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Wouldn't be myself if didn't try to hop on the Trench Crusade hype train. Here's a glimpse on the custom artillery witch for my upcoming Patreon.
Funny how TC is now the new hot shit for wargamers, while I've been following Franchina since 2018. Finally, my extensive occult library can be put to proper use.

@BillyJackman, "stab at the eye" sounds really painful 
But jokes aside, my only critique would be in regard to the eye itself. Right now everything about it is so perfectly round, it seems out of style with the rest of the prop. Maybe if the surface was less smooth and/or the pupil texture not as sharp..?

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After taking another look at the blockout, I quickly realized that disconnecting the arcs was not a good move after all, so I added the missing things and re-arranged everything to resemble the concept a bit more (as I see it at least). I think this way it looks... sturdier:


Next focusing on the eye and fire before addressing the rest of the model, because I was least sure of how to approach it.
The eye is using refraction with a temporary texture: it uses a height map and "eye direction" vectors baked into Vertex Colors via Geometry Nodes. 
The flame is... uhhh, crystalized, because I couldn't figure out another option. Even then, trying to model/sculpt something that vaguely resembles crystals took several failed attempts

I took a stab at the eye statue. I used Blender's fire simulation for the flames.

Hello everyone, I’d like to share my first independent project: a detailed 3D model of the Grand 850 rigid-inflatable boat (RIB). Since I am still a beginner in 3D modeling, this was a massive learning experience for me. My primary objective for this project was to achieve accurate hard-surface geometry representation, clean topology, and understand the workflow for marine vehicles. Technical Specifications: • Modeling Workflow: Sub-D Modeling / High-Poly • Geometry: Clean quad-dominant topology • Software Used: Blender (100% modeled and rendered) As a beginner, I am highly looking forward to your Critique & Comments (C&C). I would especially appreciate feedback on the overall geometric accuracy, hull lines development, topology flow, and edge width consistency. Thanks for watching!

Great work on it @BillyJackman! Glad to see you stuck with it and put some great details into the walls with the drips and dirt.