ok removed the edge loops, i shouldnt havent left them on there,thanks for reminding me to remove them, :) my total tri count is up to 3408 right now, wonder if i should normal map some stuff if i could,
aside from a very uninspiring model, I agree on the to much slices they could be easily reduce, just select the loops alt+l (with shortcut override enabled) and then ctrl+backspace to remove them without killing the faces. edit: snap seems I have been to slow