It's really cool! I like the jagged edges, very fishy without being overwhelming I think.
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It's really cool! I like the jagged edges, very fishy without being overwhelming I think.
Thanks Emma for ur kind words. After I get home from work I'll do a better version of that fluke...
I like the 2nd one for a male its seems more muscelean and natural. BTW, your first fluke was fine it didn't give me the sense of zac's fluke at all. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Merman Marinus
Thanks TridentTrue I'm probably going with the 2nd one like you said its simplistic masculine and realistic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trident True
After an EPIC Battle between two polar opposites the make up my brain I've decided to follow Mr. Trident True's advice and go with the simple fluke style for my tail.
Designated fluke shape:Attachment 39062
I can almost guarantee that I wont change the fluke shape again as for my old fluke design I may use it in the far future if I ever decide to make another tail but for now im only spooning up what i can eat no need for gluttony...
Wow your drawings leave me speechless! You're such a good artist! Your fluke looks awesome :D
Thank you Ordep
:phew::headdesk::fallover::eye twitch::eyepop:So I began sculpting process on the new fluke shape hopefully ill have it done in at least 48hrs. Attachment 39094:rollover::shark::bulldozer::saynothing::doh::eyep op::headdesk::bulldozer:
:bulldozer::headdesk::biting nails::confused:OK I got four different types of scales but I can't decide on one shape so I'll be needing the opinions of my fellow Mers all types of cemment accepted.:confused::biting nails::headdesk::bulldozer:Attachment 39113
They all look awesome but I really like the 1st and 3rd scales :D
I like the ones with the 3 points the best
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:bulldozer::bulldozer::headdesk::bulldozer::fallov er:Clay is not very nice today cause it's cold. I'll heat it up, I really want to finish it by tomorrow night.Attachment 39114
finished the fluke drawing for the sculpting base.Attachment 39115
:bulldozer::headdesk::eye twitch:Progress on fluke sculpt #2... Attachment 39116:bulldozer::headdesk::eye twitch::eyepop::yay:
I'm going to update on the fluke sculpting process on this post for now ( I just don't want to see 7 posts in a row all me) until I start the dorsals and some decorative spines...
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These are the measurments for my Extended Tail Fluke.... Hope y'all understand.Attachment 39133
I think there too thick....
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^I like the way they look together :thumbs-up:
cause your fluke is more realistic than fantasy, i would go with a more plain shape of scale but add detail to it.
this is what i came up with some time ago. they are about 0.1mm thick, looked good once cast in silicone.
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I'll be seriously taking that^ into consideration thanks Trident True :hug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trident True
And I love those scales by the way! :swoon:
Nice new fluke shape! :D
:bulldozer:^Thanks I'm working on it right now!:bulldozer:
Im so happy to say that I'm almost done with the datils on my fluke and I'm solo in love with it, even though it's not the shape I originally intended on using but it's the best shape in the ocean for swimming found on some of the fastest deep ocean fish like the tuna and the sail fish... Also stay toined for my new dorsals coming soon.
I've noticed that I usually sculpt at night time LOL Attachment 39159
Experimenting with some spikes to decorate the big ass space on my back side I figured the H2O and Mako tails could've had more done in the dorsal section, so I'm making sure to stand out ! :bulldozer:
^those look awesome :D :D Can't wait for more progress :yay:
what dorsal design are you going with?
Basically like a chiclid or whatever they're called for the center dorsal and smaller ones on both sides inbetween the spikes I'll draw a diagram of the design later. Attachment 39166Attachment 39171
Diagram or sketch on dorsal placing, six dorsals in total the spokes are not drawn in.
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This is kinda what I'm going for with the spikes on the back just a bit different cause I'll have 3 doesals in total but no worries they won't be an issue with the drag.
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Got a few scales done the other ones were not matching with my new fluke design so new scales even though they are the most comon or generic scales out there LOL So yeah taking all day today to sculpt, need more caly!!! I'm no longer building up the thickness of the tail in layers im making a double mold for the whole tail body. Like Linden Walberts tail...
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The work does not stop...:bulldozer:Attachment 39181
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New tools .
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if you want to get your scales the same size, create the scale in the thickness you want, put in detail then create a mold. You can make multiple ones using that mold. As you're using plasticine a little bit of release agent in the mold will help with demolding if you create the mold in plaster. Place the plasticine in the mold and using a knife or similar scrape the plasticine away so that's its level with the mold.
Before I hat the cutters I was making them ontop of a scale drawing so they are all the same any way one makes scales it still turns out tedious to do I just want to make 20 of each size cause my tail will be big so ill need more scales per pour
Looking great :D
yep that's what i did originally i made 2 X sheets of scales each row had about 10 scales in each by 6 rows. so 60 scales i was casting at one time. the easiest if you ask me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Merman Marinus
I bet, with big tails like this the more scales I can cast at once the better. I'm all out of clay ill need to get four more blocks of 4.5lb to continue sculpting scales and top of fluke (where the scales scone in the fluke)...
Sneak peek of the "Lunari" fluke sculpt.Attachment 39202
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Originally Posted by Merman Marinus
WOW, i like this, Impressive.
Thanks its been hard keeping the fluke together because I live in a shelter there is inspections and the people that do them have taken a liking on stepping on my sculpt which is clearly visible on the floor this resulted in having to smooth out several areas of the sculpt and having to start that section over again.
It's looking awesome and wow, I feel you with that situation I have dogs and everytime they were let out I was praying no one let them near my fluke sculpt, I purposely tried letting them out myself most of the time just to avoid broken sculpts...but an applause is needed I love the final sculpt design you came up with
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Thank you so much Lili I can't wait for you to post those pictures super exited...Quote:
Originally Posted by Lili
Heres an update after having to re doo the left side 3 times and once the middle I'm almost done still got some final details and the top scales to add.
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So yeah hopefully by tomorrow I can get the clay.