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General => Community Events => Topic started by: Tiermann on December 16, 2007, 21:48:58

Title: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Tiermann on December 16, 2007, 21:48:58

This is the klicky I received from Socrates - Thanks Socrates!
He came in his clear display box with a scene on the back.

(http://animobil.info/playmo/ss2007/soc1.jpg)

(http://animobil.info/playmo/ss2007/soc2.jpg)

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Tiermann on December 16, 2007, 21:49:31

Here he is from the front with the box open

(http://animobil.info/playmo/ss2007/soc3.jpg)

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Tiermann on December 16, 2007, 21:50:31

He came attached to the base but was pretty loose, so it wasn't too difficult to let him roam free on his pilgrimage

(http://animobil.info/playmo/ss2007/soc4.jpg)

(http://animobil.info/playmo/ss2007/soc5.jpg)

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Tiermann on December 16, 2007, 21:52:15

Since I have so many animals my first thought upon seeing him was that he was St. Francis, his enclosed letter named him only as a pilgrim, but I suspect Socrates wont mind if I have him look out for my Playmobil animals.
Thanks again Socrates, he's a great figure.

(http://animobil.info/playmo/ss2007/soc6.jpg)

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Captain Henry on December 16, 2007, 22:12:16

Sweet! Very nicely done Socrates!

That is a great custom, and I think he makes a perfect St. Francis.

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Sylvia on December 17, 2007, 11:09:10

Wow! Great custom! And wonderful presentation, too. :love:

I really like how Socrates painted the hood to make it look like part of the pilgrim's cloak.
Clever way to create a tonsure also. 8-)

Thanks for the photos, Tim! :)

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Jimbo on December 17, 2007, 14:43:27

Great custom!
I also think he makes a great St. Francis.
"Bless the beasts and the children"
Jimbo

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Richard on December 17, 2007, 15:03:04

I must be getting a bit slow in my old age ...  :eh?:

It took me awhile to figure out how Socrates made the "bald" head for his St. Francis! ...  :-[

VERY CLEVERLY DONE!
(This is another one of those times when I say to myself, "Now, why didn't I think of that?") ...  ;D

He looks perfect with your animals, Tim! ...  :wow:

Happy Holidays everyone,
Richard

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Arizzo on December 17, 2007, 23:03:46

very nice custom, well done socrates  ;D

(die Idee mit der Kapuze werd ich mal gnadenlos kopieren ;D)

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Timotheos on December 17, 2007, 23:44:17

He's great!

The hood is a good idea too.  I made a cardinal the other day using a red hood like that.

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Little Jo on December 18, 2007, 18:03:20

Very clever idea and a real alternative to the known monk.

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: Customizer on December 19, 2007, 20:25:19

Cool custom i like it very good !!

world greets

Andi

Title: Re: Secret Klicky for Tiermann - Pilgrim
Post by: socrates on December 20, 2007, 09:37:17

I am happy that you all like it.
...and I am happy that it obviously succeeded in getting Tim into christmas mood.
(at least his avatar... ;) )

I just wanted to add some background information, as you all did such nice
stories and myths around your secret santas...  :love:

To the monastery: In the background of my Nano-Diorama you can see the Carmelite Monastery, located some miles south of Carmel in California.
(Actually, this is how you can see the monastery from the highway)
http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?ie=UTF8&hl=de&ll=36.522898,-121.922804&spn=0.002936,0.005&t=h&z=18&om=1 (http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?ie=UTF8&hl=de&ll=36.522898,-121.922804&spn=0.002936,0.005&t=h&z=18&om=1)

To the person: He definitely IS a great St.Francis. Thank you, Tim, for finding
that out... :)
I have to admit that this custom is inspired by a custom I once saw at playmo-portal...
http://www.playmo-portal.com/playmobilforum/viewtopic.php?t=16292 (http://www.playmo-portal.com/playmobilforum/viewtopic.php?t=16292)
(it took me quite a while to find this thread... ;) )
But I can just agree, this monk is a perfect alternative to the clumsy ones...
the tonsure is difficult to do. It took me quite a while, both, the painting and the cutting.
the soft rubber is not a good material for any handcrafting, I think...  ::)

best,
socrates