FINAL FANTASY IV
IRONBACK PROJECT #663 CREATED: FEBRUARY 2022 The Ironback didn't literally have armored plating made from metal, of course, but it earned the name due to its reputation for having a nearly impenetrable hide. Its well-protected body was encased in a natural armored shell, making a built-in defense against predators. The Ironback was related to the Armadilo, but it tended to dwell in different parts of the world—it could be found near Agart or Cave Eblana, often traveling with like-minded BlackLiz or Armadilo companions. Though their hides were tough, the weapons carried by Cecil Harvey and his followers were tougher still—and it was Cecil's group that emerged victorious when these creatures dared to attack. (The original Japanese name for the Ironback was in fact Iron Dress, but it retained the name Ironback for every English-language translation of Final Fantasy IV.) I made my version of the Ironback out of a pangolin figurine manufactured by Safari, Ltd. The design required very little in the way of physical modifications, though I did add a cute little tongue, as well as a couple of spikes on the end of the tail. I painted it using a drybrushing technique, using several different shades of paint in succession, to try to achieve the right look. |
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