Thread: 3-Axis Frankenstein!

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I'm getting really excited about this prop, so I thought I'd spill the beans sooner, rather than later.
I'm going to make a foam latex "skin" for one of my 3-axis skulls that is a reproduction of Jack Pierce and Boris Karloff's Frankenstein makeup.

At this stage, I'm beginning the initial sculpt in modeling clay over a Lindberg skull. Future steps involve making both a mold of the final sculpt and a duplicate of the skull in Ultracal (a type of plaster), filling the mold(s) with foam latex, baking the thing, hoping it comes out okay, and painting the final skin. If all goes well, it'll be like having Karloff the Uncanny in person!

Here's the sculpt so far. It's got a long way to go, but I've still got time at this point, and I'd say it's beginning to shape up pretty well.



Let me know what you think. I pretty much know what I need to do, but I'm always open to suggestions.

Look for updates in later posts.

Looks good, but the eyelids need to be more open.

Wow, just for that being roughed in, it's looking great!! I can't wait to see how it comes along, your doing a great job.

Amazing job. You did a really good job at sculpting him and the face looks really realistic.

He is coming out awesome I cant wait to see the finished product. Frankie is my all time favorite character

Oh thank god, I have been waiting so long to see something other then a talking skull. Way to go, can't wait to see more progress pics!

Will this have working eyes and eyelids? If so, how will you know how the eyes will fit around the eyekit if it's not available yet? Or will the eyes be static? I like your sculpt so far, excellent start!

Oh sweet mystery at last I found you.......(Young frankenstein) LOL.You going to sell any "mask"copies?

Great Idea
Looking Good!
Cant wait to see more.

The sculpt looks great! I thought that there was an issue with adding more weight to these 3 axis skulls. It was either throwing off the balance or burning out the servos. I could easily be mistaken, but I was wondering if you'd tested the movement yet?