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Post by jabbro on Jul 8, 2009 15:38:36 GMT -9
This was a one is a one piece design. I might play with the wings a bit more. Godofrandomness did ask for 2D designs. I doubt I can get it to look too much better. I'll play with him after I get the others done.
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Post by squirmydad on Jul 8, 2009 17:10:05 GMT -9
Don't stress over it too much. This is why I like to open up the poses and get the arms and legs outside the mass of the body. Too many things crossing in front of the body breaks up the silhouette. Just imagine your figure as a solid black shadow, can you tell what it is? This is why I like the extreme poses, because you can pick out the silhouette from across the table. JIM
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Post by jabbro on Jul 9, 2009 4:00:28 GMT -9
Thanks, Jim. I'll definitely keep that in mind for the other two dragons in the set. I think the Water dragon is in the clear. He is a side view only and has no wings to complicate things.
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Post by jabbro on Jul 12, 2009 5:55:13 GMT -9
Here is a preview of the water dragon. I spent way too much time experimenting with water techniques that just didn't work out. So he has a standard gloss and that is it. He'll be larger than the Young Dragon, but pretty much as you see here.
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Post by Floyd on Jul 12, 2009 6:10:33 GMT -9
I like the oriental nature of this design. The spines as fins and the coloring are very nice. Good eye for the overall design space and how it is filled.
This one may be my favorite so far.
~F
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Post by jabbro on Jul 13, 2009 5:58:17 GMT -9
Just a quick update. After playing around with the Elder Dragon, I will be able to fit him on a single page. The Ancient one, (150mm) will be pushing it. I am not sure he will fit, so he might be a tad smaller. I'll try and make up for his bulk in wideness if not tallness.
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Post by jabbro on Jul 15, 2009 11:19:38 GMT -9
And here is the Elder Dragon. I decided to make him a copper dragon. I still have to do a bit of tweaking with the colors, but he is pretty much finished. With the wingspan, he'll be about the same size as the ancient dragon.
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Post by kane on Jul 15, 2009 12:12:59 GMT -9
Oh that ones really nice! Love your work. can't wait to see the finished set!
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Post by jabbro on Jul 17, 2009 5:57:07 GMT -9
And the Ancient dragon is done. Yes, it is pink.
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Post by stevelortz on Jul 17, 2009 14:23:16 GMT -9
And the Ancient dragon is done. Yes, it is pink. Needs a walker ;D Have fun! Steve
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Post by Scruff on Jul 20, 2009 7:38:40 GMT -9
Hi all, I'm back from my vacation in Muscoka and then Meaford (just outside of Blue mountain) with the fam-damly and I can't believe how busy Jabbro has been! Jabbro these dragons are awesome! I especially love the water dragon. The colors and design/dynamics really work well. When I grow up I want to be just like you! which unfortunately I will never let happen (growing up) and I'm already pushing 40. P
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Post by jabbro on Jul 20, 2009 7:59:23 GMT -9
Thanks, Scruff. I find that growing is a relative thing. Physically I am done. Mentally, on the other hand, I believe there are some folks in the single digits that still have the better of me. I spent the weekend polishing and nitpicking on different aspects of these. With any luck, they will be finished and posted soon.
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Post by Scruff on Jul 20, 2009 8:14:48 GMT -9
I spent the weekend polishing and nitpicking on different aspects of these. With any luck, they will be finished and posted soon. Oh oh...I am my own worst critic and when it comes to polishing and nitpicking...it never ends. So... good luck with that! It took me decades to finally learn to let go and even then it's a real struggle.
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Post by jabbro on Jul 22, 2009 4:26:55 GMT -9
And the dragons are released! Thanks, Godofrandomness, for the request. This was an ambitious set, but still fun to put together.
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Post by godofrandomness on Jul 22, 2009 19:16:41 GMT -9
And the dragons are released! Thanks, Godofrandomness, for the request. This was an ambitious set, but still fun to put together. Thanks so much again. These fill a big hole in my fantasy line of figures. I have them printed and will begin assembling them tonight.
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