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Title: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: aintnobuffalo on April 06, 2015, 11:27:01 PM
Here's my latest custom! My partner had suggested that abandoned places could be an interesting idea for a fantasy theme. I also think abandoned places are sort of mystical, especially if they're overgrown with new life. I thought adding a fairy bringing life back into the broken place would complete the look's fantasy feel.

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Constructive criticism and questions are welcome! I now wish I had taken some closer shots of the cracks; I was really happy how the display side back leg turned out.
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Okami_Amaterasu on April 07, 2015, 01:39:45 AM
Wow, great job, is beautiful!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Uninu on April 07, 2015, 01:52:45 AM
:faint: Gorgeous! You did wonderful job, I can't find anything to give critic for. Are those wings from a G4 Breezie? :D
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Whippycorn on April 07, 2015, 02:38:34 AM
That's a cool idea. I like the idea of things being reclaimed by nature like that. The little fairy is cute!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: RedLynx on April 07, 2015, 03:48:57 AM
Wow!  That's awesome!  I love the lights!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: brighteyes on April 07, 2015, 03:53:36 AM
I love her so much!  The design is so creative and the technical skill required to put all the lights in the base and on her nose is just above par.  Seriously, I am just blown away!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Iris Patch on April 07, 2015, 06:42:40 AM
Amazing concept and execution!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: dashesndots on April 07, 2015, 06:57:20 AM
Wow! That is super cool!  Love the concept and you did a beautiful job executing it!  The little fairy is adorable!  And I'm so impressed that it lights up!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Roogna on April 07, 2015, 07:55:09 AM
very cool. I like that she's on a box - it goes with her "secret compartment" symbol
I really like the shade of blue you used for her - it keeps a balance between "real" pony and "statue"
I like the cracks and the boarded up symbol
my only constructive critique would be to have the textured areas blend in at the edges more rather than looking "stuck on" if that makes sense, and possibly other areas that are cut into her (creating depth and texture in as well as out), but I like the concept!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: WaePonies on April 07, 2015, 07:57:20 AM
super cuteeee <3 totally love
xoxo
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: tikibirds on April 07, 2015, 12:07:37 PM
ooooh....Awesome!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: aintnobuffalo on April 07, 2015, 12:55:44 PM
:faint: Gorgeous! You did wonderful job, I can't find anything to give critic for. Are those wings from a G4 Breezie? :D

Yep! The G4 Breezies ' s wings are easy to remove, and I liked the idea of using them here.
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Diamond on April 07, 2015, 01:07:50 PM
Love your little Fairy and your lights.  The only area I see that needs a little more is your transitions from pony to sculpted areas.  What material are you using?  If one of the two part axpoy then you can use denature or rubbing alcohol to help smooth and feather out added areas.  I am guessing you where going for a peeling effect?  Lovely color and such a creative idea. 
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: kaoskat on April 07, 2015, 04:19:21 PM
That is amazing! And I adore the concept! Great job!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Elfpony on April 07, 2015, 06:22:20 PM
That is an extremely cool concept. What a great idea.

Elf
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: SunPony on April 07, 2015, 08:41:13 PM
Very creative and well done!  It is beautiful, lit and unlit :)  Probably one of the best "light-up" customs I've seen.
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Pheasant on April 07, 2015, 09:33:43 PM
This is one of the most unique customs that I've ever seen. Just...wow!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Saja on April 09, 2015, 11:19:30 PM
totally LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: aintnobuffalo on April 10, 2015, 11:21:42 AM
Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone!

very cool. I like that she's on a box - it goes with her "secret compartment" symbol
I really like the shade of blue you used for her - it keeps a balance between "real" pony and "statue"
I like the cracks and the boarded up symbol
my only constructive critique would be to have the textured areas blend in at the edges more rather than looking "stuck on" if that makes sense, and possibly other areas that are cut into her (creating depth and texture in as well as out), but I like the concept!
Love your little Fairy and your lights.  The only area I see that needs a little more is your transitions from pony to sculpted areas.  What material are you using?  If one of the two part axpoy then you can use denature or rubbing alcohol to help smooth and feather out added areas.  I am guessing you where going for a peeling effect?  Lovely color and such a creative idea.

Thanks for the critiques! I do think if I were to do her again, I would blend those areas (and adding more depth would have been great too!). I had thought about doing it, but I was worried about my first try for this application, and I was running out of time. They are actually made of a paper-like material that was supposed to be a type of moss, but I could have blended the areas by adding Sculpty to the edges. I've never used axpoy before; I have always used Sculpty. Do you use the rubbing alcohol to feather the areas before it completely hardens? That potentially sounds easier than Sculpty; I have been blending areas out to thinner and thinner points and then sanding them with superfine sand paper (from a mulch-sided nail file) after baking.
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: PrincessStarlily on April 10, 2015, 03:30:08 PM
Wow, what a unique and beautiful custom! I love the fairy and composition of the entire piece. Wonderful work! ^.^
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: LadySatine on April 14, 2015, 09:48:54 AM
That is the coolest! What a neat idea!
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Roogna on April 14, 2015, 04:22:44 PM
I use water to smooth the edges of apoxie sculpt as I work with it. after it hardens I still sand it - hope that helps
some people use things besides water
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: archidraca on April 14, 2015, 06:53:25 PM
I have been unable to properly express what I like about this pony and still am struggling.  ^^;  I like it quite a bit.
Title: Re: Fantasy Swap; An Abandoned Place
Post by: Oniontart on April 16, 2015, 11:58:06 PM
You've really managed to catch the magic of abandoned places, that is gorgeous! :lovey:
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