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Marketing and Art
It's been a long time since I published my thoughts here :)I really wanted to, but to my regret I couldn’t find the time until now.Today I want to think in text form about the fact that in any creative activity, marketing is very important if you want your efforts to generate income.For a long time I didn’t want to accept this, thinking that since I made something and published it, for example on CGTrader, that would be enough, because people themselves would find what they were looking for. But now I am beginning to understand that I w...
Gil-Galad Spear Aeglos
The spear is ready ^_^Also, January 13, 2024 I will be removing the Nazgul Sword from the free access for the Patrons. So have time to download the files if you plan to print it in the future ;)total length: 2750mmblade length: 1020mmshaft length: 1730mmThere are c versions: cut (for printing on printers with a print area of 200x200x200mm), cut (for printing on printers with a print area of 400x400x400mm) and uncut.The cut version has holes for rods: in the blade there are holes for 2 rods: 5x370mm and 5x460mm, in the shaft there are also holes...
Gil-Galad Spear process
Almost finished sketch of the ornament :)Part of the floral design will be pressed into the blade, and part will rise above it
Happy holidays <3
For one week you can download this helmet from my store for free ^_^
Gil-Galad Spear process
"Gil-galad wields a well-made spearThe Orc will fear my point of iceWhen he sees me, in fear of deathHe will know my name: Aeglos"
Gil-Galad Spear started ^_^
It's will be quite long - 9ft (2743mm) :D
About Fountain Guard and Soldier sets
I posted this on the Patreon Store:Fountain Guard Chestplate AdditionsFountain Guard Shoulder Pads with GorgetFountain Guard HelmetIn the event that you want to buy the entire set, please wait a little and do not buy these models one by one :) The set will be cheaper, I will make it at a discount.In the future I plan to collect all these models into one Fountain Guardian set. But if you only need one of the items listed above, then I won’t stop you :DI also want to place the Soldier of Gondor set in the Patreon store, which is already availab...
When eating an elephant piece by piece, don't forget about the elephant
The-who-forgot-about-the-elephant xDNow I'm working on preparing the Fountain Guard Shoulder pads for publication on 3D stocks and the Patreon store. They were made to order and the customer wanted me to make only the shoulders and did not need a gorget. And now the time has come to load the shoulder pad model into the store.I exported the files, made renders, processed them in a graphics editor and prepared to upload the files to the store the next day. Everything seems to be fine, the process is divided into stages, the elephant is eaten ...
King of the Dead Sword
This beautiful sword is ready ^_^Also, December 13, 2023 I will be removing the 3d Age Gondorian Infantry Shield from the free access for the Patrons. So have time to download the files if you plan to print it in the future ;)Be careful :) The 3D model is very high poly (23 million polygons), as the surface of the sword is very detailed.There are 3 versions of the sword:king_of_the_dead_sword_cut-for-200x200x200king_of_the_dead_sword_separated-partsking_of_the_dead_sword_one-pieceThe "king_of_the_dead_sword_separated-parts" and "kin...
King of the Dead Sword in progress
I've finished almost all the sculpting work (I'll just have to work on the surface of the blade).It took me the whole working day to sculpt the pommel, and sculpting the handle with the guard took another 2 working days. I love the sculpting process, and this sword gave me the opportunity to look at the details and try to convey them in my work :)I'm happy with how I'm turning out and the finished piece will be beautiful and detailed ^_^
Planning\time management\lists
Part IIThis is a continuation of my thoughts on planning. Part I is here.My partner has a huge contribution to all this - it was he who helped me find and maintain a way in which I can live more comfortably. We came to this after several years of living together.My psyche works in such a way that if I planned something and, most importantly, wrote it with my own hand in my diary, then I will do it. To put it simply, there is only what I wrote down in the plan. The rest doesn't exist.I used to constantly forget to do something and put it off...
King of the Dead Sword in progress
The sword is ready for sculpting :)
Planning\time management\lists
Part IWhen I started writing for this post, I didn’t expect it to be a large volume. Therefore, I decided to split the resulting text into two parts. The second part will be in one of the following posts.Continuing my thoughts that I may have Autism Spectrum Disorder.I understand that this Patreon page is dedicated to 3D models mainly from The Lord of the Rings, and the following reflections stray from this idea. In this regard, please let me know if you don’t really like this topic, I will understand and will not be upset :)This is very im...
King of the Dead Sword in progress
I'm already working on it ^_^
Announcement
So, here is the order of release of 3D models for the next 3 months ^_^
Aragorn's Elven Dagger
So, the dagger with accessories is readyAlso, November 25, 2023 I will be removing the Fountain Guard Spear and Gondorian Soldier Spear from the free access for the Patrons. So have time to download the files if you plan to print it in the future ;)Wall plaque dimensions:width - 270mmheight - 480mmdepth - 16mmBuckles:-big buckle -for a strip of leather 35mm wide- tip - for a strip of leather 15mm wide-small buckle - for a strip of leather 15mm wideDagger dimensions:-total length - 500mm-blade length - 340mm-handle length - 160mmScabbard dimensi...
About Support
Today I want to share my thoughts about you, Patrons :)I regularly watch videos about working in Blender, DIY, creating cosplay and the like. And often, at the end of the video, the authors say: “Thank you for the likes, subscriptions, comments and to my Patrons on Patreon.” For me, these words never had any connection with reality; I perceived it as similar to a like/subscription.But now that you are here with me, I began to feel it more vitally. I see that my work is converted into your support. Although there are not many of you yet, it ...
Poll
Thank you all so much for offering so many options ^_^I saved them all for myself in order to refer to this list in the future for ideas for 3D models.This is especially true for the ideas you proposed for helmets. At the moment I am making models of weapons and shields for Patreon, since I made helmets and armor for 3D stock.But perhaps in the future I will think about making not only shields and weapons for Patreon, but adding variety and periodically making something out of helmets and armor elements.At the moment I have selected the options...
Next 3D model?
In the comments to this post, please write what 3D model of a weapon or shield you would like next month.I will collect your wishes and make a poll ^_^
Gil-Galad Shield
I made a shield, I'm posting it so you can download and print it ^_^Also, November 13, 2023 I will be removing the High Elven Warrior Shield from the free access for the Patrons. So have time to download the files if you plan to print it in the future ;)shield parameters:-height 1380mm-width 540mmThere are 3 versions to choose from:-gil-galad_shield_uncut-gil-galad_shield_cut_400x400x400-gil-galad_shield_cut_200x200x200
Gil-Galad shield process
The shield is almost ready. I'm already working on a cut version.
Thoughts on the second version of the handle
When I saw the comments on my post about the second version of the handle, I wanted to respond in the comments, but later decided to make a separate post. I thought someone might be interested in reading about my way of working and thoughts.Thanks for your answers, Wim and Ryan :)I started thinking about a second version of the handle because I want to make models that are as similar as possible to the original prop. Yes, perhaps some things from the film were made under limited time. But they have already become history in the form in which th...
Handle
After I finished working on the Sword of the Nazgul and made a post about it, one attentive person drew my attention to one detail.It turned out that I took as a basis for my work a replica of the sword, which differs from the original. The sword from the film does not have a metal ring on the handle, and the pommel is also slightly different.What I'm thinking about: I want to make a second version of the Sword of Nazgul handle in the future that will match the original from the movie.My nature as a perfectionist gives me no rest and requir...
Announcement
I've been thinking a lot about what to choose as my next model for you. And first I settled on the Gil-Galad shield.Do you like this choice or do you want something different?You can write your wishes in the comments, and if there are several options, I will make a poll to select the next 3D model.P.S. News for those who are waiting for Aragorn's dagger. It's almost ready and I'll post it soon :)I've already made a scabbard and a wall plaque for it. All I have to do is model the buckles and make a version with a cut model fo...
Wall plaque for the Nazgul Sword
filesAlso, 17 October 2023 I will be removing the High Elven Warrior Sword from the free access for the Patrons. So have time to download the files if you plan to print it in the future;)there are 2 versions:-uncut (with pins that are separated from the plaque and printed separately)-cut for printing on printers with a print area of 200x200x200mm.The cut version has special grooves for easy assembly of printed parts.plaque parameters:width: 280mmheight: 400mmthickness: 15mm
Nazgul Sword
filesThere are 2 versions of the sword:-uncut-cut for printing on printers with a print area of 200x200x200mmSword parameters:total length: 1350mmblade length: 1017mmblade thickness: 10mmhandle length: 323mmguard width: 314mmThe cut version provides for the use of rod for both the blade with handle and the guard.Rod size:for sword: 5x1170mmfor guard: 2 pieces, 5x130mm eachI also plan to make a plaque for this sword.
