i like the engraving idea. i didnt spend much time on the texturing(only enough to get by) but when i do, ill use your idea. the legs do appear to be too short due to the vest coming over the hips, the shadows being too dark to see, and the armor as well as the perspective throwing it off. the hips actually start under the chestplate just below where the flare starts. i used a guide so im pretty sure its close. i think maybe they need to be wider, that may be the problem. thanks for the crit.
i have him animated in my final project. only prob was it was rushed animation for deadline so a lot of it is crappy. the setup on the armor was tricky to keep it together and have it move seamlessly like real armor- i have to admit i am proud of it. i would post the animation but i cant upload video files on my site. i need to get a new server, geocities sucks(its only good for simple stuff ). i dont have a face texture for him either so thats the next step for him.