The right reference can make a lot of difference, what do I mean, well if you've ever watched Star Wars you may know what a Dewback is, it's a lizard like creature that is large enough that a person can ride one. We first saw one in the desert sands of Tatooine being ridden by a Stormtrooper, but it was a background creature when the stormtroopers found the escape pod.
When they rereleased the extended versions, these creatures were now CGI, and there was a lot more of them. but the colours were very different, almost mottled grey and green.
The top reference didn't give me enough detail, and the bottom one, I wasn't keen on the colour, then I found this one on Wookiepedia.
Now armed with the right reference, I could paint my Dewback I recently got, and here are the results below.
And as I had the model out, why not a scenic shot.
Really enjoyed doing this one, and would like to get another 3, so I can have one of each rider type that comes in the box. That's all for todays post, so until next time, stay safe, and have fun !
Cheers Dave
Love it when you find that perfect picture, and that shot at the end is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you SD, indeed the right reference can truly inspire you, and now I've got so many of the parts I want, I should be able to do more of that type of picture.
DeleteI think there's a lot to say about the evolution of (de)saturation of colours in the movies along the years, but on this particular subject, I believe you got the perfect reference and you certainly nailed it. Cool job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Suber, agreed on the evolution in movies, and it not always being positive, but every so often the right piece just falls into place at the right time, like now ! LOL
Deletebeautiful job on the Dewback Dave, excellent as always
ReplyDeleteThank you Andy, been wanting one of these for a while, and now want another 3 ! LOL
DeleteGreat job on the lizard. Really matches the picture well. 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you Stewart, the reference really inspired me.
DeleteI used to have the action figure of a Dewback and Stormtrooper. I wonder if I've still got that somewhere in my childhood home... You're spot-on about references being important and I think you painted big lizard to match the reference really well, Dave. That is one thing I enjoy about painting Fallout and LOTR personally and I would think it applies to Star Wars for you. It gives you a chance to bring something to life from our TV/Movie screens.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeff, always wanted one as a child, but never got round to getting one, so I will probably make up for it now, and have multiple in this scale ! LOL I think you've hit the nail on thee head, we're trying to recreate what we have seen in our favourite films/shows and bring a sense of life to them.
DeleteThat looks spot on, Dave! :-) That does look a really clear reference picture as well and you matched it up perfectly I think!
ReplyDeleteThank you John, the reference certainly made it a lot easier to find the relevant colours, so was happy with the result, although may need to repaint my Imperial Assault one now ! LOL
DeleteGreat work, Dave! Dewbacks have always been some of my favourite Star Wars creatures. Didn't know some of them had fur, very interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you snapfit, I've liked them ever since the first time I saw them, so no surprise I had to have some in this scale ! LOL The original props had fur, but as they were on screen for such a short time and in the background, it was a detail easy to miss, the model was designed so the head and tail would move, but the mechanism broke in transport, so it got less screen time than intended.
DeleteNow that's a fun fact!
DeleteThe stormtrooper book I got for my birthday is full of interesting little stories like these.
DeleteI always loved Dewbacks since I was a kid. I mean, Stormtroopers riding Dinosaurs! Your one looks fantatic here, you've worked from the reference images for a naturalistic effect and it shows. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing him posed alongside two more!
ReplyDeleteThank you Azazael, they were my favourite creature from the first movie too. Just need to get some more, and then I'll have the full patrol ! LOL
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