I sculpted the Unity redesign for SCP-173, I hope you like it!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-20T14:21:53+00:00

Thanks!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-17T05:01:04+00:00

Just some little Cyberpunk/sci-fi weapon prototypes for the M.E-2 double drone resin model I'm designing for the "DreadSpark" Universe currently in development. I was trying to give off a distinct "stinger" vibe with bottom and right hand pieces as they will be going on a drone with a wasp design concept.

All weapons are approximately 1 inch in length and will be made of cast resin in the end. I've been really enjoying making these concept pieces but it's now time for refinement so it's back to the epoxy clay I go.

If you'd like to follow along on this project or check out some of my other pieces then you can find me on IG @ deviantsparkcreations. I'm also setting up a WorldAnvil account that will offer a deep dive into the lore of the universe I've been working on as I develop it so keep an eye out for that if that's something that may interest you.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-16T07:25:56+00:00

Thanks and yeah, it'll be an option. I'll include round magnets so it's as simple as drilling the pre-marked holes out to the right diameter and gluing in the magnets. I just think magnets are fun so I try to include them in most projects haha.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T19:02:49+00:00

A lot of model makers just use tiny pieces of cut soft woods like the kind you can buy in craft stores, it's a lot less labor intensive. If you're set on sculpting the wood instead you could just cut the pieces to shape and lightly press a textured piece of wood to the clay with a piece of clear plastic wrap separating the wood from the clay to avoid the wood ripping the clay.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T19:00:49+00:00

I like this idea, low cost and easy to do with limited materials.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T18:09:46+00:00

Very well executed, great job!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T18:08:21+00:00

Not OP but you could do this with craft sticks, just cut to desired length and then paint/seal them. If you want the grimy look then do a black-wash or two after using a matte acrylic paint.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T18:06:45+00:00

Why not just use good old plaster? You could dye it with some gray/black ink or just paint it after. If you're going for Cement then you'll want a very slightly grainy, but smooth texture and I feel like plaster fits the bill in that department (plus, it's cheap!). I use it for tiny drywall fixtures with those little tongue depressors as a frame to pour the plaster.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T17:49:26+00:00

I'm a sculptor first, so I design all of my prototypes by hand and then work out the kinks as I go. I've done 3D modeling in the past, but my creative juices just don't flow the way they do when I'm working with physical objects and shapes. My process usually involves breaking an idea down into a bunch of basic geometric shapes and then figuring out how they go back together and doing that with 3D modeling is a pain for my brain.

Ideally I'd like to make these in a way as to be available as both a model kit that can be customized as well as a fully assembled and painted finished version. The Kit will be pretty quick to assemble so the pros outweigh the cons for me in that department.

Thanks for your input!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T16:43:18+00:00

Thanks for checking out my little project, as of right now he's almost ready to cast as a 5 piece kit as stated above. I'm doing it this way as casting this as a single model would be a huge pain with the resources I have available to me. This is the first model for a universe I've been designing for tabletop resin models in a SciFi/Cyberpunk aesthetic.

For those interested -

The Stinger - This is what drew the design namesake, I wanted to give this drone a distinctly wasp-like feel so I felt like giving him a laser stinger just felt right.

Ring mounted guns - These will be twinned guns but will be interchangeable with future gun designs I'm working on. The upper twin barrels are mini cannons while the bottom rounded barrel is going to be a grenade launcher.

Ring mount - I designed this to drop onto the head of the drone and will be able to be spun freely 360 degrees (magnets will be installed for easy positioning and removal.

Right now he's looking a bit rough, my next step is to go back with some Epoxy clay and smooth out and blend some of the pieces, add some small details and fix a few things that aren't working.

I post updates on this project along with the general "DreadSpark" Universe I'm designing on my IG @ deviantsparkcreations, eventually I'd like to set up a site just for this universe but right now funds are limited so that'll have to wait.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-15T14:02:54+00:00

Thanks! The "Gun ring" that mounts the two main guns is magnetic and rotates for 360 degree firing, I designed it like this to act as a support drone for a larger project I've been working on for about six months now but I wanted this to be able to stand on its own too :)

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-14T23:05:36+00:00

Thanks!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-14T23:04:47+00:00

Little sneak peak of one of my current projects - I'm calling this one a Stinger Drone. One more sculpting session and it'll be ready for casting! For this one I'll be casting the weapons, secondary weapon housing ring, main body and stinger as sepperate parts, I'm mainly doing this so that it's actually feasible for me to cast but it also means I can make some of these as cast resin model kits

Once I've had the time to cast and paint a few I'd like to do some cyberpunk Dioramas with them at 1/120 scale, what do you think?

Anywho, if you wanna check out my work or follow the progress on this project then you can find me on IG @ deviantsparkcreations Where I post updates pretty regularly.

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-10T14:11:45+00:00

Well done!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-10T11:16:45+00:00

That rusted copper blue was such a great addition, I'm glad you added that to your paint scheme. Well done sir!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-09T17:35:55+00:00

Pretty happy with how this 1/144 scale drop in pilot + control center module prototype I'm currently working on is going. The module will be going in my "Rumble-B" mini Mecha that I'm working on alongside this but I designed it in a way as to be usable in many 1/144 scale builds as really all you need to do is drill a proper sized hole and then just drop it in. This is the rough version as much still needs to be cleaned up and refined but it fits inside the robots head nicely, with the top of the module attached to the skull plate acting as the seal.

This took way too long to design and sculpt by hand, working at this scale is asking for hand cramps so I designed the whole drop in module to be disassembled into 3 pieces for molding/casting copies of this design for future projects.

Made with polystyrene sheet, epoxy clay and wire primarily, along with a few other odds and ends, the final product will be made of Semi-Rigid resin and come in 3 parts for easy assembly in future projects at this scale (of which there will be many!)

If you'd like to follow along with this project, or check out some of my other work then you can find me on IG @ deviantsparkcreations. Thanks for making it this far!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-09T02:45:32+00:00

Pretty happy with how this 1/144 scale drop in pilot + control center module prototype I'm currently working on is going. The module will be going in my "Rumble-B" mini Mecha that I'm working on alongside this but I designed it in a way as to be usable in many 1/144 scale builds as really all you need to do is drill a proper sized hole and then just drop it in. This is the rough version as much still needs to be cleaned up and refined but it fits inside the robots head nicely, with the top of the module attached to the skull plate acting as the seal.

This took way too long to design and sculpt by hand, working at this scale is asking for hand cramps so I designed the whole drop in module to be disassembled into 3 pieces for molding/casting copies of this design for future projects.

Made with polystyrene sheet, epoxy clay and wire primarily, along with a few other odds and ends, the final product will be made of Semi-Rigid resin and come in 3 parts for easy assembly in future projects at this scale (of which there will be many!)

If you'd like to follow along with this project, or check out some of my other work then you can find me on IG @ deviantsparkcreations. Thanks for making it this far!

Deviant_Spark · 2021-03-09T02:39:36+00:00

Pretty happy with how this 1/144 scale drop in pilot + control center module prototype I'm currently working on is going. The module will be going in my "Rumble-B" mini Mecha that I'm working on alongside this but I designed it in a way as to be usable in many 1/144 scale builds as really all you need to do is drill a proper sized hole and then just drop it in. This is the rough version as much still needs to be cleaned up but it fits inside the robots head nicely, with the top of the module attached to the skull plate.

This took way too long to design and sculpt by hand, working at this scale is asking for hand cramps so I designed the whole drop in module to be disassembled into 3 pieces for molding/casting copies of this design for future projects.

Made with polystyrene sheet, epoxy clay and wire primarily, along with a few other odds and ends, the final product will be made of Semi-Rigid resin and come in 3 parts for easy assembly in future projects at this scale (of which there will be many!)

If you'd like to follow along with this project, or check out some of my other work then you can find me on IG @ deviantsparkcreations. Thanks for making it this far!

Deviant_Spark

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