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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-03
This is gonna be pretty amazing when it's done.
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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-03
Thanks Trevor - I am hoping so!
The challenge with most winged creature kits is that the wings are usually too small (in my opinion).
So, I started roughing in an additional wing segment to make the wings a bit larger.
And since I modified angle of wings, I also had to cut off and reposition some of the wing finger claws.
The challenge with most winged creature kits is that the wings are usually too small (in my opinion).
So, I started roughing in an additional wing segment to make the wings a bit larger.
And since I modified angle of wings, I also had to cut off and reposition some of the wing finger claws.
Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-03
Continuing to add extra wing segment on left wing
Attached right wing, but need to add extra wing segment
Lots of work and detailing left to do on the wings.
Although I currently need to keep a stain can under the tail for balance, I did a quick test of putting the head on the wire supports and the kit is very well balanced.
I think the larger wings are now in better scale with the oversized head, tail, legs and feet.
I am pretty sure I will have to make the chest much larger.
I may also have to extend the length of the torso, but not sure about that as it may throw off the balance.
Attached right wing, but need to add extra wing segment
Lots of work and detailing left to do on the wings.
Although I currently need to keep a stain can under the tail for balance, I did a quick test of putting the head on the wire supports and the kit is very well balanced.
I think the larger wings are now in better scale with the oversized head, tail, legs and feet.
I am pretty sure I will have to make the chest much larger.
I may also have to extend the length of the torso, but not sure about that as it may throw off the balance.
Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-06
Even though aliens have huge heads, I decided to try and make the head look a bit smaller.
So I cut out the back of the jaw and head between the two side horns.
The head is still the same exact length but now appears a bit smaller than before.
I may slim down the upper jaw too; but I will wait until after I beef up chest and sculpt the neck to decide.
So I cut out the back of the jaw and head between the two side horns.
The head is still the same exact length but now appears a bit smaller than before.
I may slim down the upper jaw too; but I will wait until after I beef up chest and sculpt the neck to decide.
Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-06
Added tubing details to left wing
Threw on some paint just to see how it looks all tied together
I may have to reduce the web arc of the added left wing segment , seems a bit too “billowed” ?
Balance is too backheavy due to added wing segments and reduced head size, but hopefully this will be solved by beefing up chest and adding in neck .
Still have to add on an extra right wing segment , sculpt neck, and beef up chest.
Not sure about color scheme ; easiest would be to just go with all gloss black ; or maybe add in some red wing webbing ..
your suggestions for improvements or color scheme are always welcome.
Threw on some paint just to see how it looks all tied together
I may have to reduce the web arc of the added left wing segment , seems a bit too “billowed” ?
Balance is too backheavy due to added wing segments and reduced head size, but hopefully this will be solved by beefing up chest and adding in neck .
Still have to add on an extra right wing segment , sculpt neck, and beef up chest.
Not sure about color scheme ; easiest would be to just go with all gloss black ; or maybe add in some red wing webbing ..
your suggestions for improvements or color scheme are always welcome.
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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-06
I totally see what you are talking about, and agree with you on it.barad_dur wrote: I may have to reduce the web arc of the added left wing segment , seems a bit too “billowed” ?
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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-07
Thanks for the feedback and confirming my concern Trevor.
It’s a lot of work to cut the webbing out and redo it; but much better to do it now versus later….
I also think I will get rid of the side double-toes on the feet; the feet seem a bit too big and clunky
One step forward , 2 steps back…the joys of kitbashing
It’s a lot of work to cut the webbing out and redo it; but much better to do it now versus later….
I also think I will get rid of the side double-toes on the feet; the feet seem a bit too big and clunky
One step forward , 2 steps back…the joys of kitbashing
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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-10
That is looking very impressive.
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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-10
Thanks !
I am very anxious to build up the neck and attach the head.
But I need to finish the wings first as it will be much harder to turn and handle the kit as necessary to detail the wings after I attach the head.
I am very anxious to build up the neck and attach the head.
But I need to finish the wings first as it will be much harder to turn and handle the kit as necessary to detail the wings after I attach the head.
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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-12
Holy Cow has this 'bash developed!
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Re: Kitbash: Xenomorphus Rex Dragon, new pics 2022-11-12
Thanks B-A!
as usual, I thought this one would be quick and easy, just throw on some wings…but no, taking lots of work
Decided to significantly scale down the head.
Cut out the back side horn and middle section of the alien back of head
Cut the top off of the upper jaw and made the tapering from eyes to the nose much slimmer and more drastic
Narrowed the gap between the upper and lower jaw
Reworked the ridges from the alien back of the head down over the eyes
Added more teeth , and sharpened up all the teeth
Still need to add back in the alien tendons from lower jaw to upper jaw and do some refining of details.
HEAD BEFORE
CUT HEAD UP
HEAD NOW
as usual, I thought this one would be quick and easy, just throw on some wings…but no, taking lots of work
Decided to significantly scale down the head.
Cut out the back side horn and middle section of the alien back of head
Cut the top off of the upper jaw and made the tapering from eyes to the nose much slimmer and more drastic
Narrowed the gap between the upper and lower jaw
Reworked the ridges from the alien back of the head down over the eyes
Added more teeth , and sharpened up all the teeth
Still need to add back in the alien tendons from lower jaw to upper jaw and do some refining of details.
HEAD BEFORE
CUT HEAD UP
HEAD NOW