Toothless' Tail Fin from HTTYD 3 - Model Showcase + Animation

Thanks for 300 subs! Click read more to find out about the model....
Also about the audio at the end? I forgot to to remove it so it sounds pretty odd*
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The auto tail fin model was started 12/04/2024 and finished 02/07/2024.
When I first began, I believed I would be able to finish it before 20/04/2024- that was in 6 days.
As you can see, that didn't happen!
Which version of the fin did I make? I made the automatic one from HTTYD 3 (I didn't want to have to do the saddle and ropes that went with the other ones!).
I added a 'fire-proof' scale mixture texture made from a noise node
The tail loop is fitted with straps (much like the one on a watch). I modelled them off my own watch!
The clips and bolts create the illusion of connecting the cloth to the loop.
And yeah. Basically there's a lot of detail in that small model.
If you're thinking "but you missed the guide rod that goes on the real fin", well, I had to remove a total of 4 details in order for the weight painting to work properly (I don't know much about it- it was easier to remove the offending object than try to fix it).
They included 3 bolts, and the guide rod (sadly).
I'll consider giving the fin model away on my website sometime soon, so leave a like if you like the sound of that!
(I will have to check with ‪@fulonimationstudios2408‬ to see if it's ok, as it uses her model)
*Hiccup is ACTUALLY saying "Let's give this baby a shot" and "Attaboy, looking sharp bud!"
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Font in video made by me...
It's called Kattcrazy Hand, and you can download it from my website! summersketches.com/product-ta...
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00:00 - Intro and Details
00:14 - Circle Loop
00:21 - Close-Up
00:33 - Animation
00:42 - Comparison
00:48 - Outro
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