Samurai Master - Final 10-03

[Mahlikus The Black]

Hello everyone..this is the head of my new project.
Some 121 would be cool. See what you all think.
Thanks.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1033371878mpd.jpg

[Antimorph]

Looks really good at the moment, I'm in no doubt theres lots more good things to go on him. I would expect someone with a scowl like that to have the odd wrinkle. Beard is great, really looking forward to see how this one develops. If its half as good as your others it's going to be a real treat.

[Gerlon]

Very nice, the face perfectly matches the theme. btw did you spell samurai wrong or is samuri something else :confused:

[Frenchy Pilou]

The Mask of Fu Manchu or angry Conficius :)
Pilou =\^o^/=

[Mahlikus The Black]

Thanks for the comments!
:tu:
Glad you like him...and Thank you gerlon, its Samurai *blush*

Here is the conceptual thumbnail. I thought some of you might like to see where I am headed with this fella.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1033398763oge.jpg

[Slosh]

Different style from your other characters, MTB. Good to see you branching out and trying something completely different. Like we talked about, you've got many roads (and heads!) ahead of you. Pun intended. LOL! Interesting to see how this one will develop, but I'm sure it will be up to the quality of your other works.

Bri

[Mahlikus The Black]

Thanks Bri!
Yeah, I am trying to make things a little different now. I can see it in my head fine. The hard part is getting my hands and brain to work together so I can model things differently.
That is actually the third version of him.

Thanks again!

[Mahlikus The Black]

Here is an update! The characters on the sword where made with PS. Lens flare is not set yet.
Comments are welcome.
Thanks guys. :)


http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1033453753ixz.jpg

[Frenchy Pilou]

Hi Mahlikous
Great face !
What is the translate of the blade text ?
I can't read the japan language :)
Pilou *o*
ps May be the string around the head is a little thickly and roundly ? It's like a cordage rop's boat :)

[Mahlikus The Black]

It's actually cryptogram (spelling) of MTB.

**EDIT - Check page 2 for final mats. Thanks **

[rhom]

this fellow is developing along very nicely-great job-I especially like the contrast in the materials.From the sketch you still have more helmet work to do?

[Frenchy Pilou]

Sorry ! What is MTB ?
MountainBike ?
Pilou.

[Mahlikus The Black]

Rhom - Yeah,I still have some helmet modelingto do, some tiny material tweeks, and tons of detail modeling.
Frenchy - MTB is Mahlikus The Black. Just notice the relative position of some of the characters. If a character could represent a letter, those letters woulds spell MTB. :D

[filament9]

Seeing this, from concept to where you've taken him, I think this is very fine work. If anything, as far as 1-2-1 goes, the skin may have a bit too much bump to it. Other than that fairly minor point: :tu: :tu: :cool: :tu: :tu:

[Mahlikus The Black]

Okay, here he is!
Remade the sword shape and repositioned it for a better material appearence. It isn't really final. All I need to do is to add some fine stitching and rivets to the suit...something! I also need to add the detailed edge to the sword. Other then that, I am saying its done.

Asian characters are PS.

Thanks for watching this guy come to life and Thank you all for the comments!

Mike
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1033495932xsz.jpg

[drjjwow]

well done... awesome looking image..

[MrBraun]

Good work MTB !! Well done !!! :D :tu: :tu:

[Gerlon]

Great final image!

[wenna]

wow, this is a great finish! Please post with all the finals done? I would love to see it!

[Mahlikus The Black]

Thanks for the comments everyone.
I will post the new image sometime tonight...maybe tomorrow. I am alittle down and out right now. Need a break from Z.

But once again thank you!

:)

[ztevie-rae]

Very Cool image, Mik !. Welldone . :tu: :cool:

Stevie-rae.

[PusGhetty]

Very good work on this Michael!!! Very cool subject too! He looks really menacing!

[Mahlikus The Black]

Okay, had some outside inspiration on materials so now there are new ones! This IS the final. I'm not touching it anymore...maybe lighting... :) but thats it!

Thank you all for your comments!

Mike
http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1033630168bkr.jpg

*I just updated again because I forgot to snakehook the mustache and beard.*

[MrBraun]

Good update MTB !!! :D :tu: Well done !!

[Ron Harris]

the final update is the best one of the bunch.

[Mentat7]

Yes this is by far the superior image. One note however....the tip of the blade should be more angular shaped more like the end of a parrallelogram and not curved. :tu:

[DMerchen]

Very well done! Use any of those lessons learned from Tuesday night chat? Turned out great! Mentat, you are the detail Master. :D

[Mahlikus The Black]

Thank you very much for your comments. Actually no, nothing from irc. I didn't bake anything. Couldn't figure out a need for it.
But I am still greatful for the comments said then. Made him look tons better!

Thanks again everyone!

[filament9]

Great finish!

[Stargo]

Nice image :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

stargo

[Grub]

This is your best piece yet MTB, well done :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Mik]

Excellent image, really great textures on the final!!
Well done. :D
:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :)

[Mahlikus The Black]

Thanks you all for the great comments. I am really happy with the way it turned out. Thank you Lonnie for clarifying the materials.