Project: Mithril

Wow. Awesome doesn't even begin to describe this. Great inspiration, great execution, Tolkein would be proud.

And you've given me a few ideas for a mod I want to do based on a different series of books as well...

Damn cats. hope it's not set you back too far.

Just a bit o'update, still getting better at the moment..

this case is sexy!

Mostly back to better than normal...

So, here's fiberglassing!

I won't let myself fill it this time till it's ready to go. Then I can shove it where it goes and USE IT.

So here I go, adding details-

BTW, yes, now I'm getting into deep pockets modding. The amethyst, and quarts point are real, and I have a pile more of the stuff to add. The firedims are not, they're pretty good quality plastic. The real far outweighs the fake, but I had to find those for red.

And the mounting. Antique copper bolts, screwed into threaded inserts. Very secure (each side weighs 8+ pounds) and very understated. I'm really pleased with it. I have another set for the other side.

More impasto, this time with a pumice extender, and it's a LOT clearer.

BTW, my tripod sucks. At least it only cost me a buck.

lookin good, cant wait to see this puppy done :up:

Damn this is amazing work man! I love some of the effects you are using! +rep all day long man!

The end is extremely ****ing nigh.

Looks like ****, but that's high build surfacer/primer tacking some stuff in place for paint. It's FAR better on my end than it looks. Also,blame Cheaps. And el gatos.

That's my lift-off rad cover, in early stages of shaping. It gets styrofoam, papier-mache, plaster, paint and then impasto with heavy-duty extenders. By the end, even a raw styrofoam edge looks like a dream. Yes,that's a ****-ton more money in the top of this as well. It's embedded there permanently in dollops of fiberglass.

Just cause I love my camera in the sun.

And, if you want to know how close to rock it is...

Enjoy, I'm pulling an all-nighter to finish this one. I want water in this tomorrow.

Still going.

Paint is ongoing...

A sense of scale-that tank is a 65 gallon tall.

Naked dog shot.

A bit of brick-red drybrushing...

And a surprise. It'll dry overnight.

I'm a bit shy of 'glass to finish the base. Other than that, it's finish paint and touch-ups.

There are a lot of little touches I'm throwing in the base as I complete it that will only be apparent to me and macro camera work. The end is tomorrow, most likely. I'm doing it RIGHT.

very cool

kayin! its good to see you over here... this is a fantastic project

Well, on its first boot underwater, it hangs on 2A. We're giving it an overnight clear, but right now, the board is officially dead, with absolutely no way to repair.

We'll see what the morning brings.

well that sux a big one

It Liveds!!!!!

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I have it running now, I have to track down what the issue is with the cards now. I'm running it on a 3850 for the moment... now to tear off some waterblocks and get to the bottom of this.

+rep