Castle GreySkull

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Castle GreySkull

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Greetings!

Finally finished! This build is a bit sloppy, but honestly I was just trying to finish it.. It was way more parts intensive that I originally intended, and really was an exploration in techniques I hadn't used before. by the time I was done, I felt I could have done a better job in the front from where I started and the overall design, but such is life :D



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Incredible texturing throughout the build, and the round towers are carried off beautifully :o
I think the "sloppy" feeling actually adds to the build. The wooden section on the top of the back tower adds a nice bit of color/contrast :)
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That's pretty impressive and it brings back memories from my teens. Now... where's Cringer? :lol:
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very impressive work on the round towers, I love it!
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Very well done. I particularly like the fangs.
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That is a very well done build! Superb towers! :D
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The texture of the overall build is amazing. Those round towers are inspiring. Great job! :)
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Yea Frontpage material :D
Good thing it got up there, because I would had forgotten to comment on this masterpiece :D

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There is no need to think this is sloppy, if it is it only helps as soccerkid said. Oh man I loved Masters of the universe when I was a kid and this brings back so memories.
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Wow great build! I was always more of a Thundercats fan myself :wink: but I remember He-Man. The texturing is excellent and the skull face is very well-done. Great job!
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Congrats on the CC front page AND being featured on TBB! You are becoming a regular blog mainstay! :D
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Really impressive man! I like how the entrance collapses downward to make an opening jaw. Very clever, and effective shaping and texturing too!
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Totally awesome build! I love the little brown part, contrasts nicely.
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