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  • YANOULI
    Part-Time Timelord
    • Jan 9, 2006
    • 2209

    Your Opinion Needed - Ramirez WIP

    Ever since i've been a member here, i've been trying to find a suitable Connery head to use as a base for a Ramirez custom but haven't really been happy with any of them. Then, about a year ago i got hold of Sideshow's 12" Modern Duncan McCleod figure to shrink down and noticed that he looked quite alot like Connery ( especially when he's sporting similar facial hair in Endgame ).
    I've finally got round to working on a casting of the Sideshow head and would like your opinions on the result before i go down the route of moulding and shrinking it to 8".
    Last edited by YANOULI; Feb 23, '09, 7:59 AM.
    " But you can't kill me, i'm a Genius "
  • jessica
    fortune favors the bold
    • Nov 5, 2007
    • 4587

    #2
    How about this guy? Too old looking?

    The Rock Sean Connery 1/6 figure head custom-gi joe-12" on eBay, also, Spawn, Action Figures, Toys Games (end time 15-Feb-09 12:26:47 GMT)

    or this guy?

    12" 1/6 CUSTOM YOUNG SEAN CONNERY FIGURE HEAD GILBERT - Virginia Beach - Bonanzle
    Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
    Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

    To do list:
    1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
    1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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    • YANOULI
      Part-Time Timelord
      • Jan 9, 2006
      • 2209

      #3
      Hi Jessica,

      i've tried both of those heads and wasn't really happy with the results.
      Last edited by YANOULI; Feb 2, '09, 1:26 PM.
      " But you can't kill me, i'm a Genius "

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      • toys2cool
        Ultimate Mego Warrior
        • Nov 27, 2006
        • 28605

        #4
        yeah that's who i would've suggested as well.Ramirez was my favorite character from Highlander,can't wait to see him done
        "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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        • jessica
          fortune favors the bold
          • Nov 5, 2007
          • 4587

          #5
          Ian, actually the side-view your sculpt looks like him. Front view does not though, but you could pull a few tricks up your sleeve with a good paint job and make Sean Connery come out. I think it's the shape of the eyebrows that needs tweaking.
          Last edited by jessica; Feb 2, '09, 1:38 PM.
          Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
          Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

          To do list:
          1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
          1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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          • JediJaida
            Talkative Member
            • Jun 14, 2008
            • 5671

            #6
            You also might want to deepen the eye lid.

            Sean Connery has rather deep set eyes, with heavy lids.

            The eyebrows do need tweaking; maybe some random bits of grey.

            Other than that, it has potential.
            JediJaida

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            • The Bat
              Batman Fanatic
              • Jul 14, 2002
              • 13412

              #7
              Yeah...I think it's the Eyes that are throwing Me off as well. He looks great from his Profile...but from the front He just looks surprised. His eyes are too Buggy.
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              • YANOULI
                Part-Time Timelord
                • Jan 9, 2006
                • 2209

                #8
                Thanks for the advice guys.

                The paint job is only temporary, to show the features better. Sometimes with unpainted heads it's hard to see the details properly.

                I know what you mean about the eyes, in the film i think he's wearing dark make up. Once the finished head is painted up the same that might make his eyes look less buggy.
                " But you can't kill me, i'm a Genius "

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                • jessica
                  fortune favors the bold
                  • Nov 5, 2007
                  • 4587

                  #9
                  Originally posted by YANOULI
                  Thanks for the advice guys.

                  The paint job is only temporary, to show the features better. Sometimes with unpainted heads it's hard to see the details properly.

                  I know what you mean about the eyes, in the film i think he's wearing dark make up. Once the finished head is painted up the same that might make his eyes look less buggy.
                  Sometimes it's just hard to see how it will look in the end, particularly if you've got two or three colors on one sculpt. I can see the details better if it's a uniform color. Good luck. Can't wait to see him done.
                  Those who look outside dream. Those who look within awake.
                  Samples of my work are found here: Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness

                  To do list:
                  1:6 boots for Mathilda, 1:1 Romulan Commander outfit, Ursus helmet; Cornelius appliance
                  1:9 scale ape's new suit for Cornelius;

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                  • GreenLantern9999
                    GL of Mego Sector
                    • Oct 8, 2007
                    • 995

                    #10
                    well if you do more then one cast of that head I would be interested in one!
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                    • Meule
                      Verbose Member
                      • Nov 14, 2004
                      • 28720

                      #11
                      I agree with the rest: from the side it does look like Connery, but not so from the front
                      "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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                      • thunderbolt
                        Hi Ernie!!!
                        • Feb 15, 2004
                        • 34211

                        #12
                        from the sides your head looks great, I think the paint job on the eyes in the front view is throwing it off. He should be a bit more squinty and not so surprised looking.
                        You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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