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Continue with my Appleseed project. Akin Shone is a fictional character I created. The idea is based on Deunan’s troop in the opening of the movie. One of the team members is an african holding a rocket launcher. In designing the character I also came up with an idea that this soldier has lost his right eye and ear during war. He has become a cyborg since then.

Photoshop CG’s
CG concept was based on the team were engaging with enemies in the middle of the ruined city.

Parts Breakdown:
Head – BBI Bobcat, modified (see below)
Body – BBI G3.5, arms repainted
Hands – loose part bought in Japan
Vest – Dragon urban vest
Pants – Dragon urban cammo
Boots – loose part bought in Japan
Rocket Launcher – custom made (see below)
Hand Gun – Hot Toys Deunan
Hand Gun Holster – Soldier Story
Pouch – Very Hot

Head Sculpt Modification
The idea of this cyborg head is reference to Manuel Aeacus in Appleseed Ex Machine. Half of the skull is covered with alloy with artificial eye and ear implanted. To sculpt this, first I made a thin sheet of epoxy putty. Then place the sheet on the head and remove excessive parts. Use sculpting tool and knife to create the shape and linings while the putty is still soft. Use a motor grinder to refine the shape. The cyber eye is from HT SDU NVG. Finally add bolt parts and decal to enrich details.

Rocket Launcher Customization
The rocket launcher is made of parts coming from various weapon. The main base is a AT-4. I added the grip and trigger from a FIM-43. The mounting rail on top is from FAMAS rifle. Finally the target homing device is from an Armored Core weapon kit with other details added. The result resembles to the one in the movie.