[OSP] [WIP Release 0.8.5] New Units for Gondor REBORN work thread (1st post image heavy)

[Araval]

They look very good now!

[TheDarkKnight]

Looking forward to incorporating these into my mini-AAR's

[Taro_M]

Ok, so I decided to start reworking my Dol Amroth Marines. I checked old version and quite a bit can be lifted from it. I plan to make 2 models, one base and another for upgrade. base will be leather cuirass over padded armor and upgrade will be similar to old leather cuirass over mail shirt.

EDIT: After checking it again I dont need that arm anymore. It turns out aztec arms were better then I remembered.

BTW: Gen. Chris, are those my units in your sig? I just noticed it .

[TheDarkKnight]

BTW: Gen. Chris, are those my units in your sig? I just noticed it .

Indeed. I took a picture of a custom battle and played around in GIMP and then while taking the GIMP basics class I had to make a sig and I chose that picture. So my signature is the result.

You like?

[Taro_M]

Pretty neat, but I think it would look much better if gondor banner would have folds, it would look more natural.

BTW: Thankfully work on marines is easier then I thought, they will not take all that much time.

[TheDarkKnight]

Pretty neat, but I think it would look much better if gondor banner would have folds, it would look more natural.

What do you mean by folds?

[Taro_M]

You know like flag in the wind

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Check out "displacement" in photoshop. That's how I did flags for Swan Knight's lances.

Anyway, first model for marines is shaping up very well. I finished putting model together and i just need to fit stuff to avoid clipping. Also textures are mostly done and I only need to make color variations.

All I can say they will look rather unique.

[TheDarkKnight]

You knwo like flag in the wind

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Check out "displacement" in photoshop. That's how I did flags for Swan Knight's lances.

Anyway, first model for marines is shaping up very well. I finished putting model together and i just need to fit stuff to avoid clipping. Also textures are mostly done and I only need to make color variations.

All I can say they will look rather unique.

Ah, I thought that's what you meant, but I wanted to be sure.

It was just a basic GIMP class...and the lesson example actually had a plain French flag with a screenshot from NTW, so I just followed the leader.

[Taro_M]

Just point you in a direction to Improve (IMHO) your sig. I actually like your sig, that gondorian armor in foreground stands out nicely.

BTW: I have been thinking about starting a thread in Mod Workshop section. "Taro's Bag o' tricks" would allow me to share some information about techniques I use to make my units. Lets just say there is a thing or two that Im not doing like it is described in Tome of Knowledge.

[paradamed]

Could you also preview the officers for Dol Amroth, pls?

[Araval]

BTW: I have been thinking about starting a thread in Mod Workshop section. "Taro's Bag o' tricks" would allow me to share some information about techniques I use to make my units. Lets just say there is a thing or two that Im not doing like it is described in Tome of Knowledge.

Good idea!

[Taro_M]

Could you also preview the officers for Dol Amroth, pls?

I dont have them made at this moment. I want to finish everything before moving to them.

[Taro_M]

Allright! First model for Dol Amroth Marines is finished!

I kept overall concept and simply improved model and textures. While this is lighter version, Im going to make upgrade as well.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

How do you like them guys?

[Emperor of Hell]

Really great work Taro, can't wait for the 0.75 release

[TheDarkKnight]

[Araval]

They look cool!

[TheDarkKnight]

Does anyone else think the swords look like gladii?

Not that I'm complaining. I think it looks great.

[Spitfire -WONDERBOLT!]

Not sold on the bandanna, they're gondorian, not ninjas. But other wise, awesome, althoguht I think they might be a bit cold in the snow with such short sleeves.

[Taro_M]

Not sold on the bandanna, they're gondorian, not ninjas. But other wise, awesome, althoguht I think they might be a bit cold in the snow with such short sleeves.

They arent anything big, they just create more diversity. Also Osgiliath veterans have them as well.

As fo short sleeves: it has been something I wanted to do for a LONG time. Keep in mind that Dol Amroth Marines are sailors that sail on an LotR equivalent of Mediterranean sea (talking about climate).

Does anyone else think the swords look like gladii?

Yeah, didnt you notice that Yeomen Archers have same weapon?

[paradamed]

Nice unit! I liked the short sleeves. The dagger is a nice touch.