Ok guys, so here it is:
I offer to you to create three embodiment of Shang Tsung, they are MK1, MK2 and MK3.
I try my best at a choice of a right character who may well be suitable for role of Shang Tsung.
Before choose a character, I look at the appearance of Shang Tsung and I highlight certain aspects.
=====MK1=====
When choosing, I drew attention to the following aspects of appearance (for MK1 they are):
- Long cloak and
- Long hair with beard
But I think more fit Kenshi cuz he have long cloack with sleeves as MK1 Shang Tsung. Only need his Balanced variation because of lack of bandage.
One thing left is edit textures, so here it is:
- You take default Kenshi costume with balanced variation.
- Thoroughly edit textures according to MK1 Shang Tsung, they are:
- Ashen grey hair, eyebrows and beard
- White eyes like Scorpion, Raiden, etc.
- Dark blue (or what this color?) cloack
- Dark yellow / mud yellow / dusty yellow (or what this color?) "skirt" if you call so. In case with Kenshi it's just pants.
- And TA-DAAA we have somewhat MK1 Shang Tsung skin. Kinda.
- And you mesh swap this skin with Shinnok
=====MK2=====
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There is a little issue with model editing - for proper MK2 Shang Tsung model, I think, we need bald head. I know it is possible to remove hair, for example look dragon liu kang by UncleFestor.
I know also it is possible to force Lao's hat disappear, look here what I've found => video
I know also it is possible to force Lao's hat disappear, look here what I've found => video
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In my opinion for MK2 Shang Tsung fits Official MK3 Kung Lao skin AND Official MK1 Liu Kang skin.
But before you need bald head.
If using MK3 Kung Lao as a base
- You take Kung Lao MK3 model
- Thoroughly edit textures according to MK2 Shang Tsung, they are:
- That black fez
- Black short hairs
- White eyes like Scorpion, Raiden, etc.
- That goatee beard
- Black vest (if you call it so) with yellow edges
- Yellow bracers with black edges
- Yellow belt
- Black pants
- Yellow shin bandage
- Black shoes
- And TA-DAAA we have somewhat MK2 Shang Tsung skin. Kinda.
- And you mesh swap this skin with Shinnok
=====MK3=====
In my opinion for MK3 Shang Tsung again fits Kung Lao and Liu Kang.
In MK3 case we don't need to remove hairs.
If using MK3 Kung Lao as a base
- You take Kung Lao MK3 model
- Thoroughly edit textures according to MK3 Shang Tsung, they are:
- Coloring of face like Reiko by Omegamathaus
- White eyes like Scorpion, Raiden, etc.
- Authentic black vest (if you call it so)
- Small metallic bracers
- Black belt
- Black apron
- Yellow pants
- Black boots
- And TA-DAAA we have somewhat MK3 Shang Tsung skin. Kinda.
- And you mesh swap this skin with Shinnok.