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eirenicon
02-16-2002, 02:14 AM
I entered the challenge previously, with a vehicle, but it just got too boring, and I hate working on boring models. So I've scrapped that one and decided to do a character. My first character, in fact!

She's a sniper mercenary, but that doesn't mean she'll sell out to the highest bidder. Often as not, simply killing him will net you more cash (:D). She carries a scoped plasma rifle and knows how to use it.

I'm modelling her wearing a jumpsuit, and she'll also have boots of some sort, so I'm not worrying too much about the feet. I've only blocked out the hands, and haven't started on the head yet. Her proportions aren't meant to be exactly realistic, as I'm modelling with comic references.

Here's the first wip image:

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/model.jpg
eirenicon
02-16-2002, 10:23 PM
Working on some equipment...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/binocs1.jpg
http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/rifle1.jpg
eirenicon
02-19-2002, 07:48 AM
Updated weaponry, working on head & helmet right now...

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/rifle2.jpg
eirenicon
02-19-2002, 10:41 AM
And two more renders for my adoring audience before I collapse from exhaustion:

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/render_binoculars_02.jpg
http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/render_body_03.jpg
eirenicon
02-21-2002, 06:30 AM
And here's another update.

The helmet is hinged at one side, allowing it to be swung open, letting the wearer use her weapons and other equipment. Oh, and I realize it bears resemblance to Boba Fett - that's entirely accidental. The final character won't be much like him, though.

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/helm1.jpg

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/helm2.jpg
KOryH
02-21-2002, 06:43 AM
Hey,
I'm diggin on the kind of sculptural clunky feel you got going on. I mean that in the good way. It has alot of potential. I look forward to seeing more.
eirenicon
02-21-2002, 08:34 AM
Wow, a reply! Hey KOryH, thanks for the input! I'm not sure what exactly you mean by "sculptural clunky feel", care to elaborate? :)

And here's an update, with wireframe included:

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/body4.jpg

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/body4wire.jpg

I plan on adding various bits of armor, as well as modelling seams into her leather outfit. Also going to add tubes and such to the helmet, going down to an air filter unit on her belt. She'll need a strap to hold her gun on, too, and I think a belt of ammo would look right.
KOryH
02-22-2002, 12:02 AM
Yes,
Let me explain... I certainly did not mean that in any sort of derogitory way. I just think that your model has a very hand crafted feel. The thicknes and simplicity of the helmet makes it seem made by hand, rather than my a machine. I personaly like that look a lot. I don't know if that was an intentional descision or not, but it is certianly worth analyzing. I may enhance your work, which ever direction you may wish to take it.

Keep up the good work
smallone3d
02-22-2002, 03:17 AM
I love the hemet.

How about some wires or breathing apparatus, hoses etc...
eirenicon
02-22-2002, 08:43 AM
KOryH - Ah, I see. It's meant to have something of a hand-crafted, 'organic' look to it, and I guess I succeeded. Thanks for the comments :)

smallone3d - thanks! I'm adding breathing apparatus right now, as you can see from this latest pic. The hose is meant to be rubber, flexible and easy to repair.

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/body5.jpg
eirenicon
02-24-2002, 07:16 AM
Just screwing around in PS with an earlier render... think I'll take the texturing in this direction if I ever get around to it. (Although it _is_ rather Fett.)

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/helmet-photomanip.jpg
eirenicon
02-26-2002, 10:56 AM
A big update! I've done some work on the body, adding seams and such. Also added the belt with knife. Still working on various straps for her gun and other equipment, as well as gloves and boots.

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/body6.jpg

Damn this is fun :D
Adam
02-28-2002, 11:14 PM
looks pretty good! I like the contrast between the tight modern clothes and the clunky helmet. Good perportions. It could use some muscle detailing but you proubably already know this.
Adam
02-28-2002, 11:16 PM
looks pretty good! I like the contrast between the tight modern clothes and the clunky helmet. Good perportions. It could use some muscle detailing but you proubably already know this. I think you should texture that helmet with the pic from PS you made. It looks very post apoc. Good and destroyed.
Lorenzo
02-28-2002, 11:37 PM
juste something to say, ad some detail on your model, and it will look very nice.
and so, good work
lol;)
eirenicon
03-01-2002, 01:40 AM
Thanks guys! I agree, a little muscle detailing could do alot. I'll see what I can do.

Here's an update, now with gloves and boots:

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/body7.jpg
eirenicon
03-03-2002, 04:43 AM
Here's some equipment... still have some modelling to do before I put everything together. Note: individual pieces not to scale.

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/render_equipment_01.jpg
eirenicon
03-05-2002, 06:06 AM
Whooohoo!

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/render_body_08.jpg
eirenicon
03-08-2002, 09:35 AM
And here's the final render!

http://alshaheen.net/artists/timothyd/render_body_10.jpg
eirenicon
03-09-2002, 10:14 AM
Updated with final render!
SeanW
04-27-2002, 11:38 PM
Dang I really wanna see it! but all the links are broken or at least not appearing. Anyone know what that might be?
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