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Title: Some hand-crafted stuff I am working on...
Post by: Michael on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:45:10
'Bushi' and 'Cherokey'


Just something I have been working on in my spare time.



(https://i.imgur.com/kUJrZ1p.jpg)


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Post by: admiralvorian on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:46:17
hah cherokey!
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Post by: nubbinator on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:47:04
Cherokey needs a tear.  Those look awesome, especially Cherokey.
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Post by: Lurch on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:47:31
bro.... :blank: these are awesome. :thumb:

i'm digging both. i'm partial to the 'Cherokey' due to my n/a blood ;)
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Post by: cheesedgrate on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:48:08
That Cherokey is so good. Wow.
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Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:48:08
These are awesome Bro! :eek:
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Post by: scubaste on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:48:55
Bro these are really well done! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Post by: baldgye on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:49:14
Broshi!

Looks awesome!
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Post by: ShardZer0 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:49:30
Bushi is amazing!  :eek: He'd look great with Bronin on either side of him on a board.  :thumb:
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Post by: strict on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:52:06
Holy ****! Those are incredible! Loving all the intricate details.
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Post by: tokidokijake on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:52:53
Holy mother of caps. That is INSANE bro. MAD props for these. I'm blown away. After living in Japan for several years that Bushi model is dream status
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Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:53:33
Damn just when I thought I was content with my collection. Bro, those are nutty
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Post by: retrochick on Thu, 09 July 2015, 13:54:22
Cherokey has an insane amount of detail! I like the definitions of the cheekbones and nose.
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Post by: tigersharkdude on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:01:07
So detail
Much amaze
such wow
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Post by: Nai_Calus on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:05:51
'Bushi' and 'Cherokey'


Just something I have been working on in my spare time.



Show Image
(http://s11.postimg.org/bhhau1war/DSC_0348.jpg)


Oh my gods. Bro you never cease to astonish me. That Cherokey. I'm in awe. It's so good. Such detail, such personality, amazing. I need one like five minutes ago.

Heh, I'm 1/64th Cherokee on my mother's side, so the name and theme have special meaning to me.

So beautiful.
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Post by: Dongulator on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:07:39
Those are AMAZING!!!! you have one hell of a talent
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Post by: Joey Quinn on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:10:48
I love the direction you're moving Bro. I feel like the stress that the community puts on you makes being an artist hard and projects like this are really where you can show your style and talent. Honestly I'd say you should take a few months or a year off sales and just make whatever you want. Experiment and have fun! Become more of an artisan and not a factory.
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Post by: sorijealut on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:12:30
Really love the character on these.

You probably dedicated a long time to achieve this level of detail!

Enjoying the Japanese themed designs. There must be so much to work with from Japanese folklore creatures, as well.
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Post by: thefebruaryman on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:16:52
Stunning!!!
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Post by: Lokomotivet on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:25:46
Sweet! How small are those?
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Post by: tigersharkdude on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:26:20
Sweet! How small are those?

umm, key cap size??
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Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:26:28
I have this strange feeling in my pants.
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:26:33
Wow this is spectacular.  :O  So good.

Damn.

Makes me wish I could art.
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Post by: Sed8op8 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:27:25
'Bushi' and 'Cherokey'


Just something I have been working on in my spare time.



Show Image
(http://s11.postimg.org/bhhau1war/DSC_0348.jpg)

I love your adding some cultural flair ! These are seriously amazing 😍 I'm really impressed as I feel I get to know your style and out of the blue you make something that is a major departure from your other pieces !
More so then any one thing or theme what sticks out (at least IMO ) in everything you do. Is your dedication to perfection. Someone can argue wether a piece or a theme caters to or fits there personal tastes what you cant  argue with(again this is my honest opinion) is the quality of what you do. That I feel is your signature !
Thanks for that bro it keeps me hungry and wanting more :)) <3Bro<3
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Post by: Lokomotivet on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:29:52
Sweet! How small are those?

umm, key cap size??

Didn't assume that these were 'caps', but in that case those details are insane! :eek:
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Post by: PunksDead on Thu, 09 July 2015, 14:58:45
(http://i.imgur.com/7l1iVCn.gif)
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Post by: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 15:02:45
Those are awesome! Are they actually caps? That's an amazing amount of detail already, for them to be caps that's like 10x more impressive.
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Post by: tchevass on Thu, 09 July 2015, 15:07:12
Thats nice, I can't wait to see them in color
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Post by: robotox on Thu, 09 July 2015, 15:22:35
They feel like a real departure from your previous caps, but still really fantastic in a whole new way.  The V2 especially had those clean, almost architectural lines.  These feel more like an extension of the Reaper.  The amount of detail on the Cherokey could have been much messier in less deft hands.  Big thumbs up.  I'd love to see your version of some of the Iroquois False Face Society masks. 
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Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 09 July 2015, 15:26:54
that detail doh... bro on that unstoppable killing spree!!!
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Post by: Air tree on Thu, 09 July 2015, 15:29:19
The bushi is so damn nice. I love that design, but both of them are so detailed :O
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Post by: Blackehart on Thu, 09 July 2015, 16:01:53
OMFG! THAT BUSHI!

MOST HONORABLE AND AWESOME!  :D


omg, it would be supah freekin sweet to see some oni masks and such.

SQUEE!
 
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Post by: nickheller on Thu, 09 July 2015, 16:03:44
Amazing work, they are so detailed!
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Post by: att1cus on Thu, 09 July 2015, 16:18:16
Those are great! Would buy the chief.
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Post by: n0rvig on Thu, 09 July 2015, 16:29:01
Those little details on the Cherokey are amazing! Great work
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Post by: Sed8op8 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 16:30:57
Sweet! How small are those?

umm, key cap size??

Didn't assume that these were 'caps', but in that case those details are insane! :eek:
i don't think they are caps at least in this iteration
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Post by: suicidal_orange on Thu, 09 July 2015, 16:47:15
The V3 is a terminator dressed as an Indian Chief?  Didn't see that one coming :))
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Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 09 July 2015, 17:08:17
dat Cherokey!  wow     :: slow clap ::
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Post by: cmadrid on Thu, 09 July 2015, 17:36:11
Stunning
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Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 09 July 2015, 18:12:46
Sweet details man!  :thumb:
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Post by: rowdy on Thu, 09 July 2015, 18:34:21
Assuming these are keycaps (probably a fairly safe assumption) the amount of detail in them is absolutely incredible!  Especially when you realise how small they are.
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Post by: VivaGardner on Thu, 09 July 2015, 19:47:35
Looks great Bro. 
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Post by: Synjin on Thu, 09 July 2015, 19:50:06
BOth look great but I like the cherokey more =)
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Post by: septamber on Thu, 09 July 2015, 19:50:31
(http://media.giphy.com/media/Xl6MM0lOHGkSY/giphy.gif)
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Post by: meow a cat on Thu, 09 July 2015, 21:39:20
These are both incredible!

I especially like the Bushi.
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Post by: Invaderevan on Thu, 09 July 2015, 21:43:27
beautiful work sir! I hope we will see more of these in the future! :thumb:
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Post by: ImpendingxDoom on Thu, 09 July 2015, 21:44:54
Seems like a lot of hard work. Looks fantastic
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Post by: sorijealut on Thu, 09 July 2015, 22:27:32
Show Image
(http://media.giphy.com/media/Xl6MM0lOHGkSY/giphy.gif)


haha love this gif
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Post by: TastaturenAuslese on Thu, 09 July 2015, 22:37:09
Wow these are amazing man. How long does it take you to put such intricate detail in a keycap? Cherokey looks amazing!
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Post by: Darkside on Fri, 10 July 2015, 00:12:30
These look incredible! I really like the intricate details on both of these. Just curious, but what inspired you to create these designs?
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Post by: azhdar on Fri, 10 July 2015, 01:55:45
Just like reaper V2 , I'm not fan of this, too much details and this kind of design is not something I could ever imagine putting on a board.

Although good job Bro, the caps display the amount of work put into this.
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Post by: 3Love on Fri, 10 July 2015, 15:16:40
'Bushi' and 'Cherokey'


Just something I have been working on in my spare time.



Show Image
(http://s11.postimg.org/bhhau1war/DSC_0348.jpg)

Wow! This is so cool! I really really love it ! ^-^
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Post by: calvinhousecat on Fri, 10 July 2015, 15:23:41
HOLY MOLY THE BUSHI
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Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 10 July 2015, 16:10:53
Whoa... the detail! That's talent.
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Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Fri, 10 July 2015, 16:14:51
cherokey is goddamned impressive... amazing craftsmanship on both of them...
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Post by: Michael on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:21:51
Thanks everyone for your replies. To answer a few questions; yes, these will be keycaps :)


I am still putting some finishing touches on them, but hope to have some samples soon (and maybe a few to give away!)
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Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:29:04
Do you use a magnifying glass when making them or do you just have very good eyesight? they look nice, not my cup of tea but nice none the less!
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Post by: Michael on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:30:27
Do you use a magnifying glass when making them or do you just have very good eyesight? they look nice, not my cup of tea but nice none the less!


I have ok eyesight, but I use a jewelers loupe.
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Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:38:16
Do you use a magnifying glass when making them or do you just have very good eyesight? they look nice, not my cup of tea but nice none the less!


I have ok eyesight, but I use a jewelers loupe.
Ahh I always wondered because they always look so big but then I got confused on how you shrunk them XD (I'm a goofball) Its pretty crazy how you can get detail into something so small.
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Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:41:02
Bro, you really are a talented sculptor. Those are not just amazing in their detail, but also in their artistic expression. I feel like the Chief displays a sense of quiet dignity while the bushi is more of a reckless warrior. Bravo dude.

And then you add the fact they're so small. And your casting ability. Dang.
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Post by: Michael on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:50:33
Bro, you really are a talented sculptor. Those are not just amazing in their detail, but also in their artistic expression. I feel like the Chief displays a sense of quiet dignity while the bushi is more of a reckless warrior. Bravo dude.

And then you add the fact they're so small. And your casting ability. Dang.


Thank you. I used this as a reference. I went through a lot of different photos and paintings, and this one stood out to me among all others. It felt powerful on its own.


(https://tonygrayowl.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/chief.jpg)
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Post by: Binge on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:54:13
Very thrilled with these tiny tiny sculpts :)  Awesome work Bro.
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Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 10 July 2015, 19:01:23

Bro, you really are a talented sculptor. Those are not just amazing in their detail, but also in their artistic expression. I feel like the Chief displays a sense of quiet dignity while the bushi is more of a reckless warrior. Bravo dude.

And then you add the fact they're so small. And your casting ability. Dang.


Thank you. I used this as a reference. I went through a lot of different photos and paintings, and this one stood out to me among all others. It felt powerful on its own.


Show Image
(https://tonygrayowl.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/chief.jpg)


The painting is nice, but I like how sculpture changes with the type and direction of light. 🏻
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Post by: infiniti on Fri, 10 July 2015, 21:16:45
Really digging that Cherokey!
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Post by: thefebruaryman on Sat, 11 July 2015, 13:26:24
Do you use a magnifying glass when making them or do you just have very good eyesight? they look nice, not my cup of tea but nice none the less!


I have ok eyesight, but I use a jewelers loupe.

Topre please!
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Post by: TastaturenAuslese on Sun, 12 July 2015, 02:40:21
Do you use a magnifying glass when making them or do you just have very good eyesight? they look nice, not my cup of tea but nice none the less!


I have ok eyesight, but I use a jewelers loupe.

Topre please!

Seconded! I would buy the hell out of these if they were topre. :D
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Post by: DrCr4nK on Sun, 12 July 2015, 20:10:03
Nice stuff!  ;D
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Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sun, 12 July 2015, 20:57:18
Bro, these look really great.  I am always amazed when new designs are released from artisan cap makers, especially when they have this level of detail.  The Cherokey looks great, but I am looking forward to the Bushi more, personally.  Can't wait to see how the final versions of turn out.  Keep up the great work man.
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Post by: swill on Sun, 12 July 2015, 21:08:28
'Bushi' and 'Cherokey'

Just something I have been working on in my spare time.

Show Image
(http://s11.postimg.org/bhhau1war/DSC_0348.jpg)


That Cherokey is awesome...
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Post by: GenKaan on Mon, 13 July 2015, 02:32:26
BroRai looks awesome, the IndiBro has amazing level of details!
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Post by: admiralvorian on Thu, 16 July 2015, 19:28:49
The cherokey has so much more impact because of the facial detail. the broshido is a dope idea but doesn't really make me 'feel' anything.

in my head badass samurai = toshiro mifune

(http://file2.answcdn.com/answ-cld/image/upload/w_726,c_fill,g_faces:center,q_60/v1/tk/view/cew/68d94f8b/0e6678ee4722bf86e03de1d38a4d623b1b41a66b.jpeg)
(http://36.media.tumblr.com/d5c2ee464df00361435283768656ce50/tumblr_mlfel9savB1rrdtd3o1_1280.jpg)
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Post by: kingslenkds on Thu, 16 July 2015, 23:02:28
nice ,I like
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Post by: Lain1911 on Fri, 17 July 2015, 00:08:08
This bro is pro.
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Post by: jameslr on Tue, 21 July 2015, 17:05:06
bro.... :blank: these are awesome. :thumb:

i'm digging both. i'm partial to the 'Cherokey' due to my n/a blood ;)
Your blood is not applicable?

These look amazing! Great job Bro!

P.s. If you end up producing "bushi" you should totally name it Membro ( the style of mask is called a mempo )
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Post by: KTKM on Thu, 23 July 2015, 04:11:51
'Bushi' and 'Cherokey'


Just something I have been working on in my spare time.



Show Image
(http://s11.postimg.org/bhhau1war/DSC_0348.jpg)





Is this 3D printed? The level of detail is awesome.
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Post by: VesperSAINT on Thu, 23 July 2015, 09:50:44

Is this 3D printed? The level of detail is awesome.


It's hand done, breh. Hence the awesome detail. It's that or magic.
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Post by: ccarlitos2 on Thu, 23 July 2015, 10:33:40

Is this 3D printed? The level of detail is awesome.


It's hand done, breh. Hence the awesome detail. It's that or magic.

Until I see the process it is magic :p
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Post by: VesperSAINT on Thu, 23 July 2015, 10:53:24
Until I see the process it is magic :p

(http://media.giphy.com/media/ujUdrdpX7Ok5W/giphy.gif)
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Post by: Reckthor on Tue, 28 July 2015, 16:33:52
Kira kira bushi!!  Yes!