Joan's siamang prototype

Months ago I started making sketches of siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) with the aim of making a model. I asked some of the forum members about the size and posture, and after receiving some answers I decided on working on 1:23 scale (the same I have used in another models).

I leave on working on the siamang until last week. Now I have a prototype, but I think it's too little to making some details (specially eyes), but at the same time it's beautiful because beeing so small it has detail enough to seen it as well done (sorry, it's difficult to explain what I fell about the figure in English ) Also could be very difficult to making a mould, specially for fingers and toes, that are really thin.

here you have some pictures of the prototype. I have not a good macro on the camera and i'm not a good photographer but that pictures is all i can show you The figure is about 6'5 cm between hands and the same size from upper hand to foot. Has a mistake on sculpting that is the "turn" of the left forearm that I will correct on the final model. I will appreciate all comments and tips about scale and moulding. friends of STS, what do you think about it???

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Absolutely great work Joan and it will be great occasion to another exchange Thank you so much for showing photos and I hope molding process will be great success!!

WOW!!! Amazing pose and expression!

Oh Joan!!!!!!!!! It's magnificent!!!! He's so small and detailed, you're amazing

Fantastic work Joan, I would not have even noticed the arm twist in the wrong position if you had not said anything. I love the pose and the posture of the male calling, it is beautifully done. I was just doing sketches of a pair or even a pair with a baby for my Indian diorama earlier this week, you must have heard my thoughts!

Looks great and I had to laugh at the expression on the Rhinos face like "where is that noise coming from"

dlfrogman wrote:

Looks great and I had to laugh at the expression on the Rhinos face like "where is that noise coming from"

I was exactly thinking the same! Rhinos have poor vision and this one looks that is thinking: _ Where is the silly monkey?

Joan, I like a lot what I'm seeing! I'll be back and see if with my rhino vision I can see something useful to tell about it!

Wonderful wonderful phantastic!!!

AWESOME model, Joan, WOW

Gosh, how did you make such a tiny model with so much detail ?

Perhaps this is a good example why most modern brands don`t make " in scale"
It would be too little for smaller children, - but a gem for collectors

Good luck with the work

Beautiful

Fabulous Animal,Joan!
And very nice and interesting species. I can't wait to see it finished.

Brilliant!
Your the man for a Douc Langur!
Btw: i guess the rhino would feel far safer with a male,...

Very fine siamang Joan Great pose and very nice size

I hope you will be able to make clones Because I need one shouting in my jungle

Oh, it looks great

Joan a fantastic job and raised a fantastic, what a beautiful animal

Thank you ALL friends!!! your words give me a lot of energy to go on working on the project

ana wrote:

Absolutely great work Joan and it will be great occasion to another exchange Thank you so much for showing photos and I hope molding process will be great success!!

Thank you Ana. I hope next month I will begin to work with the definetive model. I must be specially accurate on the face. And about molding process... that will be really difficult!!! Maybe I will make any test with the prototype.

PeGe wrote:

Brilliant!
Your the man for a Douc Langur!

this one is really difficult

PeGe wrote:

Btw: i guess the rhino would feel far safer with a male,...

well, you know, she likes to make her own life... I know that you need a male for you sumatran lady, I will think about it

Kikimalou wrote:

Very fine siamang Joan. Great pose and very nice size
I hope you will be able to make clones Because I need one shouting in my jungle

I hope too!!!

Awesome prototype Joan. I like so much the primates...

S U P E R B!!! I want one!

wow!!!! you are amazing!

poor confused rhino! where is the monkey?!?!?

I love him. Especially the pose! :)
I'm curious how the moulding process will end up! I hope it will be a great success.

Oh you are Super! that's look good!

It´s absolutely amazing! I love that dinamic pose!

Incredible figure Joan !!!

Every time you make a more perfect figures and very detailed.

Congratulations !!


Miguel

Abu Rai wrote:

Thank you ALL friends!!! your words give me a lot of energy to go on working on the project

ana wrote:

Absolutely great work Joan and it will be great occasion to another exchange Thank you so much for showing photos and I hope molding process will be great success!!

Thank you Ana. I hope next month I will begin to work with the definetive model. I must be specially accurate on the face. And about molding process... that will be really difficult!!! Maybe I will make any test with the prototype.

PeGe wrote:

Brilliant!
Your the man for a Douc Langur!

this one is really difficult

PeGe wrote:

Btw: i guess the rhino would feel far safer with a male,...

well, you know, she likes to make her own life... I know that you need a male for you sumatran lady, I will think about it

Kikimalou wrote:

Very fine siamang Joan. Great pose and very nice size
I hope you will be able to make clones Because I need one shouting in my jungle

I hope too!!!

Hey Joan,
of course, a douc will be difficult, but Rhinopithecus roxellana is waiting,....
You seem to be a talented monkey-sculptor and i think many persons wuld be interested in those two species.
And for the sumatran male: You're right, I'd be so happy with a male. and maybe someday, there's a calf,...

Un otro model muy bonita Joan!
You made an original choice, and a great model!