I made a Divine Beast from Breath of the Wild

Studson Studio・2 minutes read

Stetson is meticulously recreating VA Meadow from Breath of the Wild using various crafting materials, improvising hole cutting techniques and adding intricate details like shrimp embellishments made from Dollar Store foam board. He crafts every part with precision, from propellers made of toothpaste caps to tail feathers measuring 19.5 feet, using a mix of materials like foam, wood, and plastic to create a stunning model of the Divine Beast.

Insights

  • Stetson meticulously uses a variety of unconventional materials like XPS foam, Dollar Store foam board, and toothpaste caps to construct intricate details for his VA Meadow project, showcasing creativity and resourcefulness in model-making.
  • The project involves a high level of attention to detail, with Stetson employing diverse crafting techniques such as sandwiching foam sides with construction adhesive, refining wing tips through delicate slicing, and utilizing various everyday items like sewing pins and nylon washers for intricate detailing, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship and dedication put into the creation of the Breath of the Wild-inspired model.

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Recent questions

  • What materials are used in the VA Meadow project?

    XPS foam, Dollar Store foam board, gear charms, toothpaste caps, wood craft discs, ice cream spoons, sewing pins, nylon washers, acrylic modeling paste, construction adhesive, weather stripping, MDF board, foam safe super glue, and various found objects.

  • How are the wings of the Divine Beast refined?

    Delicate slicing, shaping, and tracing out a shrimp curve.

  • What is used to create the archway in the project?

    Dried date lid, foam board bones, plastic, and foam safe super glue.

  • How are the propellers for the octocopter made?

    Toothpaste caps, wood craft discs, and ice cream spoons.

  • What is used to create the talons of the bird model?

    Beads and foam trapezoids.

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Summary

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Stetson crafts Breath of the Wild replica

  • Stetson is building VA Meadow from Breath of the Wild with a 35-inch wingspan.
  • He uses Sketchfab for reference and prints out a model of the Divine Beast for guidance.
  • XPS foam is heavily used in the project, deviating from salvaged junk materials.
  • Stetson sandwiches the foam sides with construction adhesive but realizes he needs to cut holes first.
  • He improvises hole cutting with trash and adds smaller flush plugs for detail.
  • Wing tips are refined with delicate slicing and shaping, followed by tracing out a shrimp curve.
  • Dollar Store foam board is used for shrimp embellishments, filled with acrylic modeling paste.
  • Various crafting materials like sewing pins and nylon washers are used for detailing.
  • Window shutters are made from gear charms, and utility shelves' spacer discs serve as windows.
  • Propellers for the octocopter are made from toothpaste caps, wood craft discs, and ice cream spoons.

15:50

"Crafting Wind Turbines with Found Objects"

  • Vertical wind turbines with air time for the blades using a gear charm and lost earrings as grates.
  • Covering fan blades with found earrings from thrift store junk bags.
  • Making a Little Foot with trinkets for the bird's wishbone.
  • Crafting a wooden foot and bespoke door handle for the body and tail feathers.
  • Creating tail feathers with foam and weather stripping, measuring 19.5 feet in total.
  • Adding support to the pelvic girdle with hard wood and making hip support with MDF board.
  • Constructing an archway with dried date lid, foam board bones, and plastic with foam safe super glue.
  • Decorating archway with weather stripping and creating overlapping fingernails with bottles.
  • Crafting legs with blind ball joints, fidget toy, and trash pieces for articulation and talons with beads and foam trapezoids.
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