President of the Assembly, Planet of the Apes

[Chris]

Chris I know we will find the 10 apes. Here's the headcount so far.

So far:
1. me
2. Ironman
3. Snickertown
4. Kfog
5. Rob R. from the Apes group
6. Dr. Zaius (from SSF)
7. Dr. Zaius (second head if he can afford it)
8.
9.
10.

That's great news! I think we are set. If we fall short I'll pick up a 2nd head and replace my "Pin Head" Burke.

How do I get a couple-of projects on your "To Do" list. I could go for a 1:6 Ceasar Leather Jacket and a 1:6 Red Conquest Jumpsuit. PM me a price and I'll PayPal you.

[Cosmicman]

I never tried to put back the vinyl heads that have been sculpied over...usually I make a mold and sell the cast, and the original sculpt lays around in a box. That's a very good idea about stuffing the head. I never thought to do that. HardyGirl's seen my crap and she doesn't understand why I don't display my stuff. I think it's because nothing is ever complete.

I'm a sort of getting into casting. I have made so many heads that I have sculpted (the way you did) but I "stuffed the heads". I would just like to cast them and make copies just to give out free to a few of my friends on here. I came up with a lot of ideas. Maybe we'll shoot you an offline on Facebook and talk advice on casting. I must have made about 100 original heads in the last two years.

[jessica]

With the vinyl heads. Don't you ever try and stuff clay up inside the hollow parts of their head? If you squeeze too tight after you've added the clay additions they might crack. So when I do this type of work to the heads I fill the inside with unbaked clay/sculpty and seal it back up to prevent cracking.

By the way, you are one of the inspirations that got me modifying these heads. Keep up the work!!! I could never be halfway as good as you in this lifetime. Nikki thinks your stuff is amazing also.

Thank you Cat. One of the cool signatures I read said, "Inspire to inspire," and it's awesome that you are modifying cause of me. That's just awesome!! \m/ Tell Nikki thank you too.

I never tried to put back the vinyl heads that have been sculpied over...usually I make a mold and sell the cast, and the original sculpt lays around in a box. That's a very good idea about stuffing the head. I never thought to do that. HardyGirl's seen my crap and she doesn't understand why I don't display my stuff. I think it's because nothing is ever complete.

[Cosmicman]

With the vinyl heads. Don't you ever try and stuff clay up inside the hollow parts of their head? If you squeeze too tight after you've added the clay additions they might crack. So when I do this type of work to the heads I fill the inside with unbaked clay/sculpty and seal it back up to prevent cracking.

By the way, you are one of the inspirations that got me modifying these heads. Keep up the work!!! I could never be halfway as good as you in this lifetime. Nikki thinks your stuff is amazing also.

[jessica]

Chris I know we will find the 10 apes. Here's the headcount so far.

So far:
1. me
2. Ironman
3. Snickertown
4. Kfog
5. Rob R. from the Apes group
6. Dr. Zaius (from SSF)
7. Dr. Zaius (second head if he can afford it)
8.
9.
10.

[Chris]

I was thinking 8 - 10 people was a pretty easy number to come up with too.

If you get some pix of your mask in the full attire please post them.

[jessica]

I can find those apes, Chris. I am waiting to get exact $ amount from Alex Lopez before I rally the apes and send out a sentry to alert the Ape Kingdom. I already know two from the UK and two others from the US who would purchase in a heartbeat, since Alex's work is fabulous. I'm sure Ironman would love a cast as well.

Anyway, 8 customizers is nothing compared to the 20 or 30 individuals that other artists are asking for.

Samples of his work can be found here: Heads, heads, hea... - Sideshow Freaks

Urko has landed. I am excited to see him in public. Can't wait!

Stupid Romulan costume! Grrr!!!

[Chris]

Following up on the Pete Burke theme. Alex Lopez is indeed sculpting a 1:6 scale head. He needs 8 people for it to be worth his while. It looks like he needs 6 more like minded customizers.

[jessica]

These boots were made for walking.

[Chris]

Thx for the last photos before sending him off. That is soooo hot!

I'll see if I can track down Alex Lopez and see if we can get the ball rolling w/Burke.

[ironman1188]

Cool! I will be Urko one day!!

[jessica]

Ironman, Alex is ready to start Burke--I just need to send him funds. I have to ask him exactly what he means, cause he gave me two options. I was hoping I could just hire him and he could take care of the copies...not sure if he wanted to sculpt him and then I would be responsible for the copies. I want to double-check. In any case, his sculpts are always a work of art so if I have to cough it up, I have to cough it up.

As far as Urko, Ironman, I will help you put one together when you are ready. I'm just so freaking excited--we may have more than one ape at Wondercon this year because Jeff is going to put on ape gear and he's going to bring two or three other apes with him. Too bad it's the year of the rabbit. I may have to drive my minivan into the city so that we can "do the town" and maybe get photos at the cable cars or by the Golden Gate Bridge. We will have to play it by ear...we'd meet up at the convention and then go out and come back. Or perhaps we may not make it out at all. Everything is up in the air...but one thing is for sure...I WON'T BE THE ONLY APE IN TOWN. Yay!!!

Chris--I never thought I would ever be able to start one from scratch. Anything is possible I guess!

Thanks Mr. Krusher.

One last photo to double-check that teeth are not too brilliant. (I added one more layer of brown wash).



Farewell, my General Urko. Sniff. sniff. Godspeed.


Darn Romulan fabric has not been delivered. 5 days to deadline. At least I found my Uhura wig. If it doesn't rain tomorrow I will spray my boots black for Uhura and for Romulan Commander costume.

[ironman1188]

Jess, Urko looks amazing!! I would kill to be him!!
Now that you have him done will a 1:6 version be forthcoming?

As for Burke, I have someone trying to see if the Mego version could be enlarged. Then I'll start deciding if that, Jess's or whichever will fill the bill.

[Mr.Krusher]

My god......your talent is astounding!

[Chris]

The brown teeth work. They don't overpower the mask. I've seen other homemade appliances and people go overboard w/the teeth. Yours are perfect. You are making this "as it is" not "as you think it is".