A relatively quick project. About (2) days after work to start and complete. If I had slowed down a bit I would have paid closer attention to detail to match the relic inscriptions a bit better. and NOT accidentally MELT most of the detail away with a hair dryer. But, eh lol
It will have (2) Flashers wired into the ramp flashers. And (3) lights that sync up with all (3) relics in the game and DMD panel. I will be drilling holes on an angle to the top surface and mounting the lights so they are invisible.
Step 1, file down and sand the resin mold of the idol and give it a few layers of primer
Step 2, Cut 1 small half circle and 2 large half circles and glue them together. Sketched out a design and started carving away.
Step 3, Primer. ***I later by being impatient using a hair dryer on high. I MASSIVELY MELTED THE ENTIRE BASE. So many parts lost all the detail and became deformed. However, I like to tell myself it was just a naturally anomaly like nature to stone... sigh
*** This is before I melted it, you can see later how the detail was melted together ***
DSCN0123.jpg
7.jpg
Step 4, Gold paint... Paint the idol.
DSCN0186.jpg
Step 5, texture pating between layers of clear and sanding.
DSCN0136.jpg
Step 6, add a bracket on the bottom to prevent the topper from moving. I jus tused (2) L-Brackets used for shelving.
Over all, I wish I slowed down and did not rush it. Like melting the base or not making the relic inscriptions wider and thicker. But, for winging it, it was a fun little project.