Grander Gets Plastered! - Page 2

BlueH20Boss · 10-14-2009, 07:19 PM

awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing that. I always wondered what that process involved. Now if anybody doesn't mind me asking, what does a marlin of that stature and detail cost to recreate like that?

Capt Josh · 10-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Scott

Cool to see how its done but I dont know what you think, to me the end result looks like a cartoon.
Comparing the paint and detail of that job to a Grander recently done here in NZ and they are worlds apart.

NZ one

Hey Josh, Mozza sounds like hes having too much fun, put him on toilet cleaning duties for the next we will wont ya

Sweet jesus that is the most incredible, realistic marlin mount i have ever seen!!! WOW!!! I want one!!! Those guys are the real deal over there!

Yeah...Mozza is off the deep end. I feel as though we've prepared him well for Costa Rica. BEETLE BAR WATCH OUT!!!

Bogart · 10-14-2009, 07:35 PM

Its my understanding painting a bit brighter can
prevent dull fadage over the years also this mount is going
in a restaurant bar (dimly lit I'm sure)

so I see both views. Awesome job whatever way you go.

Adam Scott · 10-14-2009, 07:55 PM

Couple more of Kevins mounts
This one was a 101kg Stripey caught on 1kg line, detail of bait in the mouth and all, pretty cool.

chumslicker27 · 10-15-2009, 12:10 PM

Looks like Kevin has got it down to a Science... that is some pretty work there boi... That Mako is real tight..

Yo quiero tambien!

mozza · 10-15-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Scott

Hey Josh, Mozza sounds like hes having too much fun, put him on toilet cleaning duties

Thats enough out of you Adam! Havent you got some nappies to change? If that doesnt fill your day you could always go learn about marlin fishing from Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeve

gtrfred · 10-15-2009, 03:12 PM

are the mounts from NZ still fiberglass mounts? the look so life like - almost like skin mounts.

excellent work in deed

Adam Scott · 10-15-2009, 07:24 PM

Yeap Kevins are fibreglass, when you see them up close the detail is amazing, even down to the lice around the anal fin.

Mozza, keep the undates comming on Facebook, if your lucky I might update mine with some pooie nappie photos to show you what you're missing, and maybe to prep Marty bates for what hes got himself in for

Look forward to a beer and chat when you're back, go get em.

erg153 · 10-15-2009, 09:53 PM

Does the NZ guy have a website or conact info? Does/Can he work off of pictures?

Contrast · 10-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Scott

Cool to see how its done but I dont know what you think, to me the end result looks like a cartoon.
Comparing the paint and detail of that job to a Grander recently done here in NZ and they are worlds apart.

NZ one

Hey Josh, Mozza sounds like hes having too much fun, put him on toilet cleaning duties for the next we will wont ya

I was thinking the same thing. The cartoon Marlin has no subtlety or gradation of the colors, almost as if the paint was applied directly from the can without mixing the colors to get the realistic look. Who knows, maybe that's what they wanted...

The NZ Marlin looks like they used a lot of opaque layers of paint to get the desired results. Amazing job, looks like the fish was just lifted out of the cockpit.

10-14-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
BlueH20Boss Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 525 Credits: 2,101.6 Home Port: OCNJ Best Catch: 20 Yellowfin/1 night Occupation: General Contractor/ Home Investor	awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing that. I always wondered what that process involved. Now if anybody doesn't mind me asking, what does a marlin of that stature and detail cost to recreate like that? Last edited by BlueH20Boss; 10-14-2009 at 07:20 PM.

10-15-2009, 07:24 PM	#18
Adam Scott Weeekend Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 7 Credits: 771.4	Yeap Kevins are fibreglass, when you see them up close the detail is amazing, even down to the lice around the anal fin. Mozza, keep the undates comming on Facebook, if your lucky I might update mine with some pooie nappie photos to show you what you're missing, and maybe to prep Marty bates for what hes got himself in for Look forward to a beer and chat when you're back, go get em. Last edited by Adam Scott; 10-15-2009 at 07:26 PM.

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10-14-2009, 07:35 PM	#13
Bogart Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 88 Credits: 1,837.0	Its my understanding painting a bit brighter can prevent dull fadage over the years also this mount is going in a restaurant bar (dimly lit I'm sure) so I see both views. Awesome job whatever way you go.

10-14-2009, 07:55 PM	#14
Adam Scott Weeekend Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 7 Credits: 771.4	Couple more of Kevins mounts This one was a 101kg Stripey caught on 1kg line, detail of bait in the mouth and all, pretty cool.

10-15-2009, 12:10 PM	#15
chumslicker27 I use a green machine Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA Posts: 213 Credits: 793.3 Boat: Team No Show Home Port: VA BEACH Best Catch: EVERY CATCH! Occupation: SportFishingTourism.com	Looks like Kevin has got it down to a Science... that is some pretty work there boi... That Mako is real tight.. Yo quiero tambien!

10-15-2009, 03:12 PM	#17
gtrfred Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 24 Credits: 1,479.5 Boat: 25 Sea Vee Occupation: CPA	are the mounts from NZ still fiberglass mounts? the look so life like - almost like skin mounts. excellent work in deed

10-15-2009, 09:53 PM	#19
erg153 Yep, your gonna need stitches Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 93 Credits: 1,702.5	Does the NZ guy have a website or conact info? Does/Can he work off of pictures?