Wikus Van Der Merwe 2.0 ( Distric 9)

[ZKULPTOR]

Hi Dan! great to see you around...yes I might do a regular Wikus with regular hair later
Guys, as some already know I am a full time freelance sculptor, and my time is very limited. I am taking steps in my career to be able to choose what projects I take on.
I am currently shifting my focus from industry work to my own product see here www.prototypezstudios.com
and to be honest sculpting portraits is my biggest hobby, and something I rather do more than anything ( well sculpting monsters is up there on the list as well).
I hate to ask but can anyone help me generate a list so that I can get a better idea on how this will work?
So far I am thinking this will cost around $150-$170 for the whole set of forearm, gun, portrait, but I promise it will be very accurate, the print of the gun will be engineered, meaning it will have separate parts that fit perfectly with male/female pegs/holes to make it easier to mold/cast and even paint.:hi5:

 

[ZKULPTOR]

Love it and interested. I've always wanted this version in my shelfs though.

This will happen, I agree with you.
The character is just so likeable, it would be a crime not make him as his old natural self.

 

[T.bowen]

ok guys il keep track of what people are interested in.

head,hand/forarm,gun.
we will be looking around $150-$170 for the unpainted/unassembled set and need 25 people interested to see it done.

(will update with wip pics as they come)

1.BlitzOUT
2.bigbrocha
3.tighfighter
4.T.bowen
5.pcleemake
6.MwNN
7.edovisious
8.The Danger
9.elvis1976
10.galactiboy
11.Eldorado
12.Jediguy
13.TurdFerguson
14.menlojames
15.Astro_zombie
16.lieutenant dan
17.Full Art Alchemist
18.tremor ???

let me know if anyone isnt in for the full set and i can mark what you are after.

 

[ZKULPTOR]

ok guys il keep track of what people are interested in.

head,hand/forarm,gun.
we will be looking around $150-$170 for the unpainted/unassembled set and need 25 people interested to see it done.

(will update with wip pics as they come)

1.BlitzOUT
2.bigbrocha
3.tighfighter
4.T.bowen
5.pcleemake
6.MwNN
7.edovisious
8.The Danger
9.elvis1976
10.galactiboy
11.Eldorado
12.Jediguy
13.TurdFerguson

let me know if anyone isnt in for the full set and i can mark what you are after.

Thanks man!

 

[IDMCustoms]

The sculpt looks fantastic Erick!

One thing to note too is that most cameras have perspective lenses. I notice that on my two different cameras. They make the heads look longer because of the perspective view. My regular digital camera suffers from that whenever you try to take closer shots and of smaller items. My SLR camera doesn't have that problem and the photos are exact to how you see them.

 

[pcleemake]

Thanks for add me on the list. I have been waiting for a District 9 figure.

 

[T.bowen]

Thanks man!

no probs mate,happy to help,hope that was what your after

 

[ZKULPTOR]

The sculpt looks fantastic Erick!

One thing to note too is that most cameras have perspective lenses. I notice that on my two different cameras. They make the heads look longer because of the perspective view. My regular digital camera suffers from that whenever you try to take closer shots and of smaller items. My SLR camera doesn't have that problem and the photos are exact to how you see them.

I have the same issue, time to buy a more professional camera

no probs mate,happy to help,hope that was what your after

Perfect man, thanks!

 

[BlitzOUT]

Gotcha, still not done, but I agree, the mustache is for guidance, but not final as I need to finesse the mouth area, make things more subtle.

Yes, still refining until it look film accurate

Noted! Cannot thank you enough Blitz!

Thanks!

No worries Eric, glad to help. I've sent you an email with more reference images so the thread isn't consumed by pictures.

 

[menlojames]

I thought you would automatically put me on the list Erick. Count me in!!!

 

[ZKULPTOR]

I thought you would automatically put me on the list Erick. Count me in!!!

Sorry Menlo, I'll add you, going crazy with so much stuff going on.
Thanks!
By the way here's an update for the gun.

 

[tighfighter]

Wow great start Erik!!! We may have to beg you to do the rest of the Prawn weapons!!! :hi5:

 

[T.bowen]

@ menlojames: list updated page 5

 

[elvis1976]

I put the list on page one, I will update it

 

[BlitzOUT]

By the way here's an update for the gun.

Amazing start!:hi5:

 

[BlitzOUT]

I put the list on page one, I will update it

By the way Elvis, I sent you a PM asking for some tips, just in case you missed it:wink1:

 

[T.bowen]

I put the list on page one, I will update it

no worries,good idea:hi5:

 

[Astro_zombie]

Put me on the list!

 

[MwNN]

Hey Erick,
What did you do with this one?
Say you didn't melt that one down. Looking good!

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62557

 

[ZKULPTOR]

Hey Erick,
What did you do with this one?
Say you didn't melt that one down. Looking good!

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62557

Same sculpt