Onionhead 1/16 scale Scratch-Built BioMech
This was a project that I completed in 2023, for the Original Mecha Contest. I’ve been participating the last 4 years and I try to use a completely different approach each year.
This time I had the idea to make some kind of organic/mechanical monster. I also wanted to explore working with epoxy putty.
Once I had a concept, the path forward was to build an armature from kit parts and aluminum wire. Over this the fleshy parts could be sculpted with putty and additional mechanical detail provided from model parts of various scales.
The finished model was primed, then hand painted with acrylics. The sinewy bits were given a layer of gloss varnish for a wet / gross look. I’m happy with how it came out. I was always a fan of monsters as a kid and it was fun to revisit those interests. I hope to do some more models in this vein.
amazing, love the textures
Really wonderful scratch building, Peter @photon
A very unique look and beautiful painting.
I like it…well done
Wonderful job, Peter!
Nice scratch build project and results, Peter
Really well done build and finish.
Wow !