Patron Commission May - Old Knight (WIP)

Hello everyone!

Update June 6th

This is the last WIP. I have Posed the model and done the weapons. I am working on the finishing clothes. After that, I will move to the head.

I was expecting to finish this model a bit earlier and do the variations but I lost too much time on the Lions, but that's the way. I was going to share only when done but decided to share it the way it is. The cape will be removable on 3d software like blender.

Due to his armguard's structure, I will be attaching the shield to the arm on the final model but it will be possible to remove it.

I decided to cut the base from this miniature to add the bible (Wich I will still sculpt).

Update June 5th

I have finished detailing the body and will add more once posed. Added a second head option (No wrinkles and not bald) I will use the movie as a hair reference. I will sculpt the beard and hair once posed.

I started blocking out the shapes of the weapons, for the sword I changed a few things because the Guard and shoulder were too big. As you can see on picture the blade is also very long. I don't like the shield from the reference so I kept part of the shape and will add a Lion crest in the front of the shield (It's still too early in shape). I haven't started the Hammer nor the bible.

Update June 3rd

I have added details to the lower part (Except the chainmail), and I will now finish the shoulders. I will also add a few leather belts to the Armguards.

Update June 2nd

I have finished the blocking phase and started adding details and refining shapes. Usually, I like to start from the foot to the head but, this time I tried to sculpt a lion head and make it as if it were some kind of metal sculpture (that's why there are so many sharp corners and crevices). After I made part of the shoulders, Since I already got a Lions head why not make the chest piece... so I added details to the chest armor. I spent a bit more time on the chest than what I was expecting but I think it looks cool.

I am not done for today, I will go back to my routine and detail from the foot to the head.

Update June 1st

I have blocked almost the whole miniature using basic shapes and added a few colors to map the progress. I Will add a bit more volume on the armguards.

Doing this made me think about the variations and what to do. Since he is using 2 different shoulders I will leave the shoulders as separate objects so you can combine them on 3d software and create variations. The cape will be a separate object for delete. I will also sculpt a cloth used by some paladins, that goes from the right and goes over the left shoulder (This will be a variation).

End of update

I have started collecting information for The old knight, to help me in the sculpting process.

The central image of him is the requested.

He will be using a sword and shield, I will try to make him with modular hands. As requested by another Patreon I will also be making a Hammer.

For the pose, I suggest the Top pose on the left or the statue pose, this kind of open pose is great for modular hands. 

The pose from the art reference I feel is kind of awkward for a miniature because I personally don't like swords on the ground. In this particular case, I think he is also using a tactical rock to look cool.

The pictures on the right will give me a bit more info on the details and also will fill the gap where the drawing lacks details, like the foot.

I will be updating this post as I move along in the sculpting process. If you have any suggestions leave them in the comments below

Best regards,

Ivo