HERCULES vs LERNAEAN HYDRA
I always wanted to try a 3D Statue project, and finally I decided to start with the diorama Hercules vs Lernaean Hydra from the Greek Mythology. As a child I was very fascinated with the Labours of Hercules, so this is why I started with this Hero. After all there are so many statues and figures from Marvel or DC universe, I wanted something fresh but also classic.
Hercules Vs Hydra has been inspired by Kit Ho´s Art and was meant to be a 1/4 scale Statue.
For this project I hired a 3D sculptor, Parag Lavante, who was not only very excited of the idea but also had enough patience with me and my many revisions on the sculpt. And last but not least, I should also thank my friend Jonathan Reilly for his vauable feedback and the final tweaks on some areas. Here are couple pictures of the Hercules vs Hydra 3D sculpt:
A year later, Hercules vs Hydra got physical form, thanks to the 3D printing technology. It was a long journey to get him printed, but it had to be done in great quality.
I am now in a process to make couple kits for friends, not 100% sure yet. As soon as I receive the parts from China, I will start putting him together, hopefully I will find the time to post some W.I.P updates here.
Hi
Beautiful Model!
Where in China did you go to get it copied?
Hi Richard,
there are many factories in china. They offer printing, casting and producing services. I used one in Guangzhou, but printing in general is expensive.
Kostas
Hi Kostas,
Thanks for posting back to me. i have noticed printing is really expensive as well. Could you tell me the name of the company you used? How were you able to get such a small batch made? I have been told 500 is a minimum size.
Richard
Hi Richard,
I can only comment for scales 1/6 or 1/4, for painted and boxed figures min batch is 50. For unpainted (kits) you can start with 20.
Kostas
Hi
i am interested in the 1/4 scale unpainted kits. Could you post or email me who you go to because it looks like they did a great job?
Richard
I will email you