Doppelsolder

E of Alshire · Post by **E of Alshire** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 1:45 pm

German unique unit in Age of Empires III.

Doppelsoldner
Fidora

Reference

babyjawa · Post by **babyjawa** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 1:52 pm

Everything is great except I think it should have a different torso. Probably the other fright knight one. It looks very clean. I can't spot any glue marks.

Sir Drake · Post by **Sir Drake** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:35 pm

He needs more flashy clothing, Doppelsoldners and Landsknecht always wore brightly colored clothing. Perhaps you can give him an imperial armada cuirass? Other than that, he looks great.

Moroder · Post by **Moroder** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:41 pm

Very cool! I agree with the others, and perhaps a different 'glove' color could be great. Still, the creation looks very similar to the sketch.

The Hordesman · Post by **The Hordesman** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:56 pm

Aye, more colors (he is from the time of happy colors not the dark ages, afterall) and some other torso (studded armor isnt really what they seem to wear).

Else, I like him. The belt is a plus.

E of Alshire · Post by **E of Alshire** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:33 pm

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EofAl ... ner_-3.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EofAl ... ner_-4.jpg

Are these any better? I can't decide on a color scheme yet - feel free to suggest. I like the darker colors, and I know it's not accurate... but I like them.

I would use an Armada curiass, but
1. I don't have one
2. Those rolled-back sleeves are already conflicting enough as it is, and if I were to pay Bricklink price for one, I'm afraid it'd get scratched

Ah well. Open to improvements.
Thanks,
Ethan

ZIGGY! · Post by **ZIGGY!** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:39 pm

Pretty neat kinda dull though.

Modesty · Post by **Modesty** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:24 pm

Whoah, very nice...as Jawa said...no glue, and the cuffs look really cool!

I think he looks fine from what I see in the referance picture, but dang, that's a HUGE SWORD!

Isn't it like...a cat-catcher or something like that?

E of Alshire · Post by **E of Alshire** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:04 am

It's either a Katzbalger or a Flamberg(e), depending on which 'expert' you ask.

The final version, which came out quite well, in my opinion:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EofAl ... ner_-5.jpg
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/EofAl ... ner_-6.jpg

Hope that's better. Note the plate-armor on the hips of the third try, which (in my opinion) enhances the baggy look of the pants.

ZIGGY! · Post by **ZIGGY!** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:58 am

Tis` perfect!Neat cuffs,nice colors,really cool hat,and like Babyjawa said-No glue!

Modesty · Post by **Modesty** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:13 pm

Yeah, the Kaltzbalger, or "cat-slayer", a really long sword with ridges, and points near the hilt. (I think)

I think he looks even better like this...the hip armour is awesome.

Lord Mikal · Post by **Lord Mikal** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:47 am

I don't personally like it, but you did a really nice job at it's very true to your reference. The hat looks just as ridiculous as the picture, though using brighter colors (blue? yellow? purple?) on the hat itself could look better.

On the 'final' version... the dual leg-protecting flanges just look bad. Either use a curiass torso ( since you don't have the armada breastplate) or take the ninja-plate off the legs. In any event, it's a very clean custom.

ZIGGY! · Post by **ZIGGY!** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:52 am

I didnt even notice that leg protection...Lose it

Moroder · Post by **Moroder** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:18 am

Ethan,
The fig looks really better now! And Mikal, about the hat, it can look weird, but it adds a lot to the soldier's concept. It gives, IMO, an 'explorer' look to him (hmm... maybe because it's from the Adventure theme?

).

About the leg protection, I understand your point of view, but looks like the soldier is bearing too much armor now. I would suggest the samurai legs to match the reference pic.

smcginnis · Post by **smcginnis** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:25 am

I like this fig alot (all versions). And I've come to expect a mainly brown/black/dark grey colorscheme from you. It's sort of a signature style

. Love that hat. You could also use the flat end of a lever for the hat decorations.

~smcginnis

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