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Post by [][][]cordylus[][][] on Apr 26, 2009 21:02:04 GMT
Interesting ,how did PT allow you to write an ad for them? Too bad I don't subscribe to that magazine. Anybody can. It's on their site.  |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Apr 26, 2009 21:17:28 GMT
So this morning I received a few emails from collectors who were contacting me after seeing my ad in the new issue of Prehistoric Times which is out I guess- we shall see if there are any new members coming here as result of this ad, as I posted the url to this forum in my ad- hope we see a lot of new faces here- I found some photos on my camera that were progress shots of some of the pieces here so look for those- I haven't received my issue yet either, I would guess the bulk of subscribers are as cheap as me and go 3rd class..so may just be seeing the 1st class subscribers. Maybe you could do one big photo showing all the pieces lined up..that would show the scale and people who have one of the earlier pieces would a sense of just how big the others are. Then add a couple detail or head shots...you prob have enough figures now to warrant a whole page or two pages even...also if you send Mike the new figures to review he can post pics of them in that section.mmore photos and reviews for free figures is a good deal....heck I'd do it...  ;D |
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Post by dinonikes on Apr 26, 2009 21:25:25 GMT
Also, I've been looking at your line, and sculpting still interests me. I've tried it a few times not too long ago and with the proper tools it is actually fairly easy to make an accurate detailed figure. Its a shame clay is too expensive. lol- i wouldn't quite say it is fairly easy- I only use one tool for 90%of my sculpting, one i made myself - i have a whole bunch of sculpting tools that I have gotten over the years, but it is this one tool that I reach for almost all the time- yes clay has gone up in price, the clay I use can be reused over and over again as it doesn't dry out- once I make my mold it goes back into my garbage can full of clay- |
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Post by dinonikes on Apr 26, 2009 21:27:08 GMT
So this morning I received a few emails from collectors who were contacting me after seeing my ad in the new issue of Prehistoric Times which is out I guess- we shall see if there are any new members coming here as result of this ad, as I posted the url to this forum in my ad- hope we see a lot of new faces here- I found some photos on my camera that were progress shots of some of the pieces here so look for those- I haven't received my issue yet either, I would guess the bulk of subscribers are as cheap as me and go 3rd class..so may just be seeing the 1st class subscribers. Maybe you could do one big photo showing all the pieces lined up..that would show the scale and people who have one of the earlier pieces would a sense of just how big the others are. Then add a couple detail or head shots...you prob have enough figures now to warrant a whole page or two pages even...also if you send Mike the new figures to review he can post pics of them in that section.mmore photos and reviews for free figures is a good deal....heck I'd do it... ;D imay have enough figures to warrant a two page ad- but I havcen't had the sales to warrnat it- a two page color ad is very expensive- the half page b/w was 100.00 |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Apr 26, 2009 21:37:19 GMT
I wouldn't say easy is the right word myself...I've been known to get annoyed and just flatten a piece before...once one made it to the wall...lol
but I felt so much afterwards... ;D
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Apr 29, 2009 8:40:02 GMT
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Post by stoneage on Apr 29, 2009 23:22:47 GMT
;D It looks like it's taking a dump! ;D |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Apr 29, 2009 23:32:58 GMT
Please... not even...
If you know anything about anatomy you will notice the rectum isn't doing anything... when was the last time you hunched over on your stomach to defecate eh ? You don't relieve yourself through your stomach either.
Besides the ideas I above..it could also be collaping from a grievous injury to it's abdomen...still looks impressive to me though.
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Post by stoneage on Apr 29, 2009 23:38:27 GMT
Please... not even... If you know anything about anatomy you will notice the rectum isn't doing anything... when was the last time you hunched over on your stomach to defecate eh ? You don't relieve yourself through your stomach either. Besides the ideas I above..it could also be collaping from a grievous injury to it's abdomen...still looks impressive to me though. ;D How about laying an egg or sitting on a nest. ;D |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Apr 29, 2009 23:59:08 GMT
I wouldn't consider it an egg laying posture either..the egg has too far to fall... it might be guarding it's nest...it widely believed therapods didn't sit on their nests anymore than herbivores did.//but the rocky structure of the base doesn't really make me think " nest " .
It does look really old or tired..and maybe injured...could be he was old male that just lost a battle with a younger individual....maybe smaller predators are surrounding him in anticipation of a meal...a mighty king fallen..if you will.
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Post by stoneage on Apr 30, 2009 0:12:21 GMT
I wouldn't consider it an egg laying posture either..the egg has too far to fall... it might be guarding it's nest...it widely believed therapods didn't sit on their nests anymore than herbivores did.//but the rocky structure of the base doesn't really make me think " nest " . It does look really old or tired..and maybe injured...could be he was old male that just lost a battle with a younger individual....maybe smaller predators are surrounding him in anticipation of a meal...a mighty king fallen..if you will. What troubles me is that it appears to be on some kind of lump of dirt or rock or something instead of flat ground. Why don't you ask the artist what their intent is, then we won't have to guess. |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on Apr 30, 2009 1:54:12 GMT
Could just be the sculpt needed the support ( this version is concrete and iron it says ) , but I like to think the best is weakend so it just collapsed there.
I'll ask and see though just to be certain.
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Post by dinonikes on May 1, 2009 0:52:06 GMT
Just wanted to give a sort of update here-
I have been working a lot of overtime the past few months 10 hour days during the week since January and Saturdays as well- there was a project for the local aquarium and a traveling exhibit both being fabricated at the same time- the aquarium project is out the door except for a few of the smaller models, the traveling exhibit will ship out on the 13th, at least the first shipment of it will- the second shipment isn't due out for another month so my boss has said that overtime won't be required after next week- what this all means to you the forum member is that you will soon be barraged with many sculpts posted for your enjoyment and astute critiquing-as I will finally have more free time on my hands- some of you that have ordered figures from me have been patient and patience is rewarded- just ask Boki who seems to be fairly happy today as he got his package after a bit of a wait- anyways i have tried to keep things on a nice momentum even with the lack of time, and i think some of you might be surprised once I am freed up just what will be accomplished
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on May 1, 2009 4:14:41 GMT
Steve Irwin moment ... " Whooohooo !!!!!!! " ;D Really can't wait...there's a several " done " pieces I'd like to see...like the Para bet the paintjob decesion on her was murder eh ? |
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Post by Tyrannax on May 7, 2009 3:52:15 GMT
Dinonikes, I've had a major headache from the tedious and close up work I did with my Tyrannosaurus sculpture a few days ago. Because of this, production of it has ceased. I cannot even look at a computer for long without getting a headache.
My question is, do you use glasses when you work on your sculptures? I can see fine, but straining my eye muscles to see something that close for so long as worn them out.
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on May 7, 2009 4:28:46 GMT
Do you have a pre-existing condition ?
I get sinus headaches and stress-related ones...but I can def tell a rise when I sculpt...usually a little Ibuprofen or Motrin helps me..( in no way am I suggesting you take those though, in all seriousness..ask a doctor first )
You wear glasses ? I have since I was 10 or so...it does help..but you can strain your eyes even then. Just lay off it for a few days and then then when you feel better try it again for a shorter span of time til you figure it out.
On a more related topic, I've seen two really close-up pic of the Dilo thanks to Malcolm and Teton and the left side seems to suffer from more roughness and pinholes than the other..also I noted the hands and feet are a bit deformed..the hands to the point they look clubbed or without fingers at all. Anything that can be done to fix that and preserve the detail ?
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Post by Tyrannax on May 7, 2009 22:40:42 GMT
Do you have a pre-existing condition ? I get sinus headaches and stress-related ones...but I can def tell a rise when I sculpt...usually a little Ibuprofen or Motrin helps me..( in no way am I suggesting you take those though, in all seriousness..ask a doctor first ) You wear glasses ? I have since I was 10 or so...it does help..but you can strain your eyes even then. Just lay off it for a few days and then then when you feel better try it again for a shorter span of time til you figure it out. On a more related topic, I've seen two really close-up pic of the Dilo thanks to Malcolm and Teton and the left side seems to suffer from more roughness and pinholes than the other..also I noted the hands and feet are a bit deformed..the hands to the point they look clubbed or without fingers at all. Anything that can be done to fix that and preserve the detail ? I took both a while back. My mom is the one to recommend meds, so I usually ask her before digging through the medicine cabinet. No, my eyes are fine. It strained my eye muscles to look at it for so long though. |
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Post by Blade-of-the-Moon on May 8, 2009 3:27:57 GMT
I haven't received my issue yet either, I would guess the bulk of subscribers are as cheap as me and go 3rd class..so may just be seeing the 1st class subscribers. Maybe you could do one big photo showing all the pieces lined up..that would show the scale and people who have one of the earlier pieces would a sense of just how big the others are. Then add a couple detail or head shots...you prob have enough figures now to warrant a whole page or two pages even...also if you send Mike the new figures to review he can post pics of them in that section.mmore photos and reviews for free figures is a good deal....heck I'd do it... ;D imay have enough figures to warrant a two page ad- but I havcen't had the sales to warrnat it- a two page color ad is very expensive- the half page b/w was 100.00 I missed replying to this one for some reason...  The larger ad maybe something to do later on when have the larger and more expensive piece to sell to recoup the funds you spend on them...but advertising is key...if you want to keep up returns ..you have to keep up advertising. I still thik doing a few pieces and tying in a name or something like my previous Bakker idea might help them to sell more. Good idea Rex, run anything you take by her at the least bro...other than that, just work in small shifts..say an hour, take a break, then try again. |
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Post by bokisaurus on May 8, 2009 20:47:56 GMT
Nice ad on the latest issue of Prehistoric Times Malcolm! ;D
And congratulation on the good review,too! ;D
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Post by dinonikes on May 9, 2009 11:52:22 GMT
On a more related topic, I've seen two really close-up pic of the Dilo thanks to Boki and Teton and the left side seems to suffer from more roughness and pinholes than the other..also I noted the hands and feet are a bit deformed..the hands to the point they look clubbed or without fingers at all. Anything that can be done to fix that and preserve the detail ? I answered this in an email but figured I should address it here as well- I am not going to worry about what my pieces look like when viewed under a macro lens- I see how rough a lot of these toys look when viewed under the same conditions- the piece that Kuni sent to Teton to repaint seems to have had a miscast in the one arm- just compare it to the one in Boki's photos- it doesn't seem to have the recurved hand- Kuni can return it for an exchange if he wants- it got through when painting up a batch- you have to understand that this dilo figure is pretty tiny- it measures 6 inches in total length- about half of that is tail- the Safari Dilos have hands with fingers , but they didn't make the armsand hands in true proportions to the animal- and also they are injection molded which is a process that forces with pressure the hot plastic into any tiny details- i cold pourthese pieces and there are limitations involved when getting as small as this Dilo is- I think that when seen in person, the thingsyou see in these forum extreme closeups are just not really noticable- no one has complained to me that has received one of these guys- see Sepp's comments- Boki's comments here in different threads- anyone who has ordered a Dilo and wants to change their minds after seeing these extreme closeups can do so and I won't have any hard feelings- I am trying my best to make these pieces at a high quality- there will be limitations to what I can do based on the processes I am using to keep these economical- I hope this doesn't come off as sounding too defensive- just trying to explain my thoughts on the matter- am not upset with Blade pointing this out either- he's just trying to keep this line of the highest quality which I appreciate- |
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