Buzzsaw Posted August 9, 2015 I see your face before my eyes... https://www.flickr.c...157656958847002 (Flickr album, too lazy to tidy up the link) 2007 was possibly my favorite year, so I decided to remake the Barraki. Individual shots in the album, and the group pose is a homage to the original poster. Constructive criticism is highly appreciated, these aren't perfect and I want these to be the best they can be. Changes: Make Ehlek thinner and remove a lot of spikes Remove Takadox leg armor Remove some blades off Pridak's back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quisoves Pugnat Posted August 9, 2015 Tis' the season for Barraki revamps! It's fascinating to see the differences between these and TheOneVeyronian's versions. Both groups are valid and recognizable variants on the same things, whilst nonetheless employing radically different styles and mechanics. Ehlek and Pridak are the best, both quite stunning. Next is Mantax, then Kalmah, with Takadox and Carapar as the weakest. The last two aren't bad, just a bit awkward. Carapar's proportions are off, and the gap between his legs and torso is rather unsightly. He also needs a different right-arm. It's too small, and contrasts badly with his left one. Takadox is one revision away from being fantastic. The Metru-armor and the Rahkshi head don't fit. The former is too ornate, clashing with his general aesthetic, while the latter is a deformity. I quite like his crossbow. It's a nice take on the squid-launchers. All in all, these are quite impressive. I look forward to seeing your future creations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Outsider Posted August 9, 2015 Nicely done! Carapar's proportions are off, and the gap between his legs and torso is rather unsightly. He also needs a different right-arm. It's too small, and contrasts badly with his left one. To be fair, real-life crabs often have similar pincer proportions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysteriouspi Posted August 10, 2015 These are really fantastic. True to the original sets but with more character. Takadox looks too tall, though I suspect it's only because his limbs are so spindly, not because he actually has too much height. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Very Agile Cat Posted August 10, 2015 They look good, but a bit... overdone? They seem complicated just to be complicated, rather than as a side effect of incresed size or streamlining the designs. And I surprisingly find the lack of grabby-grabby mandibles to really alter the character of the headsculpts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzsaw Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Carapar's proportions are off, and the gap between his legs and torso is rather unsightly. He also needs a different right-arm. It's too small, and contrasts badly with his left one. Takadox is one revision away from being fantastic. The Metru-armor and the Rahkshi head don't fit. The former is too ornate, clashing with his general aesthetic, while the latter is a deformity. Updates Fixed up his right arm to have the same bicep, but it's staying uneven because crabs have a similar uneveness to their claws. Didn't know what you mean by gap, so I completely changed up his torso. Takadox's armor was removed, but now, I don't really know what to do with him. Getting suggestions from others. They look good, but a bit... overdone? They seem complicated just to be complicated, rather than as a side effect of incresed size or streamlining the designs. And I surprisingly find the lack of grabby-grabby mandibles to really alter the character of the headsculpts. Simplified Pridak and Ehlek, covered up Carapar more. Thanks for the feedback! Edited August 10, 2015 by Buzzsaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quisoves Pugnat Posted August 14, 2015 Updates Fixed up his right arm to have the same bicep, but it's staying uneven because crabs have a similar uneveness to their claws. Didn't know what you mean by gap, so I completely changed up his torso. Sorry for not responding sooner. Carapar looks much better. The gap is gone, and his new arm fits like a glove. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meowmachine Posted August 18, 2015 I have to say they are big improvements. As much as I liked the original sets, I mostly read the books and I imagined the Barraki as imposing warlords as opposed to creepy sea creatures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLazyChicken Posted August 21, 2015 Wow great job! As a fan of the Barraki, I really like these! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
