major_panic Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Yeah, I could have posted this with the other thread I just made, but I reckon this guy deserves one of his own... Anyway, he's a simple Captain / Master type guy, designed with a very heavy Roman influence much like that of the Ultramarines Honour Guard and some of the Ultra artwork. He's not quite done, so any suggestions and crits will be taken on board. Oh, right, you want pics! Front view http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/major_panic/capt1.jpg Alternate front view http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/major_panic/capt2.jpg Side 1 http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/major_panic/capt3.jpg Side 2 http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/major_panic/capt4.jpg Detail?! http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/major_panic/capt5.jpg Yes, he is wearing a skirt (he'd probably prefer tunic). I looked up the Roman legion's standard uniform and, well, they were wearing them with the loincloth things on top, so that's what I did. Anyway, comments and crits appreciated as always! Cheers, major_panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penitent Dreadnought Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 That wrist positioning looks painful. Try modifying the shoulderpads to look like the old Roman Legions'. Might look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major_panic Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 That wrist positioning looks painful. Try modifying the shoulderpads to look like the old Roman Legions'. Might look nice. Yes, actually, I just realised that the wrist does appear a little overdone... Might I enquire as to what you mean by modifying the shoulderpads to look like the Roman Legions'? Cheers, major_panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StratoKhan Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 That wrist positioning looks painful. Try modifying the shoulderpads to look like the old Roman Legions'. Might look nice. Yes, actually, I just realised that the wrist does appear a little overdone... Might I enquire as to what you mean by modifying the shoulderpads to look like the Roman Legions'? Cheers, major_panic If you look at reproductions of Lorica Segmentata, which is what people most often think of when referring to Roman-style armour, then you'll notice the shoulderpads are sets of lamellar bands that look a little like this - Pic I thought you had done that anyways, with the shoulderpad covering the arm that wields the sword. As things are, I think the sculpting is nice, but the model could do with having more detail added, as it looks a bit bare. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penitent Dreadnought Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I was thinking major_panic could try something like the shoulderpads of Dempalax Do Kier's Company Champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foolio_Displasius Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I think it's great, but the belt looks a little under-detailed to me. Maybe bulk it up a bit, so it sticks out a little more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsy02 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 And he's a... midget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD COMMANDO Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Yes I noticed he looks a little verticaly challenged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major_panic Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Wow, comments! Thanks! @Stratokhan: Yes, I know he's a bit bare... I wanted it a little that way, although I am thinking of adding a cloak. And yes, that was what I was trying for with the right shoulderpad, although it's not that clear... @PD: Oh, believe me, that style of shoulder pad is waiting for its debut - but I'm waiting for a better, more inspiring model to use it on. @Foolio: Yep, I might do that @MAD & patsy02: Strange, that... the fact of the matter is, he stands at the same height as an Emperor's Champion model; it's just the green stuff that makes up his abdominal and chest armour makes him look stouter. Any other crits and comments, muchly appreciated! What do people think of adding a cloak, and where should I drape it? Cheers, major_panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ober1069 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 The round shield makes me think more of Spartan (greek) than a Roman. You might try a scutum (scoot um) google came up with this http://www.larp.com/legioxx/scutum.html lots of stuff on this website about roman armor, looks like its a re-inactors page but lots of good pictures and info on how they are making the stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinohai Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 That wrist positioning looks painful. how so? have you ever held a sword? its quite natural actually. if he were in a swinging stance then yes it's positioned incorrectly but it appears he is pointing at the enemy perhaps yelling charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin_16 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 how so? have you ever held a sword? its quite natural actually. if he were in a swinging stance then yes it's positioned incorrectly but it appears he is pointing at the enemy perhaps yelling charge. Yup, Ive held a sword and I've gotta agree with this guy. Just get a ruler or something and point at an imaginary enemy. Your wrist cocks that way naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop_DH Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 well i agree with the wrist not exactly looking painful but what would help it not look too bad is that if you again look at your wrist doing that motion it dosnt look too bad because your hand is almost flush with your arm....basicly its a strait line from the inside of your elbow to the part where your thumb is connected to your hand...basicly if you just added a little more GS to his wrist to make it a little more wide it should look better also you could raise the hand a little and also extend it from the cut to make that alteration better...dosnt help that the bottom of the hand is touching the arm part like that....hope my insite might help... Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 that looks like bobby wongs captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major_panic Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 The round shield makes me think more of Spartan (greek) than a Roman. You might try a scutum (scoot um) google came up with this http://www.larp.com/legioxx/scutum.html lots of stuff on this website about roman armor, looks like its a re-inactors page but lots of good pictures and info on how they are making the stuff Cheers mate, I thought about that but I figured it'd look odd on his wrist as opposed to a round shield... and a little too big. I wanted him to have a combat shield rather than a storm shield, see.. @the others: yeah, the wrist positioning is natural - I test poses out on myself before modelling them. However, on this model the wrist is sitting a little low, making it look deformed :blink: Anyone think that a cloak hanging from the right shoulderpad to the left side of his backpack is in order? Cheers, major_panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 well we all love romanized marines :blink: this is a WIP of an assault Sgt with combat shield(i tried to make the combat shield have a scutum look) mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I think your helmet would look much more "romanized" if you put a protective plate or visor on the brow of the helmet, (just above the eyes as it were). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheatah Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 well we all love romanized marines :) this is a WIP of an assault Sgt with combat shield(i tried to make the combat shield have a scutum look) mithril HERESY... that looks like a chaos symbol on the shield... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major_panic Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 I think your helmet would look much more "romanized" if you put a protective plate or visor on the brow of the helmet, (just above the eyes as it were). Do you have a specific example that you can show me and that I can subsequently copy? :) Cheers, major_panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bionic Monkey Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 http://www.knightsedge.com/images/imperial-roman-helmet-8112.jpg That took all of three seconds to find on google. <_< The shield screams "Greek" rather than the Roman theme you're trying to convey. What you might want to do is get one of those black plastic film containers and cut a square off of it; makes a perfect scutum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolter Witch Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 What you might want to do is get one of those black plastic film containers and cut a square off of it; makes a perfect scutum. Now that is a great idea. Consider it looted. And I agree that the brow ridge on your Marine's helmet would go a long way towards making him look more Roman than Greek. I like the concept so far, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major_panic Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Thanks, Bionic Monkey, I'll get onto it. I have school and exams coming up soon, but I'll see what I can do... -_- Cheers, major_panic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penitent Dreadnought Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 how so? have you ever held a sword? its quite natural actually. if he were in a swinging stance then yes it's positioned incorrectly but it appears he is pointing at the enemy perhaps yelling charge. Yup, Ive held a sword and I've gotta agree with this guy. Just get a ruler or something and point at an imaginary enemy. Your wrist cocks that way naturally. Excuse me if I don't trust unverifiable online "experts" So, did you notice any differences between those and major_panic's efforts? http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a164/major_panic/capt5.jpg In fact, the same appearance/positioning is visible in these Xeno wrists. It's not my model and major_panic doesn't have to pay one bit of attention to me or what I say, but I figured I'd respond to the two of you since major_panic himself said: That wrist positioning looks painful. Yes, actually, I just realised that the wrist does appear a little overdone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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