Exactly my thoughts, on the matter, plus I felt there was prob an element of 'the grass is greener' type of thing when looking at other apps. Ok so it is cheaper with hair and cloth but, We've been using Maya full-time for what, 5+ years so it is a big leap to switch everything over.

As for the pipe, was just about to model it and then thought, hang on, NO!

all the detail in the back panel is bumped. Gonna have a few pages with half a dozen or so of these guys in combat, and then some with their helmets off showing their face too so looking to keep it simple.

Gio