odf - I like it. Fits with tantarus' "...Find some other theme to model and start with low poly..."  idea too. But I also find that deciding (and posting my intention) to release a model as a freebie does wonders for focussing my mind - and it does need focussing!

I think I'll split this project into two: a basic morphing chess piece for release as a freebie (using the two spheres, plus an extra cylinder primitive for the base) by the end of this month; and a "let's see what I can make out of a 96 face cube" project.

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