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Post by willowswarlok on Mar 16, 2013 16:49:45 GMT -5
Hey All I thought id try something different for this Premium Format. Its something I have wanted to do for a long time. I tried it in 6" form and it worked but this was more of a challenge. I took a clay impression of Buffys head and re-sculpted the lower half of her face, widened out her nostrils some, lifted her eyes and brows. Anyhoo, the best reference for this was Going through the Motions, so i used that as reference. I sculpted her mouth with tongue and teeth. I reposed the body, the Premium format had a pose quite similar but i wanted it looser, so i cut it to pieces and repositioned it. slight bend at the knees, twisted her torso. I also removed and resculpted her chest to be more realistic. Usually I dont bother but for this outfit it was necessary. I added a detail that Ive never seen anyone else add before. The red sparkles around her pocket and all the way up to her knees. For this I used little gems made for nail art. Overall, I am very happy with her. This has opened up so many possibilities. Id love to know what you think. Her base is in development so I will post more pics when that is done  Thanks Wayne |
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Post by Roadie on Mar 16, 2013 17:09:11 GMT -5
WOW! Can't believe I'm saying this... but this is even better than the chosen buffy you just made recently!!!! The expression on the face is spot on. Looks exactly like buffy in this scene! Beautiful work. There is absolutely nothing I can fault with this. It's just completely and utterly perfect. The stance and everything is extremely good also! Well done!! I love this X10000000000 lol  p.s. can't wait to see the base... ME WANTS HER LOL!  |
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Post by ba|1 on Mar 16, 2013 18:57:57 GMT -5
Outstanding work! She does just look like in the Episode, great expression, make up is just right, her eyebrows are really perfect, and I do love her big cherry lips! Hair is perfect as usual, and the creases in the clothes are outstanding, again. The repositioned legs look perfect, and I love the little stones you added > shines bright like a diamond <3
Simply amazing.
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Post by Lior Knight on Mar 17, 2013 0:30:41 GMT -5
Great work, Wayne! I normally don't like figured with open mouths as its hard to reflect that specific moment which usually ends up with a yawning look.
In this case you did a great job making he look like she's singing. And it looks fantastic!
Not to mention the amazing amount of details on her outfit.
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Post by MsBig on Mar 17, 2013 6:46:17 GMT -5
This is such an incredibly difficult thing to do - to change the facial structure by opening the mouth. Kudos for even trying it... and EXTREME KUDOS for such a success! You done it so well. The features all still look like SMG. It really works.
The body and outfit are also just perfect. It looks so much like her figure and stance. Just gorgeous!
The eyebrow shape is great. I'd like to see her eye colour a little more towards blue, and less muddy. And maybe a fraction more thickness to the lipstick on the the very upper and lower part of her lips, as singing flattens the lips and makes them fuller.
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Post by smiler on Mar 17, 2013 7:05:28 GMT -5
Wow, this is really clever and you've certainly pulled it off! Love her stance and clothing, hair and all the little bling detailing. Great job!
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Post by Joan-b on Mar 17, 2013 13:42:26 GMT -5
She is perfect... maybe the eyebrows should be more separated on the center but despite that she is really perfect ! If you're planning to sell this one on ebay I'm sure you're going to be rich lol (I could spend my whole pay on a custom like this, like for the Primeval one, these two PF are incredible) Each time I look at her I can hear the beginning of "something to sing about" in my head, so it's a real success !  |
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Post by Customizer452 on Mar 23, 2013 22:35:14 GMT -5
You are so talented!! Amazing as always!
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Post by sueworld2003 on Apr 1, 2013 8:40:48 GMT -5
This is so well done. A difficult thing to do considering how much the face changes when singing like this.
And as per I'm always impressed with how beautifully you sculpt and paint the clothes.
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Post by ba|1 on Apr 12, 2013 14:33:50 GMT -5
This isnt real, but I just wanna feel....  |
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Post by elee0031 on Apr 12, 2013 15:51:18 GMT -5
Something feels off with the picture ba|1. Not in either a good or bad way, but something is off. Is it the lighting or the background? There's nothing wrong with the sideshow Spike or the PF Buffy, but maybe it's the background that's just not working with the picture to elevate the scene or the moment.
Anyway glad to see Buffy found a home in your collection. I'm sure you're the envy of the board sense others had asked for her as well.
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Post by smiler on Apr 12, 2013 17:27:17 GMT -5
Aww elee, it's just for fun. I think they look great together. That's part of the fun of collecting statues/figures, playing around with them and taking photos, don't you think?
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Post by Rach147 on Apr 12, 2013 23:45:58 GMT -5
first of all i just want to say i hate you and your amazing work
but don't hate me cause of what i'm about to say
everyone is loving it, and yes i love it too, alot of people on here are making amazing custom work, but from the process image to the finish it looks abit off to me, now this isn't a bashing or bad comment, but to me the face looks better in the process image, i'm not sure if its the painting that changes it alot but the face on the finished looks off, but please do not attack/go off on me
also how did you notice the little red gems on her pants do you actually see these during that scene cause i haven't seen anyone else add them to their custom?
but then again maybe don't listen to me since i don't do customs so i shouldn't really be saying anything, overall your work is always amazing
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Post by ba|1 on Apr 13, 2013 2:12:21 GMT -5
Something feels off with the picture ba|1. Not in either a good or bad way, but something is off. Is it the lighting or the background? There's nothing wrong with the sideshow Spike or the PF Buffy, but maybe it's the background that's just not working with the picture to elevate the scene or the moment. Anyway glad to see Buffy found a home in your collection. I'm sure you're the envy of the board sense others had asked for her as well. That pic is refering to the last song, where Buffy and Spike stood infront of a brickwall and kissed eachother. So the background isnt that off. I think what bothers you is the comparison from the figures next to eachother. Waynes PF Buffys are full of incredible details Sideshow Buffys could only dream off. Hehe, well thank you, I guess. Ive noticed Roadie mentioned that she wants her, but nothing concrete. Im sure anyone else who would be willing to pay 300 GBP (~470$) could have bought her Aww elee, it's just for fun. I think they look great together. That's part of the fun of collecting statues/figures, playing around with them and taking photos, don't you think? Haha thats true, Im pretty sure Wayne is not using any of my pics for his portfolio as customizer, but still I always think its great seeing the effect of customs when displayed on a shelf/or different backgrounds. Colors and lights change emotions and the way you look at them. first of all i just want to say i hate you and your amazing work but don't hate me cause of what i'm about to say everyone is loving it, and yes i love it too, alot of people on here are making amazing custom work, but from the process image to the finish it looks abit off to me, now this isn't a bashing or bad comment, but to me the face looks better in the process image, i'm not sure if its the painting that changes it alot but the face on the finished looks off, but please do not attack/go off on me also how did you notice the little red gems on her pants do you actually see these during that scene cause i haven't seen anyone else add them to their custom? but then again maybe don't listen to me since i don't do customs so i shouldn't really be saying anything, overall your work is always amazing Dont you worry, no one is going to hate you, allthough I dont really see what you mean. IMO the painting is what gives the final touch to a amazing sculpt. The Sideshow Buffys sculpt is incredible, but I hate her depressed eyes and her worried mouth. Im now the proud owner of 4 of Waynes PF Statues, and when looking at them face to face, I can tell they keep getting better and better. If you rewatch the Episode again and take a good look at Sarahs jeans you will notice them I had to recheck too, but then noticed them quickly. Thats what a customizer/Sculptor needs, a eye for details After I got my Chosen Buffy (only 2 months back) Ive noticed Wayne has improved AGAIN, theres so much amazing details and shadings around her eyes wich makes them Statues look better and better. I really need to show the teeth detail, its just freaking awesome. Allready have her on Display, and I can say she just looks like Sarah, from every angle. Absolutely love that piece. More pics later |
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Post by Ouija on Apr 13, 2013 13:10:19 GMT -5
Outstanding, as always! Amazing face sculpt aside, definitely liking the attention to detail on her jeans!
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Post by elee0031 on Apr 13, 2013 17:18:49 GMT -5
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Post by Roadie on Apr 15, 2013 5:47:48 GMT -5
Wayne did you not make a base for this?!   I would have loved to have seen a base go with her! |
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Post by ba|1 on Apr 15, 2013 13:48:25 GMT -5
I asked him not to add any base. He had some good ideas, but my shelf can only held anything upto 20cm. I bought some black round bases wich I used for my modelkits a lot, that way my Buffys will all have the same display stand, except for Chosen Buffy as she represents the great series finale.
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Post by MasterPizza on Apr 18, 2013 17:12:59 GMT -5
Great details, excellent likeness and paintjob, Im not a big fan of the episode or this moment since basically Buffy is singing at this point to die, she just gives up and try to burn while she sings and dance, luckily Spike stops her at last moment, lol and once again diamond lacks of details lol, great news.
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I would have loved to have seen a base go with her!
