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Hi All! I'm a new member here. I hope that my questions are not too far afield for this site(?). I'm interested in creating replica insects using fly tying methods and other techniques. More specifically, I am working from fossils to create likenesses of extinct insects and I hope that I might be able to find some more direction with the level of expertise in modelling and finishing methods here.
With my first couple of projects I am starting with the most challenging aspect; creation of convincing insect wings. Among the animals that I wish to represent there are several general kinds of wings:
http://www.filmflies.com/portfolio.html
Note in particular the sulfur yellow butterfly on the lower part of the page with very cinvincing wing creases and texture.
If you are logged into Facebook I hope that you can see this remarkable giant proto-dragonfly replica...
https://www.facebook.com/Paleocreat...174723488487/1047951781977440/?type=3&theater
There are also a couple of video clips on that page that show the fine wing venation and glistening wing surfaces. I do not wish to copy anyone else's work, but I would like to gain some insight into approaches for creating beautiful replica insect wings like these.
Look at the amazing Central America giant roach, Megaloblatta on this page...
https://thesmallermajority.com/2012/09/30/celebrate-blattodeans/
Ancient cockroaches and related extinct insect probably had wing surfaces with this kind of fine contured and sculptured texture surfaces.
Thanks for reading this introduction. I would be interested to hear any ideas that might come to mind or suggestions for other sources of information.
Cheers!
With my first couple of projects I am starting with the most challenging aspect; creation of convincing insect wings. Among the animals that I wish to represent there are several general kinds of wings:
- Transparent wings with fine venation (e.g. dragonflies, mayflies)
- Opaque wings with scales and fine hairs (butterflies & moths)
- Thick leathery wings with venation and translucent colors (roaches)
http://www.filmflies.com/portfolio.html
Note in particular the sulfur yellow butterfly on the lower part of the page with very cinvincing wing creases and texture.
If you are logged into Facebook I hope that you can see this remarkable giant proto-dragonfly replica...
https://www.facebook.com/Paleocreat...174723488487/1047951781977440/?type=3&theater
There are also a couple of video clips on that page that show the fine wing venation and glistening wing surfaces. I do not wish to copy anyone else's work, but I would like to gain some insight into approaches for creating beautiful replica insect wings like these.
Look at the amazing Central America giant roach, Megaloblatta on this page...
https://thesmallermajority.com/2012/09/30/celebrate-blattodeans/
Ancient cockroaches and related extinct insect probably had wing surfaces with this kind of fine contured and sculptured texture surfaces.
Thanks for reading this introduction. I would be interested to hear any ideas that might come to mind or suggestions for other sources of information.
Cheers!