Hardest thing I have ever built...Trojan Horse... (1 Viewer)

[mikemiller1955]

I have a whole new respect for people (actually artists really) that can sculpt little tiny 54-60mm figures and faces...

this was the hardest project I have ever attempted...not like a fort...a castle...or a building...which I have made a lot of...because all of those were made however I wanted them to look...but to try and make something that looks like what most people think it should look like...that's a lot harder...so kudos to all the great sculptors that whittle out these tiny figures so expertly for us to buy...I could never do it...

my first attempt with this looked like a Trojan Duck...I was gonna discard the project...but I whittled on that til it looked like a Trojan Swan...once the legs were attached...it started to look like a horse...a little bit...and after weeks of playing with this thing...it's about the best I can do...and I hope it's recognizable to most people...

I'm happy with it and will never do another one...just eating all the popsicles alone was a monumental feat...^&grin...

this thing is monstrous...a very sturdy strong build...as I overbuild almost everything I do...^&grin...

a solid foam interior with almost 600 popsicles...each one individually roughed up on the grinder...each one etched with a wood grain finish...and meticulously sized and glued to fit in place...weighing in at over 6 pounds...18"s tall...17"s long...I added a ladder to feed up to the simulated hatch on the belly of the horse and built a platform with 7 timbers underneath so the Trojans could move this wooden tribute into the city of Troy...

as the myth goes...the Greeks built this monument to the Trojans out of wrecked and discarded ships after a 10 year siege...so I wanted the wood to look weathered...

I will lay it down and add a few more pictures of the back and underside later...

I'm not a very good sculptor...so hats off...kudos and a new found respect to the guys that create these wonderful toys we collect...

 

[mikemiller1955]

more pics...

 

[mikemiller1955]

still more pics...

I put this on K&C's thread because I used Andy's Spartan Hoplite series. of Ancient Greek...

 

[mikemiller1955]

one last pic for now...I will take some better close ups later...

 

[mikemiller1955]

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[BrianW]

Amazing work, pure genius :salute::

 

[jazzeum]

Words fail me Mike {eek3} Saying "excellent job" seems inadequate.

Very impressive.

Brad

 

[marco55]

Mike that is a fantastic represention of the Trojan horse.Never put down your skills as you are as good as most.One question,Where is the tail?{eek3}{eek3}^&grin^&grin^&grin^&grin{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}
Mark

 

[Ivanhoe]

Outstanding work once again...a lot of detail...love the rolling timbers !

Scale (based upon olde recollections of how many it would hold) looks great.

Great deal of "man hours" I'm sure...Huge commitment.

Probably looks more like a horse than the 'original' would have.

What flavor "Popsicles" ?

Thank you.

 

[REVWARBUFF]

Wow Mike........what an undertaking that must have been!! So that's where you've been lately.

This turned out great in my opinion. Nice craftsmanship if you ask me!

What's next on your hobby to-do list I wonder??

Mark

 

[waynepoo]

Mike...top job. :salute:::salute:: But you forgot Brad Pitt who is after all a bit wooden....^&grin
Wayne.

 

[lancer]

A remarkable job, Mike. Dedication and skill shows through. -- Al

 

[thebritfarmer]

That is a sweet looking Giraffe Michael.................HAHA Just kidding, more amazing work for the dio master !

 

[Horus]

Very nice interpretation of the legend.
Steve

 

[Terp152]

Now THAT is something you don't see everyday. Wow, great concept and execution. Chris

 

[kogu]

I find that unbelievable good !!!
Outstanding !!!

Konrad

 

[theBaron]

This...is...OUTSTANDING!

You've got to take this to the Kings X show, Mike! The public needs to see this in person.

"Now, if we built a large wooden badger..."

Prost!
Brad

 

[Panzer ace]

Mike:

That is ridiculously incredible.

Best,
Jason

 

[Poppo]

Congratulations, amazing work! {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}.....I also build some stuff for dioramas and I know it takes long, long time.....How many hours work for your Troyan Horse?

 

[OldDragon]

Mike

You certainly outdid yourself this time. Great looking recreation of the horse the Greeks gifted the Trojans.

Thanks for sharing
OD