Custom made statue: TDK Joker

[SiMo Sol]

After Heath Ledger's outstanding job with the last role of his life I wanted to prize it just fairly: by a new custom made 1/6 scale (ca. 14 inches high - including base, 12 w/o base) statue in my collection. The head's look is based on the HT Bank Robber joker, but self-made.

The materials: Super Sculpey, Apoxie Sculpt and resin, witch I just poured in thin layers onto the inside of the coat - just to give it more stability.
The Knife is made of Apoxie, the Card and the Money has been printed and the chain is made of... well - chain. *grin*
Sculpting the Hair was really difficult... I decided to add very thin chips i scraped off a plastic sheet to make it more struggly.

The paintjob wasn't easy. I used some decals for the shirt, but painting the pinstripes on his trousers (freehand) took three hours...

But now it is done - and he is looking good on my sideboard.

Thanks for looking!

Sorry for my bad english - I am German.

 

[Kaizer]

That's fantastic! Sehr Gut!

 

[MysterioMenace]

That's...AMAZING! You've got incredible talent.

 

[ChocheTheHero]

The best TDK Joker figure i´ve seen...

 

[Pennyworth]

You have serious talent - that is an amazing likeness, with very nice detail. If mass produced, that thing would sell like crazy. Nice job.

 

[SICKSQUID]

Absolutely amazing. Surely you should be working as a sculptor for DC Direct? Your statue is far superior to their recent limited edtion effort. You should contact them...

 

[Grommers]

How much?

 

[mikey1974]

Jesus Christ,man!!! outstanding!

how are you not employed by a toy/statue company??!!

 

[SiMo Sol]

How much?

Is this a serious question?? t:
Well, nobody has made an offer that was worth thinking about yet. I do not sculpt for selling, but I cannot say "never" if I get a good offer. But this is an world-wide unique piece. I can't imagine to sell it.






Thank you all for the warm welcome and the kind words.

Well, it's right: I am just a hobby sculptor.
Here in Germany even collecting statues is a rare hobby - not to mention figure kitbuilding or even sculpting. I began modifying kits and decided to make statues for me because there have been ideas of some pieces I couldn't get anywhere - for example an Alex Ross "Superman landing" statue in 1/4 scale (18 inches). One more reason is the money you have to spend here for collectables. I won't pay 300 dollars for one DC Direct statue... All the more when I probably can make it even better. t:

I love spending my sparetime in my little studio and I am member in several forums about statues and sculpting. For example it is biiig fun for me to find ways of imitate materials and trying out techniques - such as the carbon parts at the Koto Dark Knight as shown.
I have much experience as a portrait artist - so I usually can get faces right, although I had to practice to sculpt it in 3-d.

But I never tried to earn money with it. I was asked several times to make statues in commission... but I denied. I already have a "real job".
I think I will keep it the same it has been until now: just a hobby to have fun with. Without pressure, without stress. That's my way.

 

[Arsh]

This is amazing work. I commend you, sir.

 

[SICKSQUID]

"But I never tried to earn money with it. I was asked several times to make statues in commission... but I denied. I already have a "real job".
I think I will keep it the same it has been until now: just a hobby to have fun with. Without pressure, without stress. That's my way"

Well, if your "real" job doesn't give you stress and you don't want to be paid for doing a hobby ( I can't think of anything better ) then that's your choice. I will say that you are missing a great opportunity. If you have talent like this you should make the most of it.

 

[deathfromabove]

After Heath Ledger's outstanding job with the last role of his life I wanted to prize it just fairly: by a new custom made 1/6 scale (ca. 14 inches high - including base, 12 w/o base) statue in my collection. The head's look is based on the HT Bank Robber joker, but self-made.

The materials: Super Sculpey, Apoxie Sculpt and resin, witch I just poured in thin layers onto the inside of the coat - just to give it more stability.
The Knife is made of Apoxie, the Card and the Money has been printed and the chain is made of... well - chain. *grin*
Sculpting the Hair was really difficult... I decided to add very thin chips i scraped off a plastic sheet to make it more struggly.

The paintjob wasn't easy. I used some decals for the shirt, but painting the pinstripes on his trousers (freehand) took three hours...

But now it is done - and he is looking good on my sideboard.

Thanks for looking!

Sorry for my bad english - I am German.

staggering. amazing. stellar. simply the best i have seen.

 

[BLU8]

Outstanding work! You nailed it!

 

[Shadow2105]

i want it!!!!

 

[Brad23]

That is absolutely one of the most beautiful fan sculpts I've ever seen. Why don't people like you work over at DC Direct? You have serious talent my friend.

 

[Borat]

holy ****!! thats amazing. the head actually looks almost identical to the HT Joker. Very good job!

 

[SiMo Sol]

Thank you!

I've got some PMs asking for more detail pics of the hands. I'll try to make some more at the weekend. I feel flattered by your response. Thanx again.

Well, if your "real" job doesn't give you stress and you don't want to be paid for doing a hobby ( I can't think of anything better ) then that's your choice. I will say that you are missing a great opportunity. If you have talent like this you should make the most of it.

Every Job has its own stress parts IMO. But I managed it one time to make my hobby a job by becoming an advertising graphic designer with my own little ad agency. So I know the meaning of making a hobby my new job. But I have to admit: If I were in a country that had better options for sculpting I would think about it.

 

[The Joker]

Holy s***!!!

That is AMAZING!!!! Well done

 

[Yurka]

Outstanding work The best sculpt I've seen.

 

[Cobblepot]

Looks awesome, sehr geil...heh
I saw it some time ago on statueforum.

 

[blightsbiohazar]

That is just fantastic. The face sculpt, the paint, etc. Looks really really good. I just dont like the left arm. Appears too large.

 

[soulonsale]

that's crazy good and the likeness is outstanding! Phenomenal paint job too

 

[SiMo Sol]

Thanks!

I saw it some time ago on statueforum.

That's right. I made it about two months ago. I would have shown it here earlier but I had some trouble with registrating in this forum. Thanks to the admins who helped me out of that!

 

[DW4]

Very impressive job, I like it a lot.

 

[Airbeast54]

you have some serious talent dude, keep up the good work