The brief for this model and subsequent range is that they have a gritty almost dark comic feel. I did not want scientifically accurate representations of real world animals but convincing models that would fit well with the range of models sculpted by the likes of Mark Copplestone and Steve Saleh. I think anything hyper-realistic would not fit well along sculpts from these two gentlemen. I do plan on having an older, scarred up silverback model that is more on all fours rather than standing tall. This guy represents his black back son.
Jodee