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# 16 10-05-2006 , 04:51 PM

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it's getting there, definately got some character this one.

From the screens though i'd say you've got far too many polys for the shell, you should be able to get a similar result with half that, not so much a problem at the moment but it could result in one if you're planning on animating this little dude.

Looking good though, i do like the idea of him wearing the shell as an item of clothing user added image

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# 17 16-05-2006 , 05:33 AM

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ok another update this shell is going in a different direction more of a costume that he will be able to change for different occasions

I will do the normal shell then spice it up with tuxedo version and other ideas I recieve from everyone user added image

... that is if anyone still watches this thread.

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# 18 17-05-2006 , 11:50 PM

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Any C&C?

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# 19 17-05-2006 , 11:51 PM

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welll, its very cartoony... not really much to crit. no, no crits for this model! (if you want cartoony style. not my style, but I like yours! user added image

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# 20 18-05-2006 , 03:10 AM

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Thanks for the comment...Updates to come.

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# 21 20-05-2006 , 12:55 AM

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another update. Will start on the different costums soon.

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# 22 20-05-2006 , 01:27 PM

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definate improvement on the shell there, looking good :p

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# 23 20-05-2006 , 02:38 PM

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Thanks for the comments. I am going to try and model John Travolta's outfit from Saturday Night fever because I want to animate my turtle just like the scene where John is walking down the street and that awesome music is playing.

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# 24 20-05-2006 , 03:21 PM

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If you want to make it cartoon, wouldn't u use Toon tools? I am asking. Im very impressed that you are new and made ur own character already.

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# 25 20-05-2006 , 03:44 PM

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I want it more like how Over the Hedge or Shrek is done like. I am going for that effect. Thanks for the kind words.

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# 26 21-05-2006 , 03:47 PM

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Here is a tiny update

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I am going to start texturing soon.

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# 27 21-05-2006 , 03:51 PM

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cool!

good luck with texturing

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# 28 21-05-2006 , 03:55 PM

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man this character is coming a long way ..i am very impressed ..you do have the over the hedge look now and the shell is 10 times better .... cant wait to see the progress on this .... user added image

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# 29 25-05-2006 , 08:05 PM

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I am stuck on how to create this effect for my texture. See the picture below of the Over the Hedge Turtle well I am trying to mimic the color scheme. I want to know how to create the greenskin with a highlight of brown on it. Any help would be appreciated. THanks.