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Predator - Jungle Hunter WIP

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#21

@ Jerick: Thanks so much! And I definitely agree about the netting. I will make it more organic looking once I finish his main mesh. That way I can have it pull more in certain areas, and drape more on his sides. I already incorporated some of it in the update below :slight_smile:

@ Nickz: Thank you very much for all of the reference!!! That will truly be extremely helpful! :slight_smile:

Here’s the latest update btw:

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Added completely new dreds and quills, starting adding dred metal rings and am working on his armor next :slight_smile:

#22

looks great !! and the current material - polypaint ? works ! too show detail , keep goin !!

#23

Thanks Gary! I love that material :slight_smile: It’s a Ralf Strumpf matcap that I modified quite a bit. It also has polypaint, but I really toned it down.
Here’s another WIP! A new turntable should be up either later on tonight, or early tomorrow :slight_smile:
Pred Sneak Peek.jpg

Crits would be appreciated!

#24

I like the netting much better now. Especially 'cause it’s uneven and asymmetrical.

#25

Looking great! :+1:

#26

@ Jerick: I’m glad you like the improvements! :slight_smile:

@ asecbrush: TY! :slight_smile:

Here’s another update on the 3D model of the Predator that I am currently sculpting. Keep in mind, it’s still a work in progress!

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You can watch it here:

Some notes:

  • No real color textures have been created (yet), I’ve just applied some darker swatches of color to help with proportioning
  • Armor, wrist guards, loin cloth and feet are still rough meshes
  • Plasma cannon and bone trophies will be added
  • Knuckle-guards will be added to his gloves
  • Only half of his dred accessories are in the current model, the full model will have all of them
  • Overall surface detailing will be way better

Let me know what you think! Oh! And please watch this in HD! :slight_smile:

  • R.

PS. I do plan on rigging this guy up and having him animated :slight_smile:

#27

Best and most true to Stan Winston´s and Steve Wang´s Predator sculpt I´ve seen in years. Great job mate!

Can´t wait to see it finished. Already some thoughts about a pose? I´m very curious already.

Thumbs up and rock on!

#28

Thank you so much for those extremely kind and flattering words! :slight_smile:

Not sure if I just want to keep him in one pose, I was contemplating on having him animated! :slight_smile: It would be really sweet to have him animated in the jungle. I was at one point even contemplating of doing the final battle sequence from Predator through Dutch’ (Arnold’s) point of view. As if the viewer is experiencing it.

But that will definitely take me some time to complete :slight_smile: In the short-term, I think I might just have an animated turntable with him on a jungle base. Where he is still rigged up and animated somewhat. So that he can remove his helmet and show off some nice facial expressions :slight_smile:

Thank you again for the kind words and feedback! :slight_smile:

#29

Here’s another update! :slight_smile:
Latest Pred Ralph.jpg

#30

maaan! I love that guy! the predator is awesome character and you did a really nice job making him in 3d! just make sure you’ll make the textures and proper render!:+1:

#31

Thanks Uber! Not too worry! This project has now officially become my baby :stuck_out_tongue: So I’ll make sure to do him justice!

#32

Hi,
since nickz posted a link to garage kits and stuff I thought you might
like this one too http://www.thehunterslair.com/
lots of reference pics of the movie props.

#33

Thanks jmeyer!

I remember looking at that site some time ago when I was looking into building a Predator costume :slight_smile: Thanks for the reference! :slight_smile:

#34

Here’s a more clay-like render:
Pred_New_Clay.jpg

#35

Coming along great! :+1:
Am curious to see it finished.

#36

wow exelent stuff mate. you’ve really captured the look of the classic predator while still making it your own. well done :+1:

#37

the only thing that breaks it for me are the “boxer briefs” and the belt buckle, otherwise he looks great i prefer the original Predator with the simple designed helmet, not the ornate ones from the new stuff.

#38

this is looking great… i wouldn’t worry too much about people saying this is not truly accurate to the movies. it is your interpretation of the character.
just as no 2 humans look the same i would imagine the same would be true of a predator :slight_smile:

#39

@ asecbrush: Thanks very much! :slight_smile: I’m excited to see him done as well! :slight_smile:

@ LeoAMD: Thank you so much! :slight_smile:

@ roberrageson: Ty for the pointers :slight_smile: Pretty much everything you said I agree with and mentioned already :stuck_out_tongue: I basically just roughed out his gear, it’ll be a lot more refined over the next few iterations. The bio helmet I made is the simple one, which I like a lot better as well; it balances his ugly mug out nicely because it’s so simple. Making him even uglier when he takes it off :stuck_out_tongue:

@ ChemicalBR0: TY! :slight_smile: You’re too kind :slight_smile:

#40

awesome predator, It’s one of those rare move monsters that instantly became more than a monster .
your sculpt totally captures it, sweet :+1:small_orange_diamond:+1:small_orange_diamond:+1: