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Originally I was going to use the classic toy of the Rancor but I got the model kit for 10 bucks on Ebay :bounce: . Not to mention the toy has about 1/3rd the detail of the model kit.
Current plans
-The earring is already gone
-remove the manacle when I shorten the arms.
-Add horns. I may make them attached above the eyes or behind the eyes in the visible depressions and curve the horns forward [ Suggestions would be VERY appreciated ]
-Reduce arm length slightly on both arms [ the manacle on its right arm is about how much I will take off .]
-Trim down the fingers to a less ridiculous length
-Lengthen toes or replace feet completely
-Use white glue strengthened Spackle & epoxy putty to build up spikes & carapace.
-hunt down an appropriate tail or sculpt[y] one
BTW for inspiration I will be using the 3E concept art http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/mm.../Tarrasque.jpg & the Tony detrlizzi [sp] 2E Monstrous manual art NOT the gooney color 3E MM illustration. Notice how the big T looks like the rancor model?
I will do my best to keep you updated on this colossal project. I will try to borrow a friend's digital camera to show my progress on this project and a few others.
Here are links of SW Rancor models that are assembled [ not mine ]
The Monster manual Creamy coffee & orange caramel colors do not feel threatening enough. One of my friends suggested a very dark glossy steel[ drow adamantine] to represent both the toughness of its hide & reflective powers. Too bad that color scheme will be impossible to take a decent picture of.
Go with a glossy metalic green or something. The glossiness could be indicative of the Tarrasques ability to reflect spells that don't penetrate. Green, since it sorta looks like a giant reptile anyway. As for the horns, you could go either way, a yellow-dirty ivory, or possibly dark brown-black. Maybe even dirty ivory-to-black with a touch of red at the tip?
dont paint it like the MM, it looks retarded. maybe keep the dirty-yellowish color of the body, but not the shell, maybe multi-colored scales based on its resistances/abilities...
just food for thought
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Funnily enough I also have the Rancor toy and I was considering painting it up in a diorama.
The best picture of the Tarrasque I ever saw was the one where its fighting the 'king kong' size enchanted gorilla. Do you have that picture? Although the Sam Wood concept art is great!
Anyway, I agree the arms are a problem - hopefully removing the manacles will address this.
For the tail, try and find a suitable dinosaur model.
I would have the horns cover the 2nd & 3rd ridges behind the 'eyebrows'.
For colour, perhaps yellowish underbelly blending to green as you spread out - to perhaps dark green on its back, With the bulk of the model green. Any 'scale reflectiveness' can be achieved with gloss varnish at the end.
Keep us up to date with how things progress! Good luck!
1st off I am soooo glad I compose my posts in MS word. The server too busy message would of cost me this whole post.
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The best picture of the Tarrasque I ever saw was the one where its fighting the 'king kong' size enchanted gorilla. Do you have that picture? Although the Sam Wood concept art is great!
I have seen that Tarrasque VS Summoned / Illusionary Ape, the art quality is good but that big T is only s’awright in my book. Sam’s concept art really looks like he used the rancor model kit as a basis for posture.[right down to the held victim] .Though no way will I use shell spikes the size of the 3E illo!
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Anyway, I agree the arms are a problem - hopefully removing the manacles will address this.
That is about the trimming they need, though both Tarrasque and roncor have fingers that are way too long :rollyeyes:.
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For the tail, try and find a suitable dinosaur model.
Good Idea, but I will have to buy one for all my old toys like that are gone. I do have 2 of the Duke Nuke’em Octobrain toy [its giant spinal collunm may work well for a bony spiked ridged tail.
Originally posted by frankthedm 1st off I am soooo glad I compose my posts in MS word. The server too busy message would of cost me this whole post.
I know what you mean!
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Originally posted by frankthedm I have seen that Tarrasque VS Summoned / Illusionary Ape, the art quality is good but that big T is only s’awright in my book. Sam’s concept art really looks like he used the rancor model kit as a basis for posture.[right down to the held victim] .Though no way will I use shell spikes the size of the 3E illo!.
Actually I really liked the massive carapace shell.
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Originally posted by frankthedm That is about the trimming they need, though both Tarrasque and roncor have fingers that are way too long :rollyeyes:
True.
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Originally posted by frankthedm Good Idea, but I will have to buy one for all my old toys like that are gone. I do have 2 of the Duke Nuke’em Octobrain toy [its giant spinal collunm may work well for a bony spiked ridged tail.
I'm guessing the model is hollow so it might be better to buy a replacement tail (maybe a Godzilla kit would have a number of spare parts?)
Is it me or from the illustrations the Big T looks like it has long thin fingers like the Rancor, so I'm not sure if trimming them down is a good idea.
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I'm guessing the model is hollow so it might be better to buy a replacement tail (maybe a Godzilla kit would have a number of spare parts?)
found this for 8 bucks at toyzzz.com. it is a foot tall so the shell might just be the right size for the shell. should be arriving later today. Maybe this will inspire me to get working on this beast.
I would go with a more natural paint scheme than metalics. A fiery orange and black striped pattern might work great. Much like the bottom part of this lizard's body.
Wow, Frank, that's a very ambitious project. Just keep going at it in baby steps - you'll get there eventually! If it helps keep you inspired, maybe you could post your progress on here as you go. That way you'll have a growing list of your accomplishments, and other people will end up with something like a How-To guide to Tarrasquify a Rancor.
-blarg
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I have a suggestion for color schemes. I think that for the skin you should go with a grayish color and for the shell mix some metallic blue and gray (or some combination). I'm sort of thinking a color like a darker mother of pearl color and pattern. The shell HAS to be something special, I mean it makes the thing impervious.
The gamera shell only covers 1/2 the back of the model kit, but since the rancor has his own shell plates starting where the gamra shell will end i can possibly merge the two.
Hey Frank, I've gotta see this when it's finished. I used to do a lot of converting in my time but this project looks as though it'll totally rock. Keep up the good work!
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