Sculpted by Carolyn Bussey, Resin Casting by JTFM
Jeff Trnka sent me these pictures of the first resin casting of Carolyn's beastie. Turned out rather nice I reckon. Carolyn did a really good job on the teeth and Jeff has managed to cast them nicely. I didn't have any worries really as his stuff is always super-detailed. It's quite amazing the grab handles and rails and other small details he somehow manages to cast on his 1/56th scale WW2 tanks.
What is it, you ask? It's a Biridlú, also called the Mantle. There are similar things in D&D and other games - I think in D&D it is called the Darkmantle. At least I have a D&D plastic miniature by that name. Only the D&D miniature is tiny. These creatures are supposed to fall/float down from above and engulf the party or at least one person. My D&D miniature couldn't engulf a Hobbit! Carolyn's model is larger and looks like it could engulf and smother a full grown man.
My understanding is these were being cast up so it won't be long until we have them available.
What is it, you ask? It's a Biridlú, also called the Mantle. There are similar things in D&D and other games - I think in D&D it is called the Darkmantle. At least I have a D&D plastic miniature by that name. Only the D&D miniature is tiny. These creatures are supposed to fall/float down from above and engulf the party or at least one person. My D&D miniature couldn't engulf a Hobbit! Carolyn's model is larger and looks like it could engulf and smother a full grown man.
My understanding is these were being cast up so it won't be long until we have them available.
That is truly creepy!
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