Monster Rider (4)

Hi all,finally an update!I was blocked by some health issues and then catching back up with real-life work.But now I finally have some time at hand.unfortunately the deadline for the contest (April 8th) is now approaching fast.I'm sure I won't be able to enter it...

Monster Rider (3)

Hi all,in the last post I stopped at the decision point for the monster's head.The initial idea for the Wolp'er-Tingah* was something close to human. *Wolp'er-Tingah - some of my German readers may chuckle, as there is a taxidermist tradition of mixing animals to...

Monster Rider (2)

Hi all,well after looking up some reference material I realized a birds leg would be to spindly and fragile for the Monster.So a dragon-style leg it is.Once pleased with the shape I applied the dragon skin surfaceIt is a rather large front pawBut in the overall...

Monster Rider (1)

Hi all,sorry for the long silence.I  had to interrupt my work on the EREBUS & ALALA diorama for one of my very rare client commissions. Unfortunately the commission went pair shape and now I have to fight for may reimbursement.I know why I hate commissions...

EREBUS and ALALA (10)

Hi all,thank you for the feedback, comments and suggestions!Since the last update I added metal grilles to the storage compartments. And as some of you pointed out, I forgot to add footing to the ramp. So I added these plastic strips.  With the updated ramp...