I've been going around as a writer, but started getting drawn into Concept Art and 3D modeling. I'm currently finishing my studies as a 3D artist and will then be let loose on the world. Beware!
Made a paintover to look into some designs. First it was just nuts and bolts, then came indents and color. Looks a bit crowded now, but I wanted to get everything I could think of in at this early stage.
To be honest I preferred the more minimalistic look you had before. This is more District 9-ish though. If that is what you were going for.
Heh yeah, there is a "bit of everything" on that rifle. Like I said, I wanted to keep open to all kinds of influences. It's very hard for me to do any 3D detailing without visualising what I want to do.
A District 9-ish look is definitely the goal though, so I'm gonna keep some of that. I made a new grip in the meantime and must model a new magazine, too. The Lowpoly is 60% done, all of it unwrapped. Couple more days and the first texture should be in. I agree it should get a clean version, too. So, hopefully I'll make one funky, one "regular" looking texture.