Stop Motion Luke on Tauntaun Replica. Finished pics

[Guy Cowen]

I have recently decided to treat myself to a very special piece for my collection. I've commissioned a replica of the Luke on Tauntaun stop motion puppet from The empire Strikes back. A lot of great people here had helped me out & given great support & advice. I have eventually decided to go with one person to do the hole project for me.

It wont be an uber replica but it has a high budget in my opinion & will look pretty damn nice when finished. It will be fully posable with the exception of the mouth & fingers. The Taun is 14 inch tall & the Luke will be 9 inch tall. Both will have detail from the minature & the full scale prop so it will be a slight hybrid of the two. My intension is to have an amazing & unique piece for display. The Armature is 90% completed for the Taun & the sculpt will be starting next week. There is a possibility of a small run of 10 of these when it is completed but they wont be a kit or cheap.

[talon]

nice!

[REL]

I'll be watching this one with great interest. A very unusual project, good luck.

[Kuhn Global]

THIS is going to ROCK!

Thank you for posting this Guy! DUUUUUUDE!

[JohnLogan]

Look's pretty cool, Saberjunky!
Post more when you can, I'll be looking forward to the updates!!

[R L Bleecker]

Neato!

You'll have to do some Go Motion with it. ;)

[Monsieur Tox]

That's awesome Guy ! It will be a killer !

[mackjsm]

Old School All the way!:D

[rider]

What a fantastic project. Good luck, and can't wait to see it come along :D

[Guy Cowen]

Thanks guy's, I do have to say I have put an amazing amount of time & research into this project. I have spoken with oscar winers & taxidermists alike to work out the best way to do this on a budget that isn't too high but decent enough to get a fantastic prop replica. I can say that I'm hoping to have it in hand by late Jan when I meet the artist in LA. The guy who is making this for me has worked on films like Titanic & starship Troopers & he's in the VFX industry. The armature has been made by Tom Brierton, I dont know if anyone is familiar with this guy but he has wrote many books on the art of Armature design (a bit of a legend). A few people already have expressed interest in weather this will be made available. At the moment it is a one off piece for myself but when it is completed & the guy is happy with the process involved to get it to a standard I'm happy with then & only then will we consider making a few more. I am investing a lot into this project & promise to update as soon as I have anything new. I am like a kid at Xmas with this & buzzing about the progress. It has only taken a month from me starting to get a working armature, not bad!

[Monsieur Tox]

Hey Guy, are you still going to France by the end of this month ? =)

[Guy Cowen]

Yes mate, all still going ahead, can you email me with your number so I can call when It gets near to the day? guytcowen@mac.com

Really looking forward to meeting you J.

[Monsieur Tox]

Awesome Guy !

I will send you my number, please speak slowly very sloooowly lol

It will be great to meet you, too bad your Tauntaun is not completed, that would have be great to see it in personn ! :D

[Guy Cowen]

Great to meet you the other night J, was a real pleasure mate.

Just got the first pics of the head sculpt for this project, I'm soooooo happy right now. the body should be done by the end of next week.

Things are moving along nicely I think?
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[Kuhn Global]

HOLY FRAKINOLI!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Guy!!! :eek::eek::eek:

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

WOW!! I don't what else to say to THIS! DUUUUUUUDE! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Guy Cowen]

cant stop looking at it :eek::grin:

[REL]

Incredible sculpt! Beautiful. Will this be molded and cast in foam latex?

[Guy Cowen]

It will be some kind of foam latex, not dead certain what type as the sculptor has complete control of how it will be made (not my forte). It will be fully posable & the head will be a separate piece from the body. Rich I promise this will be a great piece when done, my guy is a seriously talented bloke & is loving this project.

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[FCFX]

WOW! I am so freakin' jealous! I want one.

[Wombat]

Jeepers!:eek:

That is truely some outstanding work thats been done there.
This will be a fine piece,going on what has been done already.
The sculptor is doing an incredible job there and is obviously a very talented person!!:cool:

Looking sweet dude!!!;)

[JohnLogan]

The head looks Great!! Nice!!
-John

[Guy Cowen]

Rich, I've just been chatting with the sculptor & 2 test versions will be made, one in foam latex & another in a silicone.

Update shortly

[Guy Cowen]

since these shots of the revised Armature where taken the head has been repositioned back & lower & the body clay sculpt has started. The dark spots on the head are from the oven. The hips & shoulders have been narrowed slightly & the spine extended. I'm hoping to have the an update on Monday of the full Taun sculpt

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[LastBattlestar]

Very impressive Junky! Studio scale modelling using animal skins- very different indeed.

I have an idea for your next stop motion model:

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/54/039_14209%7ERaquel-Welch-Posters.jpg

:D

Mike, Oz

[Guy Cowen]

Very impressive Junky! Studio scale modelling using animal skins- very different indeed.

I have an idea for your next stop motion model:

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/54/039_14209%7ERaquel-Welch-Posters.jpg

:D

Mike, Oz

OOOOOOOHHHHHHH I would have some fun with RW, I do think fur less would look a bit better..

[ralphee]

Thats like maybe, the HOTTEST photo shoot EVER, love that pic!

lee

[Kuhn Global]

LOLOLOL... you guys kill me.... but I MUST agree when it comes to RW! :D

Guy... this project of your is REALLY fantastic! :D

[TridCloudwalker]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/DSC00732.jpg

I see you've chosen to make it a male Tauntaun.

[Monsieur Tox]

I see you've chosen to make it a male Tauntaun.



:D

[Guy Cowen]

Terminator Tauntaun.

I have spercificly asked him to leave off the cock, it would be a bit weird with genitals, thats just not the star wars way. No'one wants a Porntaun

[Guy Cowen]

Latest update

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[Kuhn Global]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[LastBattlestar]

Thats like maybe, the HOTTEST photo shoot EVER, love that pic!

lee

Rep away, mate!

I see you've chosen to make it a male Tauntaun.

You sick man!:D

Terminator Tauntaun.

I have spercificly asked him to leave off the cock, it would be a bit weird with genitals, thats just not the star wars way. No'one wants a Porntaun

:D:D:D:D:D Dude, that's the funniest thing I've heard all day!

Heck, that critter is looking amazing. It is going to have RW fur though, right?

Mike, Oz

[Guy Cowen]

She has donated the fur to me & boy was it fun!

[JohnLogan]

"Fascinating" -Spock

[rider]

Well, lest we forget, Luke's dialogue was -Steady girl, steady- ;)

Holy icebergs SJ, this build is absolutely setting phasers on stunning :eek::D

Totally rocking work. Keep at it all. ;):cool:

[Guy Cowen]

This time we have added a can of Pepsi for scale, The sculpt has been refined & the muscle definition has begun. with every pic this just gets better & better.

Thanks for all the support so far, it does help as I'm investing a fare old whack of cash into this project & it helps to know its money wisely spent. Enjoy

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[Kuhn Global]

OMG!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Masterful work! :cool::cool::cool:

[Guy Cowen]

OMG!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Masterful work! :cool::cool::cool:

I'm so glad I found this bloke KK, it was a real worry going with a complete stranger with no references from friends, but now I'm so glad I did, he is a great chap & one talented SOB

[Guy Cowen]

Here's a quick shot comparing my TT & the original for comparison, considering its a different angle, position, lens etc etc etc its not bad at all

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[rider]

You can't get any closer than that. Awesome :D

[Guy Cowen]

were about to.... the thigh's are being made bigger :D

[Wombat]

Wow thats looking good!:eek:
This is going ta be just awesome dude!!:cool:

[Guy Cowen]

The sculpt is nearly done, just needs to be smoothed & the details to the hands & feet added. The first cast isn't far away now.

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[mslz22]

Boy that is some fantastic work, I just looked at this one for the first time today and my jaw hit the floor!

[Guy Cowen]

Just got the latest update, I'm in the middle of painting so I'll just throw the pics up for now. We're nearly there for the first cast, cant wait.

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[FCFX]

Just phenomenal work. I can't wait to see this done.

[JohnLogan]

That is looking fantastic!!!!! Beautiful work.
-John

[Guy Cowen]

I'm so excited, the final Taun sculpt pics are due tonight for my OK, ready to begin casting. Ooooooooooh I'm buzzing

[Guy Cowen]

WOW, she's 98% done just some minor detail to be added but this is looking absolutely stunning. I am totally amazed at how well this has turned out & how amazing it looks.

Here is loads of pics, I'm so buzzing about this.
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Just the toes & the tale tip to do, & a tiny bit of work here & there. The ears will be done in sculpley & cast in silicone like the hands.

[Schweinhund227]

Yeah the Head is W I C K E D !!!!

Can't wait to see more... Man ! this is gonna be Kewl !

[Wombat]

This really is something dude!:cool:
Awesome stuff,it's looking bloody good!

[Guy Cowen]

Update coming very soon on this project, its moving along very nicely.

[RKW]

Damn it you fucking tease, couldn't you just wait until you actually had something to post!
:p

Was it ever established what scale this is, looks about 1/8th to me?

[Guy Cowen]

Dont really know but the Luke is just under 9 inch tall & the Taun 14 inch both rough estimates, I'm crap at math. Luke is about 5' 8" or is that mean???

[Raytheon]

That is truly becoming the canines testicular region ;)

I loves me some quality sculpting and that be quality right there!
VERY nicely done sah!
:D

[Guy Cowen]

Damn it you fucking tease, couldn't you just wait until you actually had something to post!
:p

Was it ever established what scale this is, looks about 1/8th to me?

your correct its 1/8th scale or aprox 1/7.5 scale ish.

It would need Luke to be a bit taller in real life to be 1/8 scale so maybe he was taller than 5'8"?:alright: :p:grin:

[Guy Cowen]

Well I got to say the work being done to produce this masterpiece just goes from strength to strength. The claying up of the molds has begone & although I am no expert on this process my guy is copying every part of the making of the molds as per the original molds to ensure it is a total replica in all ways.

The plaster work should be starting at the weekend.
Its hard for me to get on line at the mo as I'm on a round the world trip so I will update when I can. I'm in Sydney today & my brain is very mashed from jet lag.

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[777]

Holy crap! I had no idea (not that I'd really thought about it either I guess!) that it is done like that. That's pretty freaking cool! Enjoy the warmth of Sydney! (You gonna end up staying or going back to the UK! LOL!)

[Guy Cowen]

Holy crap! I had no idea (not that I'd really thought about it either I guess!) that it is done like that. That's pretty freaking cool! Enjoy the warmth of Sydney! (You gonna end up staying or going back to the UK! LOL!)

I wish I could stay :cool: I'm only here for a few days then over to Melbourne for a couple. I just came from Japan so my head is spinning right now & I'm already sun burnt :eek:. Off to LA & Mexico next then NY & home to the UK for a week of sleep :D.

Here is a quote from the sculptor to explain the mold making process

"The process is pretty straightforward, it's just tedious, time-consuming work that takes a lot of patience and a steady hand. The clay walls going around the sculpture is the separation line between the mold sections and this is going to be a 3 piece mold. There will be a section for the underbelly and inside of the legs and arms and then the other 2 sections will be what is left which is what the flat walls separate, the outer two halves which include the outer body, neck, head, and tail."

[LastBattlestar]

Don't forget to get to the SW exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum in Darling Harbour Guy! Have a great trip!

Mike, Oz

[Guy Cowen]

At last the long job of blocking up is completed, the first plaster step starts tomorrow so we are getting ever so close to the first cast, I really cant wait to see how well the latex cast comes out with the armature inside it. Once this is done the fun will really begin:cool

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[Vos]

Too cool. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one finished.

[Guy Cowen]

Another quick update.

The first wall of plastering is done & the second starts today, it is a long process as each coat is left to dry before the next coat is added. This adds strength to the mold & also hemp is added to the later coats to add strength also. The first coat is a very thin wet coat also.

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I must say, as jim is using very traditional methods with this it has a real vintage feel to it already. The patience involved is immense to get this done to the standard thats been achieved, not too long now before the first cast is done.

[SpaceMind]

This all is just too cool!

[Guy Cowen]

A quick comparison between the original molds & the new ones
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Its looking like we will be making around 10-15 of these so please PM me if you are interested, price is still to be determined but its looking around $2000-$2500 depending on interest a 50% deposit will be needed when the first is completed & ok'd by me. If you are interested please send me your full name & user name. Its still months away from completion so plenty of time to save up.

[Guy Cowen]

The second part of the mold is done so its just a case of smoothing out the belly & pouring the center section. The latex has been ordered for the first cast & then its onto the Fur. I guess this will be the most important part of the process so I'm really excited to see it take shape.

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[Guy Cowen]

At last the mold is finally finished, it has been a long & patient process to get this far but Jim has done an incredible job. They have worked fantastic & should have some great results. There is just a tiny amount of adjustment that is needed to the armature & then the first latex Taun will be cast. I really cant wait.
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[Guy Cowen]

Hopefully work should be starting on Luke this week, the armature has arrived but needs some tweeks before the sculpt can begin. Update very soon.

[Kuhn Global]

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[rider]

Fantastic progress ;)

[DaGooseman]

I love watching builds like this. Excellent job so far. I can't wait to see more !!

[Guy Cowen]

More stuff to come in a few days but the first latex pull is done & the molds worked perfectly, Luke will begin at the weekend, As will the fur tests.

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[Schweinhund227]

JUST AWESOME !!! Beautiful work !!!

Keep us Posted !!!

[SpaceMind]

I love this build. So freakin awesome.

[Guy Cowen]

Jim has wrapped up his work in LA & is back on the taun, just got the first pics of the taun in any kind of pose. It only has a very simple wire armature inside so its more of a stretch test.

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[SpaceMind]

Speechless!!!!

[Kuhn Global]

This is sooooooo bad ass! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:

Guy.... duuuuuuude.... you and Jim have my drool meters running overtime! :D

[Guy Cowen]

The new re worked Luke armature is back with Jim & the clay work has begun. Hopefully it will only be a couple of weeks before the figure is done. Its been a bit of a go slow recently but things should move quite well from now on.

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[SpaceMind]

Nice!!!

[Schweinhund227]

Now.... That's is Too KEWL !!!

Can't wait !

[Guy Cowen]

And so it begins

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[SpaceMind]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!!

[Guy Cowen]

Your not the only one, thanks.

[FCFX]

I just can't wait for this to be finished.

[Guy Cowen]

Quick update, the hunt for the material for the jacket & scarf has begun.
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[SpaceMind]

Talent... just pure talent. So awesome!!!!

[Guy Cowen]

Just got these sent through this morning. Its the first test with clothing that I have seen. This is just loose cut & by know means finished but its more to see what looks right. The head will be lowered slightly on the armature as well when it is cast & completed. As with the taun the Luke head will be resin to retain the detail longer. The Jacket material is pretty close I think, once it is stitched & tidy + weathering & some snow I reckon it will damn close. What do people think so far?

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[SpaceMind]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Boxster]

That Tauntaun looks exactly like the model as ILM was sculpting it! Damn, that is beautful work and Luke too!!!

I always love the design of this creature and I look forward to more of your work on this one!

Darn beautiful work!

B

[Guy Cowen]

Luke is all clayed up ready for the molds, should hopefully be done by Monday, then it wont be long before the too will be together in Latex positioned heaven.
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[SpaceMind]

Very Cool!!!

[Guy Cowen]

After quite a lot of debate we have now decided to cast both the Luke & Taun in silicone instead of latex, it will give the piece a much longer life span. Big updates coming soon. The luke molds are done & hopefully the first batch of silicone will arrive today so the 2 will be together for the first time next week. Fur tests start now & hoping to have the fur patterns by the end of the week.

[Guy Cowen]

I dont know what to say................
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[SpaceMind]

Let's see some fur!!! LOL

[Guy Cowen]

The Luke has been more trouble than originally thought though, the latex cast was not going to stand the tests of time & the silicone cast was to brittle. Jim then tried a similar technique to what Rich has been doing with the Slave 1, by brushing in latex to for a skin over the silicone. This again was not good enough as the latex skin wasn't strong enough. Jim has decided to combine all the best parts of each process & make the ultimate Luke stop mo puppet. The head, gloves & boots will be resin (for longevity & a superior paint job & look) the body will be a silicone cast & the clothes will now be cloth not latex.
I never for one minute thought that it would need this much development but Jim is a Legend & you don't become a Legend by cutting corners. The end result is about 2-3 weeks away now, which for me will feel like a lifetime but to see it all saddled up & ready for action will be incredible. This all started for me last October & I think you'll agree it has been an amazing thing to see come together. I never doubted that it would happen but I just didn't know how at the time. Here are plenty of pics of the Luke mock up that I was sent whilst on vacation last week.
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Trust me there's loads more but I'll spare you all.

[SpaceMind]

Awesome... can't wait to see them together!!!

[Guy Cowen]

Ok guys, I have decided to show an in progress shot I just cant hold back any longer, so far the Taun has all the pelts on bar a few small area's. The pelts are false fur, the tests turned out way better than the real fur, they have been rubberized with silicone in just the same way as the original so they strech with the movement. The pelts are glued with silicone glue so there is no stitching needed. The fur was more grey to start so Jim has whitened it & treated it to make it look more coarse. He is still working on it so this isnt the finished article but he is close. This pic doesn't do it any justice as it was a quick point & press shot just for an update for me the muscle detail doesn't come through as well in this shot & the face detail is a bit washed out but I think you get the idea? All honest opinions are more than welcome but as far as I am concerned I am over the moon so far.

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[SpaceMind]

An incredible job. As you can tell, I look for all updates to this project and love every one.

[RKW]

Jim could happily tell us all to fuck off with our opinions. He knows what he's doing and it shows!

[Guy Cowen]

Jim could happily tell us all to fuck off with our opinions. He knows what he's doing and it shows!
;) He'll like that

[Guy Cowen]

I cant get over how good this looks, the head is incredible................
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[Guy Cowen]

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[SpaceMind]

Wow... looking AWESOME!!!

[Guy Cowen]

Still very much a WIP but she really is taking shape now
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[SpaceMind]

AWESOME!!!!

[LastBattlestar]

Studio scale with fur!:eek:

Looks amazing, Guy!

Mike, Oz

[Guy Cowen]

Studio scale with fur!:eek:

Looks amazing, Guy!

Mike, Oz

Thanks Mike.

Jim has all the saddle bits under way now, twine has been used to hold them on but this is only a temp measure. I reckon it should be done in the next 2 weeks. The new improved material & resin Luke is taking shape & I should have an update for this V soon

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/2.jpg

[Raytheon]

Oh now that is seriously starting to look the canines testicular, REALLY seriously so.
Absolutely top notch job!
:D

[SpaceMind]

Holy FRAK!!! AMAZING!!!

[777]

Yeah, that spot on. Nice work.

[Guy Cowen]

Here is the new improved Luke, rather than a silicone body we have gone for stuffed material it has a much closer feel to the original & vastly improved articulation. The head hands & boots are all painted resin so should stand the test of time better. The suit still needs coloring (grey) & weathering. The green for the googles & blaster & saber to be added then it just a case of tarting up, weathering & harness & Taun hands. Its getting really close to completion now.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/DSC00986.jpg
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[SpaceMind]

So awesome!!!!

[Guy Cowen]

a quick update

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/DSC01013.jpg
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[SpaceMind]

Hot Damn!!! Love the blaster and lightsaber!!!

[jager1960]

Oh now that is seriously starting to look the canines testicular, REALLY seriously so.
Absolutely top notch job!
:D

Now now sir, no caps please, but I have to agree, that is the f*****g dogs b******s. :D

[Guy Cowen]

The herd is growing, should be complete by the weekend, what a sight for saw eye's

Awesome

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/DSC01068.jpg

[bar]

I can just hear the "Mabby-mabby, Mabby-mabby" Taun Taun "voice" looking at those faces!
Great work!

[Guy Cowen]

Thanks Barry, still a long way before I get it in hand. But they do look great together.

[Kuhn Global]

OH.... MY.... LORD!!!

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:

The herd is growing, should be complete by the weekend, what a sight for saw eye's

Awesome

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/DSC01068.jpg

[LastBattlestar]

I didn't realise that you were making (building?) more than one of these critters, Guy? Three of the buggers stinkin' up the place!:p

Mike

[777]

I didn't realise that you were making (building?) more than one of these critters, Guy? Three of the buggers stinkin' up the place!:p

MikeYes, neither did I. Outstanding work!

[Guy Cowen]

Sorry guys I though I'd posted that these would be a Ltd run of about 10 or so, if your interested pm me, there is a list but not all will or can come through with the cash.

[Guy Cowen]

Well, what can I say....its all done & dusted I just got the first pics of the first completed Studio scale replica of Luke on his Tauntaun. I never ever thought I'd see the day this would happen, its taken 11 months to get this far & I am so so so over the moon with the results. It could've gone a bit toy like in some hands or a bit model like in others but Jim for me has recreated the look & feel of the stop motion replica to a T. Its never going to be identical as its not like kit bashing but I doubt I will ever see a better version in my lifetime. I will be adding the weathering & snow to mine when it arrives & I cant wait for the day it does. As i always said it was a hybrid of the stop mo & the full scale taun. I could've really really gone over the top on the material's used & many other aspects but to do this for $2500 per unit was incredible in my eye's. They have already been valued at $4000 - $5000 by Jim VFX budy's. so this was one hell of a bargain for me. As it was to have been a one off piece for my own collection & that it has become a run of around 15 or so then I have lost my unique piece, however I will be getting my unique piece back in a few months time, when Han & his Taun arrive.

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[Kuhn Global]

GOOD LORD! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:

I am soooooo impressed with this piece!

[Kuhn Global]

I can't stop looking at this! DUUUUUUUUDE!

[777]

Yes, it's been a great thread to watch. Thanks for posting such detailed WIP. Inspiring!

[Guy Cowen]

Thanks guys, I just wish I had it in hand. Its been 11 months since conception & its about time I got to see it in the flesh, not long now.

[shadowknight]

Kick Ass!

[Andy221]

Aye, thats a truly awesome 'mixed media' model for such an iconic theme (the knight and his steed), theres far too few models of this combination on the market.

More pics once captain solo arrives!

[SpaceMind]

AWESOME!!!! I love it!!!

[FCFX]

This looks better than the original!

[Guy Cowen]

Thanks guys, a few people have had to back out on there Taun orders so it has left a few places open if anyone is interested? Contact me on guytcowen@mac.com

[Zombie Killer]

This looks fraking awesome. I wish i could afford one. The Taun head sculpt is just amazing.

[Guy Cowen]

The proud maker with the first 2 completed tauns..... you lucky blokes, I wont get mine till Nov.

Meet Jim

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/DSC01196.jpg

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I know a lot of people are unsure about this due to the cost. I'm sure Jim would take installments if it would help you? Let me know?

[SpaceMind]

Damn... those are so sweet... would be cool to own a replica of that quality. WAY out of my budget though.

[Trekriffic]

Damn... those are so sweet... would be cool to own a replica of that quality. WAY out of my budget though.

Awww ... I'll bet you could adjust your budget to afford it somehow !

[JAWS MODELS]

These are awsome. Didn't realise they were on the market. How much are these going for?

[SpaceMind]

I could've really really gone over the top on the material's used & many other aspects but to do this for $2500 per unit was incredible in my eye's. They have already been valued at $4000 - $5000 by Jim VFX budy's.


These are awsome. Didn't realise they were on the market. How much are these going for?

I am not sure if $2500 is the price for everyone. See is quote.

[Guy Cowen]

At last, got some work done on my Taun. Added snow, weathering & a few mods to make it more true to the stop mo look.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/saberjunky/STright.jpg
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[LastBattlestar]

Sensational, Guy! The snow really finishes off a fine model. It really does look like the stop-mo prop. Bloody amazing.:)

Mike

[777]

I second mike - top work!

[OTnROTSfan]

Here's what I did with mine... built it into an black TV/display cabinet I had sitting around... with a spray-painted sky on acrylic and top/backlighting.

Thanks again to the guys who made this baby happen. One of my most prized pieces.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/OTnROTSfan/SS%20Luke%20on%20Tauntaun%20Diorama/SS-TaunDio024.jpg

[suki5150]

That really is a brilliant set-up.

Fantastic job.

[Darthsideous]

Here's what I did with mine... built it into an black TV/display cabinet I had sitting around... with a spray-painted sky on acrylic and top/backlighting.

Thanks again to the guys who made this baby happen. One of my most prized pieces.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/OTnROTSfan/SS%20Luke%20on%20Tauntaun%20Diorama/SS-TaunDio024.jpg

Kevin, great work! I'm inspired!

[youngtiger1]

Guy, I was a model show recently and saw several modeler that did stuff in Hollywood movies. Of course, took photos and one of the guys there was giving an interview of some sort. Is the guy in photo is the one that build your Luke figure?

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e51/youngtiger1/Santa%20Rosa%202013/IMG_0266_zps64379e6b.jpg