032 - THE CHARACTERS MAGIC BALLOON BY BEATING

Started by nippy99, April 09, 2012, 05:34:13 PM

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nippy99

SNOW WHITE

There are many different variations around for Snow White. This one is simple in design but I can't help thinking the proportions are wrong and the vast gaps within the dress look a little funny. On a plus point I really like the shoe and feet structure which I intend to use for another model.

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Graham Lee

Would one 11" yellow sort out that problem, looks nicely constucted and reasonably quick to make for Snow White.
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Danny the Idiot

I like most of the model, but don't understand why she is carrying two white fish?!   ;)
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nippy99

Is this better?

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nippy99

PIGLET

This is a design from the Pooh Bear section. Quite a nice piglet although it looks a bit 'blocky' (if that is such a word) - the contours need to be a little more curved for added cuteness. The box weave for the body is effective and I have decided to have my one sitting on a geo base. Instantly recognisable as piglet but this may be down to the use of colours rather than the design itself.

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EEYORE

I am not really sure about this one. I think it is only the colours that give you some idea it looks like Eeyore. The face isn't right. Never mind, the children at my show today still liked it!

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YOSEMITE SAM

This is one of my favourite characters but this one is a toughie. My head proportions are not quite right and to make the hat 'rings' sit nicely is impossible so I used a few glue dots. I can't help thinking he looks like he is wearing massive glasses. I may have to try this one again.

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WILE E COYOTE

Be warned this design takes quite a long time to make and clearly this is intended for special occasions. There isn't anything particularly complex here but it will take a little patience to make sense of the instructions. I had to make it twice! The coyote's claws and feet are excellent. I did find this model slumps forward a little and doesn't stand up on its own. I decided to make the Road Runner as well so they could have a photo together!

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ROAD RUNNER

I have been making roadrunner for years and can make one within a minute. This one took ages! It is incredibly intricate but I certainly feel the effort is well worth it. I love this one. Again one of the more complex designs, following the instructions is an art in itself but take your time and the end result is excellent.

I really like the photo of them both together.

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SYLVESTER THE CAT

As requested by Rob, this Sylvester is good. It stands nice and tall and is easy to make. The only criticism would be that it is missing two small pinch twists around the waist which I added to offer more stability.

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Robeagling

Darren thanks for this and I like it!! To be honest I like everything you have made from the book and have hence taken the plunge. I bought a copy from someone in the US of eBay. It's cost me £115 but I just love so many of the designs, as you said, if Beating does something you have to get it!!!

nippy99

Wow! That's a lot of money for a book Rob but you will make that money back if you sell the creations in this book. If you need any help tackling the instructions let me me know. After doing several you learn Beatings style and can simply look at the photos. Once you have made some of them please post them as I would love to see your interpretations.
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Graham Lee

Yes I thought £115 was expensive, is this the book that Leo at IBS has, Is it the one with Taz on the front?
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nippy99

That's the one Graham. I have been trying to help Rob find one but to no avail.
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Graham Lee

Is Leo out of stock?
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