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Potential "Light Armor" model, WIP

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Destructavator:
Yes, I know we also need female models for the un-armored model, but I've been itching to work on a Light or standard armor model for the soldiers, and wanted to get something together while the idea was still somewhat fresh in my head.

This is what I have so far, just the body - Later on I can work on a new armored head with a helmet.

The texture skin is of course temporary, especially the "placeholder" texture for the armor pieces.

Winter:
Why does the actual armour part appear to leave much of the shoulders uncovered? Leaving aside the issue of protection, how would you wear the (relatively) heavy vest without anything going over your shoulders?

If you can make it look good, it should have kneepads of some description. The knees are a vulnerable area that should be protected, especially in a job where you normally spend a lot of time landing on them to cower behind cover.  :P

Regards,
Winter

Migel:
IMHO the design of old light armour is fine. I think the best way is to remake it - stout jacket with many pockets and kneepads is fine and looking like a SWAT uniform you always talking... And this armor patches you can leave for adv. light armour or for med. armour.

Destructavator:
Well, here's another try at it - Even if this won't do as "light armor" then perhaps it could be made out to be one of the other types, after a permanent texture is applied.

I added more protection at the top and also increased the shoulder coverage, covered the knees, and have it on the back of the hands of the gloves as well.  It doesn't have huge plates that shield everything, but on the other hand I don't think it would impact mobility too much the way it is now.

Winter:

--- Quote from: Destructavator on October 01, 2009, 10:42:54 pm ---I added more protection at the top and also increased the shoulder coverage, covered the knees, and have it on the back of the hands of the gloves as well.  It doesn't have huge plates that shield everything, but on the other hand I don't think it would impact mobility too much the way it is now.

--- End quote ---

Better. Still needs protection at the crotch, though, that's a vulnerable area which causes debilitating injuries when hit. It'd be silly to leave it uncovered.

Regards,
Winter

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