Robots: Design to fabrication

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

Hey guys, my name is Chris Hamburger and I'm a freelance sculptor in the entertainment industry (or trying to be...). Hard surface sculpting is my passion, so as soon as I saw this contest I knew I had to enter. Each one of the three following were fully designed, hand-sculpted, molded, cast, fabricated, and painted by me. Like I said, I reeeeaaaallly love this kind of stuff.

The first design is a helmet piece for a proof of concept a friend of mine is making. He wanted the design to be very reminiscent of "The Iron Giant". I was very happy to oblige.

The second and third pieces are also designs of my own that I made (from clay to resin) to, honestly, just make. Idle hands accomplish nothing...

Love robots. Love, love, love 'em. Fingers crossed about the contest, but if I don't win, then I hope, at least, someone is inspired by what they see, take to the grind stone and start making something of their own.

Rock on amigos!

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Chris Ellerby · July 2015

Very cool!

/Chris

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

Thanks man.

Dan Callahan · July 2015

very cool, seems retro futuristic

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

That's pretty much my favorite style when I design things like this.

Neeraj Menon · July 2015

Wonderful designs!Very inspiring!

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

Hearing that makes everything worth it.

Stephen Cairns · July 2015

very cool

David Boccabella · July 2015

Really great work.
Could you tell us what materials you used for his fellow?

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

Hey David,
All of the pieces were sculpted in Monster Clay. I've experimented with different types of clay, but I find MC works best for my type of application. After sculpting, the pieces are molded and cast. Now, depending on what the piece is being used for, i.e. display or performance, I will choose a material which suits the needs. I can use epoxy, polyurethane, or polyester resins. Hope this helps you out man.

David Boccabella · July 2015

Certainly does

I have been looking at different clays. My last major piece was done in WED clay, but I am looking at Monster for the next project

Wolf Reicherter · July 2015

That´s some kickass work. I love it.

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

Thanks man, I love what I do.

Cory Cudney · July 2015

This is what it's all about. You do what I do. So happy to see this!

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

Keeping it old school. Huzzah!

Ian Storm · July 2015

Not much to say but keep on keeping on. Have to agree with previous comments.

Chris Hamburger · July 2015

Thanks Ian.

Mathieu Carpentier · July 2015

Wow! I'm starting a course in composite materials in 2 months where i'll learn molding and that kind of stuff. After, i'd love to start making helmets and props too. Very inspiring stuff you got here!!