WIP 1:6 Beatles

[pixletwin]

OK. So here is my project. It's not even in its infancy. I need suggestions and pointers. I am going to commission a John Lennon portrait from a sculptor but I need to work on the body. What I want from you freaks is input.

What incarnation of the Beatles/John Lennon should I draw from?

Hamburg Pre Fab

Classic Beatles (Ed Sullivan Appearance)

Sgt. Pepper's

a)

or b)

White Album

or Abby Road

 

[die]

Sgt. Peppers would be the real challenge, plus they'd translate into some really cool looking figures due to the elaborate costumes.

 

[Batty]

This sounds like a great project!

My vote is for 1967 era John. I thought he looked cool with that 'stache. Would you actually do the Sgt. Pepper's costume too? I can't image (no pun intended) that being cheap to do.

 

[pixletwin]

This sounds like a great project!

My vote is for 1967 era John. I thought he looked cool with that 'stache. Would you actually do the Sgt. Pepper's costume too? I can't imagine (no pun intended) that being cheap to do.

I know. That costume would be the most ambitious. I am sort of leaning toward the hamburg Beatles since, to me, they are the most visually cool. But I dunno.

 

[Batty]

He did look very cool during the Hamburg period, but I think it would be hard to keep him from looking like just a greaser.

To keep it simple, and more iconic, you might want to go with his Sullivan apprearance.





Or how about the Butcher cover version!

 

[pixletwin]

He did look very cool during the Hamburg period, but I think it would be hard to keep him from looking like just a greaser.

To keep it simple, and more iconic, you might want to go with his Sullivan appearance.

Or how about the Butcher cover version!

Oooo... That does have some visual possibilities .

 

[DarkArtist81]

I like the White Album and the Sgt Peppers even though SP Beatles would be very very hard to pull off. Easy bet would be Classic or the White album.

 

[RogueJedi30]

My top choice would be a Sgt. Pepper as its one of my favorite albums of all time, but its gonna be a hard one to pull off for sure. To me the most iconic look and the one to that could really be a head turner would be a dio of the Sullivan appearance, imagine them all set up with a 1/6 drum set and guitars, maybe even a 1/6 Ed Sullivan to stand to the side introducing them!

 

[pixletwin]

My top choice would be a Sgt. Pepper as its one of my favorite albums of all time, but its gonna be a hard one to pull off for sure. To me the most iconic look and the one to that could really be a head turner would be a dio of the Sullivan appearance, imagine them all set up with a 1/6 drum set and guitars, maybe even a 1/6 Ed Sullivan to stand to the side introducing them!

I like the way you think too.

 

[Andy Bergholtz]

My vote would be to start with the 'classic' Ed Sullivan look. Not only is that such an iconic image, but it would also be easy for the sculptor to go back using the original wax portrait and "age" it a bit (and add facial hair, etc) if you ever wanted to have the other versions made.

 

[pixletwin]

My vote would be to start with the 'classic' Ed Sullivan look. Not only is that such an iconic image, but it would also be easy for the sculptor to go back using the original wax portrait and "age" it a bit (and add facial hair, etc) if you ever wanted to have the other versions made.

I'll keep that in mind Andy.

 

[pixletwin]

Any ideas on where I can find a 1:6 scale replica of a 1958 325 Rickenbacker?

 

[Buttmunch]

I voted Ed Sullivan, because that is just classic Beatles. If you are only making John Lennon though, I'd go with The White Album look since that is how I usually picture him after the Beatles broke up.

Although Stg. Peppers would look sweet as a set as well.

Sideshow needs to add these guys to the "Legendary Musicians!" (NECA too)

 

[Darren Carnall]

I'd go with the classic look. I know it's the most used look out there.... but it's always what I think of first when I think of the Beatles visually. Plus as Andy said it can be altered to make other versions if needed.

I really should have done some of these for myself... y'know... being from Liverpool and all that, lol.

Can't wait to see how this turns out

 

[pjam]

Classic up to 66...

 

[Batty]

Any ideas on where I can find a 1:6 scale replica of a 1958 325 Rickenbacker?

Here's a 1957. The seller has a whole bunch of miniature guitars...maybe they can locate a '58 for you.

https://cgi.ebay.com/Dollhouse-Mini...oryZ2461QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[pixletwin]

Here's a 1957. The seller has a whole bunch of miniature guitars...maybe they can locate a '58 for you.

https://cgi.ebay.com/Dollhouse-Mini...oryZ2461QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That would be perfect for a Buddy Holly. Thanks. I will email him.

 

[creecher]

You really need all four Beatles if your going Sgt Peppers, so I reckon Hamburg John is the way to go. He always had his roots in rock and roll and revisited it after they Beats broke up. I reckon he thought of himself as a rock n roller, and it would be easier to bash and still have that iconic look.

Or you could go classic John in denim, for another easy bash, but still iconic.

And you could start with a short haired John as your base figure, and add wigs later.

and try this link for the guitar. You'll have to scroll down to find it.
https://www.firebirdarts.com/mini/9miguit01b.shtml

 

[darthCipan]

My vote would be to start with the 'classic' Ed Sullivan look. Not only is that such an iconic image, but it would also be easy for the sculptor to go back using the original wax portrait and "age" it a bit (and add facial hair, etc) if you ever wanted to have the other versions made.

Your right Andy. When I think of the beatles, I always have them in the ed sulivan look in my mind. An iconic image indeed.

 

[shaun-o]

I went classic even though I would get them all.