Minor Project: Modelling The Samurai Character - Chest And Armour

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 Today I began remodelling the Samurai character using the new drawings as reference. This time I'm going to build the character up in layers rather than as one model, starting with the main body and then the armour on top as advised by my tutors. 

I re-watched the Jetpack Jones body modelling video as I went to ensure I was modelling the character correctly. 





























After completing the main body. I then began modelling the armour on top. This was done by duplicating the model and then cutting out the shape I wanted. 








Overall I am happy with where I have got to so far with the model. I will continue to build up the model using this method. 












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