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    Narsil/Andúril, Flame of the West Work In Progress

    Bennie Griffin(bc_griffin)
    My progress on "Narsil" and "Andúril, Flame of the West". Currently working on the cross-guard. I am planning on creating both versions. This project is throwing some rough curveballs however stepping aside is not an option. For those who don't know the History of these long swords... "Narsil" was a longsword wielded by King Elendil during the War of the Last Alliance, and used by his son, Isildur, to cut the "The Ring of Power" from Sauron's hand during the final battle of that war. It was later reforged into "Andúril, Flame of the West".
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    • Ingmar Franz(duerer)

      bc_griffin Thank you for the insights into your creative processes 😀! I'm fascinated by the beauty of your artistic creations 😊!

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    • Bennie Griffin(bc_griffin) author

      @duererThank you Ingmar. 😊 🙏 The easiest part (believe me) was the pommel below the grip that forms one part of the hilt.

      The cross-guard was the part where I was struggling the most. If you start with bad topology and not plan ahead properly then you might as well start again.

      You don't need to dream anymore Ingmar, you're achieving that dream already. I know you will be great one day.

      We will have this discussion again soon in the near future when people start to give you the compliments I am receiving from you.

      Yes, creative shrimp! You won't go wrong there.

      Take care dear Ingmar.

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    • Ingmar Franz(duerer)

      bc_griffin And I thought that this was "just" a short warm-up for you 😉. However, your work is very impressive and something I'm dreaming of achieving it one (hopefully not too far away 😉) day myself as well. When it comes to hardsurface modeling, maybe the courses from Creative Shrimps on Blendermarket could help. One is even named "50 Modeling Issues From Hell (In Blender)" 👹🔥😉😁!

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    • Bennie Griffin(bc_griffin) author

      duerer No need for retopology. This is a hardsurface model designed from the ground up. 😊 I used the knife tool to isolate the blade into different shards. I must be completely honest Ingmar, this project is a lot harder than I originally anticipated. With every project that I create there is always new obstacles that I face, however I always find a way to get it done. Thank you Ingmar, will do. 😊 🙏

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    • Ingmar Franz(duerer)

      Thanks, bc_griffin 😀! Splitting such an object into several pieces, even if it looks like one piece (with the exception of the black handle part) certainly makes it easier for retopology. Or is this still the sculpted mesh 🤔? Please also take care of yourself dear Bennie 😊!

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    • Bennie Griffin(bc_griffin) author

      duerer That is a good question. I think it may be 5 or 6. Something I will have to confirm. 😊

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    • Bennie Griffin(bc_griffin) author

      duerer Thank you Ingmar. 😊 🙏 I am pleased to know that you like my progress. Take care of yourself dear Ingmar. 😊

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    • Ingmar Franz(duerer)

      Oh, one question, @bc_griffin: Your sword consists of how many separate pieces?

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    • Ingmar Franz(duerer)

      Wow, bc_griffin, you're truely bringing Middle Earth to life. I'm totally fascinated 😀! Keep up the good work 👍!

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