Mothball's Helm's Deep Hybrid WIP - UPDATED 17/2/15

garmenhord · **Posted:** Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:55 pm

still quite some things to do on this one :-)

but keep it up, already some nice pieces in it.

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

cheers for all the comments

Pandarchon wrote:

Wait so you're carving into the Styrofoam to get the brick pattern?

I have a perfectly shaped tool that I just press into the styrofoam. Works a treat

Dorthonion wrote:

As for Orcrist, you can get the United Cutlery or Noble Collection display pieces for a lot less - about £180. The WETA version would be made by their swordsmith and each is unique as they are handmade every time - no CNC work.

I actually got to see one of WETA's swordsmiths at work on a new hilt while I was there. :-D

army-of-the-dom wrote:

Wow looking great so far so affective using all foam - where did you get yours from it starting to cost more and more!??

I got my foam direct from a bulk foam supplier, ended up getting a whole heap of it for free as well. Walking into their huge warehouse was like stepping into heaven, it was piled to the roof with foam of all shapes and sizes....a model makers dream. haha

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

Well, it's been awhile

After seeing Celevue's awesome work, I've been inspired to get back on my own project. Currently in the process of carving and finishing the cliffs, as well as the odd piece of brick work.

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:08 am

I really like this! Very niceI

garmenhord · **Posted:** Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:39 pm

oh wow, really nice work!

Valadorn · **Posted:** Sun Oct 12, 2014 7:58 pm

niiiice! i wish you the best with the paintjob!

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

Got bored of carving rocks so I started on the ramp.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:34 am

Just picked up on this thread and I like the way its going. Are you planning to fill the joins in the brickwork so it looks a solid surface ?

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Are you planning to fill the joins in the brickwork so it looks a solid surface ?

Absolutely, just haven't got around to it yet

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:57 am

Mothball wrote:

Gandlaf the Grey wrote:

Are you planning to fill the joins in the brickwork so it looks a solid surface ?

Absolutely, just haven't got around to it yet

Phew, that's a relief. It looks so good I would hate for anything to spoil it.

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

Haha thanks. I'll get around to it soon enough

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

Just a small update on the ramp:

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:47 pm

Small update, big impressive work. This will be epic with some paint on it.

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

Brickwork is complete for the ramp

My super-expensive-amazing-one-of-a-kind brickwork 'tool' - (really just the lid from my knife's spare blade case lol) :-D

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It's really not as time consuming as you might think either. Once you get on a roll, that is.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:43 pm

Very inventive. Looking at the brickwork there looks loads of damage and general wear and tear that will stand out fantastically when the paint is applied.

Dead Marsh Spectre · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:52 pm

Awesome!

garmenhord · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:04 pm

smart use of that cap!

Crucium Giger · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:45 am

Great work so far

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Mon Oct 20, 2014 2:02 pm

Well done. I like the brick work. My favorite part is your columns. Very cool!

Mothball · **Joined:** Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:23 am **Posts:** 116

Beware the pic heavy update. :-D

Recent days have seen me hacking away at cliffs and the entrance to the main hall.

An unpainted Gamling enjoying the view.

Filling in the gaps. To be covered with plaster/ gap filler.

Need to source another statue...

Mothball's Helm's Deep Hybrid WIP - UPDATED 17/2/15

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