Master Creature FX artist Tim Martin (AvP, Hellboy, The Thing) teaches techniques for monster maquette assembly, painting and finishing. Learn tons of tips, tricks, and techniques for achieving Hollywood quality results with your monster maquette display figures & creature model making projects.

Beginner Level

3h 7m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title - 16s

2. Introduction - 22s

3. Materials - 2min

4. Removing Mold Flashing - 8min

5. Bondo Filling - 10min

6. Removing Bubbles and Steps - 6min

7. Prepping For Glue - 2min

8. Attaching the Extremities - 7min

9. Patching the Joints - 2min

10. Patching the Joints - 7min

11. Painting the Maquette - 3min

12. Airbrushing the Base Coat - 13min

13. Finishing the Base Coat - 3min

14. Dry Brushing - 9min

15. Dry Brushing - 3min

16. Flesh Tones - 6min

17. Makeup Techniques - 9min

18. Shadowing & Mottling - 21min

19. Mottling - 14min

20. Speckling & Adding Detail - 5min

21. Punching Up the Reds - 11min

22. Adding Features - 6min

23. Adding Features - 12min

24. Applying A Gloss - 3min

25. Attachments - 11min

26. Attachments - 10min

27. Gloss for the Eyes - 3min

28. Wrap Up - 36s

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Airline/Air Compressor

Lazy Susan

AIRBRUSHES

Iwata HPC Dual Action Airbrush

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Clear Dental Acrylic (for teeth)

Krylon Crystal Clear

EPOXYS/GLUES

Superglue

Superglue Accelerant

Two-Part Epoxy

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Soft Bristle Paintbrushes - Various Sizes – Fine Detail up to Medium

PAINTS

Acrylic Paint

White

Basic Flesh Tone

Black

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Skin Illustrator Acrylic Paint

Rose

Aged Blood

Flesh Tone

Tan

Vile Bile

On Ice

Darth Moss

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

TOOLS

Bits & Indexes

Dremel - Ball Tool Bit

Dremel - Sanding Drum Bit

Dremel - Wire Brush Bit

Cutting Tools

Big Razor – Retractable

Heavy Duty Shears

Scissors

X-Acto Knives

Power Tools

Dremel Rotary Tool

Other Tools

Hairdryer

Small Metal Spatula

Wire Brush

SUPPLIES

Bondo Automotive Body Filler

Bondo Catalyst

Feather Quills (for spines)

Fine Grain Sandpaper

Paper Cups, Cardboard or Silicone Pad

Paper or Cardboard for Dry brushing

Rags

Sandpaper

Small Mixing Cups

Spray Bottles

Syringes for Bondo

Tongue Depressors

Vacuum Form Plastic (for membrane)

Water

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyTimothy Martin

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Maker, Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc..

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