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Post by dragnoz on Nov 18, 2011 4:22:36 GMT -9
First initial sketch for steampunk figure set to go with the spider crawler. to much detail... ill need to simplify i think...  |
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Post by Rhannon on Nov 18, 2011 5:37:39 GMT -9
This figure is wonderful, but i hope on a front/rear figure.
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 18, 2011 6:53:18 GMT -9
Thanks for the advice!! Im not normally a "figure maker" im more of a model designer. This is the first time I actually set out to create one, the others were drawings and concepts I have done for online videos and games that I just popped onto a base. Ah yes I do actually have a back for her... have a look.. flattened out the feet.. but erm im not sure what "THO" is?  |
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Post by Vermin King on Nov 18, 2011 7:15:57 GMT -9
Not sure about THO, either.
Great figure. Flattening out the feet helps. On this figure, having the legs together works, but posing the legs generally gives more 'life' to the figure. Having the sword crossing in front of the body is very good for cutting.
Some of the detail may be lost in the final figure, but the texturing should be able to overcome that.
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 18, 2011 12:12:00 GMT -9
Tiny bit of detail lost but not as much as i thought i might.. Attachments:
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Post by gilius on Nov 18, 2011 12:24:39 GMT -9
great looking figure, thanks for sharing!
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Post by Vermin King on Nov 18, 2011 14:42:30 GMT -9
Might be my printer, but a little more brightness on the sword would help it stand out, I think. Not sure about the mask, but at arm's length it is hard to make out what is going on there. Maybe if it were darker. Not sure.
I was afraid the 'lace' and hoses would be lost details, but they came out fine. A very fine figure.
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Post by revgunn on Nov 18, 2011 15:02:31 GMT -9
Awesome figure! I love it. Great colors and detail. Especially the THO.
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 19, 2011 0:31:46 GMT -9
LOL ok... never realised there was a term for it.. OK took everyone's fantastic feedback on board and made some small changes to the model. I have also thrown in a few different dress colours. I still think red works the best. I really appreciate everyone's feedback, It really helps to be able to tap into experience pool, This is the first paper figure i have designed with the purpose of designing a figure. I have a male one in the works as well.. will upload soon Attachments:
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Post by Parduz on Nov 19, 2011 1:26:53 GMT -9
Very nice figure. I concour that the sword needs to be more evident. I'd enlarge his black line to the same level of the miniature edges. What's that thing on the back side, over the toe?  |
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Post by Vermin King on Nov 19, 2011 6:10:34 GMT -9
Very nice figure. I agree that the red is best. The mask is much better, but I think Parduz is right on the sword. It is more visible, but could use a little more to set it off.
I hadn't noticed the object over the heel until it was pointed out.
I'd like to see additional poses also
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 20, 2011 1:20:23 GMT -9
Ok...this seems to be turning into a collection now. Thinking of releasing it with the spidercrawler... And a game and story seems to be brewing as well... Attachments:
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 20, 2011 1:23:14 GMT -9
LOL to all wondering what the thing is on her heal? its the stiletto heal of her high healed boot..
ill be adding some more figures to this set as i go along.
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 20, 2011 3:29:08 GMT -9
ok very rough shock trooper concept... Attachments:
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Post by Reivaj on Nov 20, 2011 13:20:03 GMT -9
Great Work Dragnoz!!!  I love the color schemes. What are the QR code for?? |
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 22, 2011 1:33:31 GMT -9
I realised I was putting more and more time into these figures and wanted to take a quick stop to see what they will actually look like printed out to scale. I suspected i might loose some details but to my surprise I didnt ;D you will also see an unfinished version of the shock trooper (thanks kiladecus for the advice on the trooper ) Also on the final stretch of the Spider Crawler, should be ready to build this week :-D Attachments:
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 22, 2011 1:37:41 GMT -9
Thanks Reivaj... I like dark muted colours and it tends to show in my work.
For now the QR code is just linking to miniature-games.com but im planning on having it link to either video instructions or photo follow along instructions.. ive not totally decided what im wanting to do.
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Post by revgunn on Nov 22, 2011 3:47:03 GMT -9
Really nice work here. I like these a lot.
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Post by Vermin King on Nov 22, 2011 7:57:16 GMT -9
Holy Mother of Pearl! I like these a lot. Shock troopers and SS make a good comparison. Like Mel Ebbles used to say, when we design something, even if it is in the future, the consumer/user needs to recognize it for what it is. The helmet and cape REALLY do that.
Good job
PS ... I'd still like to see the gal doing a stabbing lunge ...
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 23, 2011 0:11:52 GMT -9
NOt quite a stabbing lunge Vermin, but i'll get there in time  have to many ideas running through my head and my time doesnt allow me to elaborate on them all :-( Im hoping to have a basic set of 6 "Mortiarty shock Troopers" done to be released with the spider crawler... and then over the festive season work on "Son's of Holmes" .... Attachments:
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Post by Vermin King on Nov 23, 2011 6:56:09 GMT -9
That definitely works.
Sons of Moriarity ... that rings pretty well. Fits into the Victorian Steampunk theme very well. I like it.
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 23, 2011 7:29:40 GMT -9
hmmm "Sons of Holmes"... it might be "sons of liberty" that makes it sound familiar? I have a nice back story here i think ;-) and some interesting ideas which ill elaborate on later... some more very crude drawn shock trooper ideas... Attachments:
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Post by dragnoz on Nov 23, 2011 13:24:18 GMT -9
wow thanks everyone for the feedback and encouragement! it really really helps a lot... Please keep the suggestions coming, im amending the figures as we go along.
I must say i am liking the world war one helmets more as well as the gas masks. I'm going to rework some of the heads and faces...
Is there any other poses you guys think will be cool to do for this set?
I want to bring in an officer or "named" figure as well.
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Post by revgunn on Nov 23, 2011 15:59:57 GMT -9
"Faceless Mooks" are always useful. You can just keep using them over and over... just like they do in the Movies. The Officer is what I'm looking forward to seeing.
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Post by okumarts on Nov 23, 2011 16:05:23 GMT -9
These look bloody amazing!
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