Hello all, I just heard about this challenge and would like to have a go.Because of my late starting I wont be spending a great deal of time on the design stage and will be jumping straight into the modelling process.My design will be somewhat simple so don't expect anything amazing.Only having 3 or 4 days to complete a task puts me under pressure to finish on time, but as Yoda says, there is no try, there is only Do, or Do not.I will upload a composite in maybe 48 hours, as i am busy for the next 24.
Heheh: Glad to see I am not the only one feeling the pressure.The Beast is modelled from raptor references I have .The Rider is based on "Ideal Proportions" images.I pretty much forgot about armour when modelling but had felt this creature and rider would not wear a great deal anyway as I felt they would fight as light cavalry/spearman/archer.The Creatures great speed is its greatest asset.The creatures are trained to respond to voice commands, like sheep dogs.They can be directed vocally during a battle while the Archer fires. The creatures natural instinct to "Flock" is also used on the battle field, for mass attack, following the "Lead Spear".Some more modelling to do but I have the mapping planned inside my head, so all going well I should finish in time.Ermmmm........I had intended to upload some WIP pics with this post.. but dont seem to be able ? .Can i do that or do i need webspace ?
These are the WIP pics I wanted to upload and some updates.It was only towards the end of modelling that an armour design came to mind.As much as I would have liked to fit it in it would have meant some reworking, costing time.I changed the sword shape and will change arrow and bow shape when mapping the creature.The Warrior is mapped and requires an afternoon of painting which I am looking forward to.When I am finished mapping the creature I may do some copies of the warrior with various amounts of armour on.
http://www.zerosync.net/nBT/JoeConnol/Archeroptim.jpg
http://www.zerosync.net/nBT/JoeConnol/Beastoptim.jpg
http://www.zerosync.net/nBT/JoeConnol/WarriorCount.jpg
http://www.zerosync.net/nBT/JoeConnol/warrioroptim.jpg
so it's going to be a lot like my entry (if i ever finish) :) good to see there's more people like me.