Here's another one of my little robots, but you're actually able to pick him up. :)

He's crafted from poly clay over wire steel armature coated in nice paint-on iron and then, finally, a rapid rust solution has been applied. I just let the rust appear where it wanted to - Kinda like nature. The chemicals take about 2 hours to turn the iron into a rusted mess. Got some lovely textures to happen - Almost looks like the kind of iron artifacts I dug out of the ground when I was a kid.

http://www.lloydmurphy.com/boilsculpt00.jpg
http://www.lloydmurphy.com/boilsculpt01.jpg
http://www.lloydmurphy.com/boilsculpt02.jpg
http://www.lloydmurphy.com/boilsculpt03.jpg

I really love this, you never cease to amaze me sir. Do you plan on painting up the base and adding some grass or something like that for texture there?

Hi SD!

I'm planning on doing something with the base, but I'm in a bit of a pickle with it. You see, the base is in a bit of a mess and to get a good finish, I think I'm going to have to remove it. Unfortunately, the armature though the sculpture is attached to it via drilled holes and (very) strong epoxy glue.

I'm debating whether I should remove the base and risk damaging the sculpture (The thing is quite fragile, despite it's appearance) or perhaps, just leave it and do something a little more clever next time.

I think that I might be able to drill it off the base with some luck. If I do manage it, I'll probably get a really dark woodstain and stain a new base for it, before drilling and gluing it in place. I like the idea of this rusted and rough thing juxaposed against something really shiny and clean.

Whatever I end up doing, my plan next time is to make a temporary base to model and fire with, but only have the wires jammed into the holes, rather than glued. That way, I can remove the fired model and mount it to a previously prepared base. Live and learn. :)

Grass is a nice idea, and perhaps easiest to cover up my messy globs, but that would push it too far in the direction of a Diorama, which is something I'm trying to avoid.

Thanks for looking! Any experience with removing delicate sculptures from wooden boards?

Really, really fantastic looking......You have the knack of putting stuff together with clay.........thanks for sharing this with us !

that is so cute!

Wonderful! I love it. :)

that is so cute!

just what I was thinking. :)

Wow! That's awesome. I like the grass idea too.

Yeah really wicked.

Whats wrong with a dioramas?

What about some acrylic gel medium on the base and then just paint it a flat colour.

:)

i have to admit...i like the grass idea as well....sort of like he rusted in the spot where he stood...yeah i know almost too much tin man...but i think it would work.

really nice sculpture! the rust really adds to the it! Gotta love rust :D

Ohh, I likes :), imo you shouldnt paint over it, the rust effect and the "metal look" goes perfectly with this sculpture.

Thanks for the comments guys and gal!

I think I'm going to take the plunge and hack the base off and pop on a new one. Grass is a nice idea for later, but I want it to be a piece concentrating on the little boiler, not a little scene with him in. Um, does that make sense?

The operation will either work flawlessly, or I'll end up giving the poor little chap some first aid.

I'll post pics when I've got the new base on there.

Thats cool man, i like the rusted looking edges and crevices. My friend says this would look excellent sitting in his living room. keep up the good work. :grin2:

hi every one i am new to all of this let me introduce myself my name is juniort and i am a illustrator

Hey juniort, you might wanna make an introduction thread in the introduction area :)


Misterboo, it looks fucking killer man, have you ever considered making movies out of clay

That is so kool... reminds me of woodcarwings a friend of mine in Canada makes... Not that he makes robots, but the "attitude" (if you get what i mean)?!
Anyway, seeing somethinglike that makes me just wanna run down to nearest puddle of mud and get dirty! :)
If you have more of thode, please post em, cause they rock! :grin2:

Really nice work and I like the colors you used for your sculture it looks more like a figurine for cartoon probably kids will love it as well.

Oliver

www.Oliverandart.ebigchina.com

omg I love him... I want one :)

The rust looks rather yellow though (instead of redish) or is that just my monitor?

Oh and how big is he?

~Third Force

Very nice work I would love to have talent to make some day a sculture like that. The colors you used match very well with your personage and I beleive that not only adult will like it but kids as well.