Smaug the Magnificent

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

I think this perhaps illustrates what RoG means better.

Good going Nate! :yay:

Natarn · **Posted:** Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:42 am

Joansean wrote:

I think this perhaps illustrates what RoG means better.

If he has ears that big, he won't need wings in order to fly!

OK. The back of my brain will work on this while I get on with those reports. I'll see what I can accompish at the weekend - but the 'ears' will be A LOT smaller than that lizard's frill!

Gondolin · **Posted:** Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:32 am

The dragon looks great!

I think the ears can also be two small holes, but maybe the paper example will show us something else

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:05 pm

Joansean wrote:

I think this perhaps illustrates what RoG means better.

Good going Nate! :yay:

This is exactly what I didn't mean! :rofl:

This is a frilled-neck lizard... Well, actually, I guess the shape is okay, but I proposed that he have much smaller "gills", and only on the sides... but otherwise, thanks for the pic Sean

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:17 pm

I thought it was Natarn's latest 'Face behind the Post' pic.... :lol:

Natarn · **Posted:** Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:17 pm

Dorthonion wrote:

I thought it was Natarn's latest 'Face behind the Post' pic.... :lol:

That's right, Dorth. This is what happens if water gets spilt on me.

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:33 pm

Dorth checks weather forecast for the Bath area.
According to BBC Weather, heavy showers forecast for Friday and Saturday, so I guess the added water element will take effect.
Swell..... :wink:

BTW, we only get a light shower on Saturday, in Derry!

Natarn · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:43 am

Ive widened the skull in preparation for huge flappy wing ears and possibly a few horns/spikes. We'll see.

Today I've been experimenting with ears. Tolkien's drawing of Smaug included ears and, on reflection, I've decided to go for it. It will certainly make him look more magnificent and less like a dinosaur/crocodile.

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:48 am

So, a T-Rex would not qualify as magnificent chez Natarn? :roll:

I wonder could olde Smokey wiggle his ears?
Great sculpting (as usual) - the anticipation of seeing the completed piece is killing us...

Natarn · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:00 am

Dorthonion wrote:

So, a T-Rex would not qualify as magnificent chez Natarn? :roll:

I wonder could olde Smokey wiggle his ears?
Great sculpting (as usual) - the anticipation of seeing the completed piece is killing us...

I did say 'more magnificent', Dorth.

Thanks for the comments. Please don't die before next week! I'll try to get Smaug finished for ORA. I'll do a bit more work on the wings today and hopefully get the ears finished before the end of the day.

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:03 am

I have no plans to shuffle off this mortal coil any time soon. Better to take your time with the beastie and get it done as best as possible (to your satisfaction - never mind us, the Rude Mechanicals making Noises Off).

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:33 pm

Natarn wrote:

Thanks for the comments. Please don't die before next week! I'll try to get Smaug finished for ORA. I'll do a bit more work on the wings today and hopefully get the ears finished before the end of the day.

NOOOOOOOO!!! It's too good, and'll make all our entries look like ****

...although, this afternoon don't look before you cross the road :twisted:

Lol

Btw, what type of ears are you planning on making?

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:32 pm

Awesome work.

Hallpers · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:05 pm

Brilliant sculpting! :yay:

Natarn · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:48 pm

Ranger of Gondor wrote:

Btw, what type of ears are you planning on making?

Something like this...
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only higher up and more pointy.

I have actually made them. I'm just waiting for the putty to harden before I sculpt the backs. Not sure about them really but they'll do for now.

Gondolin · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 7:32 pm

Great, I really really like it!

Corsair · **Posted:** Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:44 pm

Natarn wrote:

Ranger of Gondor wrote:

Btw, what type of ears are you planning on making?

Something like this...
[spoiler]

[/spoiler]

only higher up and more pointy.

I have actually made them. I'm just waiting for the putty to harden before I sculpt the backs. Not sure about them really but they'll do for now.

ROFL, lurvely! i laughed when i saw the picture again for a second time in this thread.

looks great though mate, keep it up and keep us updated!!

Corsair

Ranger of Gondor · **Posted:** Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:44 am

Lmao be sure to mention me in the credits when you win the sculpting GD 1st place (if it even exits)

Natarn · **Posted:** Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:42 am

Ranger of Gondor wrote:

Lmao be sure to mention me in the credits

OK. It's just great to have someone to blame the ears on. People may say they aren't sure about the ears but I can just tell them it was your idea! :wink:

Dorthonion · **Posted:** Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:50 am

Come on, show us the finished magnificence! Then blame can be assigned...

Smaug the Magnificent

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