Shock Trooper.

[Murdoc82]

Hey guys,
Great art and artist here, been checking it out for a while. This is my first post, I think. Its a personal project that I am working on with a friend, what do you guys think?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/shocktroop1.jpg

[Form]

nice texture, nice light. got more?

[koroshiya001]

Seconded.

[Murdoc82]

Thanks for the comments guys, please feel free to crit, I need all the help I can get. Heres the concept sketch I did for this character.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/shocktroopConcept.jpg

[Staz Johnson]

First off, let me say that every time I see one of these armoured space-marine types all I can think of is the Stormtroopers from Star Wars...however, the last time I mentioned that I got shot down in flames by the other posters, so maybe it's just me.

So, judging this on it's own merits. I actually prefere the original sketch (white armour, I would like to see a bigger copy of this pic) to the first version you posted, the pose seems more natural plus we get to see more of your actual design, I for one didn't pick up on the ammo pouches around his waist from looking at the black armour render.

I like the idea of the lights in the helmet (what practical purpose they may serve I have no idea...but they look cool) & on the whole the armour looks functional. I'd like to see a more detailed drawing of his rifle, & perhaps some close-up studies of various details of the armour especially the helmet. Plus maybe show us how the whole thing works from the back.

[Arne S.]

great, but the pics could be a little bigger!

[perineum]

I like this one. Texture is great. As for crits I would like to point out that his right arm(our left) looks a little wonky. I also think a "classical" sketchy wash type background would be helpful. The lights on the helmet however cool, on a technical level would impair the soldier's vision as well as make a lighted target for enemies.
Overall, cool. Just needs some minor tweaks IMO.