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ABOUT HIGHPOLY:
Hi there, welcome again!
I share with you here new updates and some High Poly renders of the Pelayo Molero sword. I've used a lot of high-res references to make it as close to the real thing as possible.
The sword design has different Germanic/Visigoths elements and ornamentation, we can also find on the Grip and Pommel different symbolism about that. Do you remember the "Romantic Languages" or "Vulgar Latin"? Well, that can also be found on these parts. (In my previous blog post you can see the Blockmesh and something more info about that).
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(Front - Side- Back Perspective View)
"Nil Volentibus Arduum"
"Nothing is impossible for those who have the will"
LATIN LANGUAGE:
In the Iberian Peninsula, the Visigoths have mainly used two different languages, their native Gothic language known as "Gutisko Razda" and the Vulgar Latin incorporated on their way through the Roman Empire.
I worked on the font of the sword using "Moon Runes Font" as a base and editing it in Photoshop, then I applied it by UV projection in ZBrush.
(Close up Pommel view)
(Top perspective view)
INSIDE THE 3D:
To work on the blade, I used Fusion 360 to get an exact precision in measurements and proportions. After that, I did a very quick retopology in Topogun 3.
(Working in Fusion 360)
Blade Lenght: 788 mm
Blade Base: Width 50 mm / Thickness 5 mm
20 mm From Tip: Width 18 mm / Thickness 2 mm
The rest of the other pieces were worked on ZBrush and Maya.
(Pelayo Molero Sword and Ring screenshot in ZBrush)
Well, thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy it as I do. In the next post, I'll be working on the Nordic helmet and shield. After that, I'll work on the Character Blockmesh. All the best! :D