Okay, so I’ve been working on this Thor model for what feels like forever. It’s been a massive undertaking, mainly because of the sheer size and complexity of the character. I mean, have you seen those biceps? They’re huge! And don’t even get me started on the cape. It’s like a small country.
The God of Thunder
Another big challenge was figuring out how to handle all the different parts. There are so many tiny details, from the intricate patterns on his armor to the lightning bolts crackling around him. I ended up printing some parts using FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and others using resin. FDM was great for the larger pieces, while resin gave me the precision I needed for the finer details.
Once I had all the parts printed, it was time to give Thor that classic metallic look. I went with a chrome spray coat for his armor, and it turned out exactly how I wanted it. It’s shiny and reflective, just like the real deal.
The skin was a bit trickier. I started by using zenithal highlighting, which involves painting the top of the model a lighter color and the bottom a darker color. This creates a nice base for the skin tone. Then, I gradually built up the skin color from light to dark, adding shadows and highlights to give it depth and dimension.
All in all, this project has taken me about two months. It was a commission from Seema, and I ended up charging her around 10k for the model. But considering all the time and effort I put into it, I think it was well worth it. The final product looks amazing, and I’m really proud of how it turned out. I’ve already had a few people ask about buying a copy, so maybe I’ll make a few more. We’ll see!
