The Journey Begins Challenge (3D) Entry: Lee Niven

Such a cute design of the face from the front. Crits I'd give is that it may look better from the side if the snout was not quite so long and also droopier jowls may match your concept better and give it more personality.


Looking good so far!

He feels much better about himself now after the minor surgery you suggested Mr Womball
erm monkey poo LOL erm perhaps :P



Tomorrow night Mr Monkey is having his snout snipped and his jowls pulled down hehe.

Thank you so much for the crits it really helps.
After hours of looking at the same model it gets so hard to spot the flaws.

I like your concept, and your modeling of the head looks good

Keep up the good work!

Lol brilliant i instantly like him! I like the design and the tone of your piece too!

Thanks for looking at my thread, Monkey feels much happier now.
I think he was getting lonely in this big forum all alone



hehe glad you like him, it makes it all worthwhile

great character. MAybe the chest is a ittle to straight but it has to be seen in perspective.

I think I have a small challenge ahead modelling that area due to the proportions of the body.
I want him to be able to walk on his hands like a real monkey but also want to keep his body as small as possible to stay with the original concept.
yet at the same time he has to be able to hold a weapon/shield in a realistic manner :S
Once I get the pesky Helmets out the way I will start fleshing out the torso and maybe if he is good, I will give him some arms and legs

Hey Niven, good to see you take part in the challenge!

Considering it's your first challenge you're off to a great start! I'm sure the helmet will turn out just fine, Show us more!

he looks so funny. great char... :-)

Cheers m8,
I'm sure with your guidance I will get there in the end.
The Monkey will have a Helmet before nightfall YARR!



Thank you sir.
Btw I have your Hamster render on my desktop
Great little character you have made.

I'm sorry I said chest, i wanted to say chin. I don't have any problem with chest...You know english and me...

Ah yeah the chin does look very wrong.

In fact, now you mention it, he doesn't really have one.
When I get home I'll add a small chin and see what he looks like.
If he doesn't suit a physical chin, I will remodel the area so that at the very least, it isn't as flat.

Thanks

Monkeys rule!
I think that he should have a chin, but I am quite partial to his square head.
Nice work Womgoose.

Thanks Bonzodog.
With luck he will have a chin tonight
I'm just rendering out a shot of the helmet so I will post that soon.
It took a while and it's not perfect but... phew I'm happy to have it done

Phew...
The base Helmet model is roughed out.
There are lots of problem areas that need sorting but I'm just glad to get it 'almost' done :)