magnificent

Who is online