Nazz Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 This is a resin kit of Taarna from the movie Heavy metal. I built this kit a few years ago . The sword is made from brass ,also the bit and the rivets I used for detail. The reins are made from leather. This post was prompted by the'59 Corvette post . The movie was made in '81 I think, and is a animated film Some say it is kind of hokey, but I like it. If you like hard rock from that era you should check it out For those whom remember the movie and for those who don't, I hope you like this post. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 “To defend: this is the pact. But when life loses its value and is taken for naught, then the pact is to avenge!” Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thanks Snake, I thought you'd like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Great job on the figures. I like the fact that is shows Taarna as she is in the movie, and not the rouged-up version that you see on the movie poster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 A detail painter's paradise! Well Done! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Looks great and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Great work! Looks fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 One of my favorite movies from back then. Nice job ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I've been looking for this kit forever. Do you mind telling me where you got it? I'm a foremost collector of all things Heavy Metal magazine and by virtue of being a modeler I've always hungered for this very kit. Taarna is a personal fave of mine, and this kit is near and dear to me. You did a very nice job on it also. TIA Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Thanks guys for the kind words, they are much appreciated. To Ken N. thanks, I was trying to get as close to the movie character as I could. Bob, I have had this kit for close to 15 years so I do not exactly remember where I got it but I think from Monsters in motion. I do not know if they carry it anymore, but I thought I saw it on a site somewhere. If you google it, it should come up. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Taarna was so realistic because she was created by Rotoscope animation. Somewhere--probably on the box set--I've seen the film of the live model/actress used to create Taarna. (I think some of this footage might be available on the Net somewhere, if you want to look for it.) Taarna's face looks nothing like the real actress, however. I always thought her face was modeled on Stevie Nicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Stevie Nicks, I could go with that. I wanted to show her tattoo so I added another pic. I didn't get a very good shot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Mols Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Great job, love the movie and the soundtrack even more. I had no idea this even existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Exceptional work on this Jerry...beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 Here is a head on shot of the bird. I really think they should have given it a name. Jerry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Awesome work. Awesome figure. Heavy metal is a great movie. But like pink floyds the wall you almost have to be in a different state of mind to watch it. Don't forget john candy did a voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Very impressive work. Great movie too. 22 minutes ago, TNT said: Awesome work. Awesome figure. Heavy metal is a great movie. But like pink floyds the wall you almost have to be in a different state of mind to watch it. Don't forget john candy did a voice. Pretty well the whole male cast of SCTV was in it. A lot of the voice actors names would be familiar to those who grew up in Canada with our Canadian made TV and movies like Don Francks, John Vernon and Harold Ramis and produced by Ivan Reitman a couple years before Ghostbusters. Incredible soundtrack album too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Can-Con said: Very impressive work. Great movie too. Pretty well the whole male cast of SCTV was in it. A lot of the voice actors names would be familiar to those who grew up in Canada with our Canadian made TV and movies like Don Francks, John Vernon and Harold Ramis and produced by Ivan Reitman a couple years before Ghostbusters. Incredible soundtrack album too. The sound track is a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Awesome job! The movie makes a great two-fer with Wizards by Ralph Bakshi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 That's a cool build. I love Heavy Metal. I was just listening to the sound track last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Mike C said: I love Heavy Metal. I was just listening to the sound track last week. Take a ri-yi-yi-yi-ide, on HEAVY METAL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 2:22 PM, Snake45 said: Take a ri-yi-yi-yi-ide, on HEAVY METAL.... [Verse 1]Drive it on up and let's cruise a whileLeave your troubles far behindYou can hedge your bet on a clean CorvetteTo get you there right on timeNow if you're ready to dive into overdriveBaby, the green lights are onIt's like you're running your brain on some high octaneEvery time she reaches fully blown[Chorus]Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?It's the only way that you can travel down that roadSatisfied on heavy metalBaby won't you ride, ride it until it explodes Heavy metal[Verse 2]My oh my, how this lady can flyOnce she starts rollin' beneath youYou know you just can't lose, the way she movesYou wait for her to finally release youIt's not a big surprise to feel your temperature riseYou've got a touch of redline fever'Cause there is just one cure that they know for sureYou just become a heavy metal believer [Chorus]Won't you take that ride on heavy metal?It's the only way that you can travel down that roadSatisfied on heavy metalBaby won't you ride, ride it until it explodesHeavy metal[Outro]Heavy metalHeavy metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I love the movie, and your model. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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