[W.I.P.] Concept Art Skull Warrior

[LeKrahka]

Updates going from 10/10/17 and beyond that are most likely going to be found in the last post of the topic

As a huge lover of concept art, and someone who is very much willing to present their M.O.C.-ing skills, I decided on creating one of the Skull Villain concepts.

-This here being based off the purple, Skull Basher-like, warrior concept:

(Authors notes on bottom of topic.)

Overall Look

(More front-of-the-body based shot)

@Nyran shot

Arm Build/Overview

Leg Build/Overview

Authors Notes

• The color, all the red will be soon changed to trans-purple.
  -I might change some of the CCBS bones to purple in the legs.
  -The trans-red rib-cage will be changed to regular silver.

• The little two Exo-Force arms are something temporary I am still considering whether I should keep as they give off a more armored look. (Opinions on this will be highly sought after)

• The torso, from the back-photo/@Nyran shot, is a make-■■■■■ temporary construction meant to help me with capturing shape. I am still considering whether this should just stay as a regular gear-function, (Hint, hint, opinions needed).

• The horns, which are nearly as long as in the concept, were probably the best-looking option, without getting in the way, or just looking awkward.

• The weapons will come later.

[Blue_Robots]

I think his head is to far into the torso.

[LeKrahka]

I’ve considered it, as in the concept art it sticks out beyond the torso piece. Although, even the shortest length CCBS bone just makes it look awkward and hunched. I believe this is something an alternate torso can fix?

[KingOfCatfish]

The ribs are cool, and the chest better pictures that are less foggy would be nice

[LeKrahka]

I wanted to lazily go with a Skull Villain 2015 ribcage piece, but, in the end, I went with the more accurate ribs. The picture quality is something I understand, but, there are a few issues keeping me from doing it.

[rainsong]

I think the torso could be a bit taller and the ribcage a bit narrower. It looks too short and bulky as it is, and it seems like that’s how it varies from the concept art. I like the upper body and legs. The horns don’t look right, but I agree that there probably isn’t a better option (definitely not one that I could think of).

[Jack_Frost]

Edited title to get rid of possible confusion - Jack_Frost

[Payinku]

Those lower arms are the definition of overdesigned, there is no reason that shouldn’t just use a size 3 bone.

The exposed technic on the back should be covered.

Otherwise it’s pretty alright.

[SirKeksalot]

Why are his lower arms build that way instead of just using a normal CCBS bone?

[Moa]

The lower arms are more complicated then they need to be.

[Azani]

You know, I’m quite a fan of the inherent design, to the degree that the sunken head and the foot design feel befitting of the character. However, I would take the step of lengthening the legs, mostly because they seem more realistic for a character with an exposed ribcage, as well as because the concept art seemed to illustrate the character in that style.

Yeah, Skull Basher was pretty burly, but it was a special kind of calculated, layered, burly; this guy could look a little more undead.

[Toa_Kasai]

I was pretty sure that piece of concept art was more based on skull basher, given the purple, the horns, and the brutish appearance, but good MOC none the less. Can I use that forearm design?

[Sammythekat]

why use the forearm design? it’s an overly-complicated way of not using a CCBS bone.

[Toa_Kasai]

Because it’s a great way to replicate the length of the second shortest ccbs bone and still have an armor shell, and it looks great.

[Stoax]

The back could use some coverage, but the design is otherwise pretty nice.

[Onepu123]

the moc has a lot of gaps in it, but otherwise I like this moc

[LeKrahka]

@Jack_Frost Oh, what I would do without people like you.

@Payinku (Is that a “Hey, that’s pretty good” alright, or a “meh” alright?)
@moa
@SirKeksalot
@Sammythekat
One step ahead of y’all, already changed it out. I was trying to give the arms an extra articulation point, but, it ain’t a deal of matter now.

@Toa_Kasai And yes, as Payinku stated, sadly, those are the same length as a size three bone. Possibly a cell shorter, sorry to disappoint. However, I have been working on a way to incorporate armor shells into size 2 CCBS bone pieces, (Nudge, nudge).

@Azani I’ll lengthen the upper legs up, as the lower leg area is already long enough as it is. Expect pictures tomorrow, and thank you for the detailed contribution.

@jayzor17 I’ll probably put pictures out of different horns for the public. What I can try doing for the torso is cleaning the lower half of it, as in, the tires and hand-connector piece. I may also try moving the entire construction up by one pinhole. Thank you for the detailed comment.

@Onepu123 What gaps would you specifically be talking about? If those are the ones in the torso, the rib attachment points/area is also meant to represent this “exo-skeleton”/decaying muscle, in a sense.

@Stoax The back is temporary, as I am still waiting for people to respond on whether I should keep the gear-function, or trying something different. As was attempted with the rest of the skull villain sets. Any quick-thoughts on that, since you brought that up?

[Toa_Kasai]

@LeKrahka

However, I have been working on a way to incorporate armor shells into size 2 CCBS bone pieces

I really hope to see that then.

[LeKrahka]

Well, I took a bit too long with this.

Update #1 (6/4/17):
In summary, I fixed up the color displacements around the figure, and removed the hand-connecter and tire off from the pelvis area.

Here are some of the pictures, just two action shots and a size comparison.

(Concept art reference image up at the top of the original post)

Picture #1:

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Picture #2:

Picture #3:

Update #3 (10/10/17):
After a short months break I have decided to keep up with this topic, and am returning with a “weapons” update. Just to clear up, the decided final design is in the warrior’s left hand (our right), meanwhile the one on his right arm (our left) is a place holder to make the illusion he has two of said design for photos. One thing to also mention, I’ve increased the leg height by a single axle hole with friction adders. Please do share your thoughts and feedback, other than just likes.

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Picture #3:

If any of you please can, then do rate what I have so far.

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