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!
Wireframe of the model, at 1.5 tris. I could save some, by taking away the backsides, if we are really only seing this asset from the front. However, 1.5k is pretty okay.
I might go over the textures for the model again. I tend to make them too noisy and rusty on the first pass. After the modeling I usually just want to try out some colors and materials to figure out a general direction for the materials.