Crossbone Gundam: X1

This is the first piece of a commission. The image is NOT the commission, the model is. The image serves to show that the model has been completed up to some point. The model has been delivered for inspection. Once the OK has been given, the X2, X3 and Skullheart will move forward.

This is the CROSS BONE Gundam (or the F97 series of mobile suits) from the Cross Bone Gundam MANGA series. This particular iteration is the X1. The X2, X3 and Scullheart and other variations are incredibly similar in appearance to differing degrees. The weapon in the right hand is the ZanBuster, the combination of the Zanber (like a broadsword shaped beam saber en pirate motif) and the Buster Gun (a single handed, firearms in pirate motif). This Gundam is equipped with a core fighter, which is the origin of the protruding "Crossbone" boosters in the back.

Note:
The commission did not include the "Anti-beam cloak" which I've pitifully attempted to recreate for effect. Unfortunately, Lightwave's CLOTHFX aren't anything to (write) home about and so after 4 days of pulling my hair out, this is what it has come down to.

Software: Lightwave 3d 8.3 (modelling, rendering)
Photoshop (textures)
Hexagon v2.1 (UV mapping)
Fireworks/Freehand (Logos/insignias)

Gundam is (c) Sunrise/Bandai/Sotsu Agency