I started
my first Blender project a few years back in order to refine the 3-D design for this, my first full scratchbuild. It's still work in progress, of course...
It's got a leg now. I can't say "it's got a leg to stand on", though, 'cause there's no hip, knee, or ankle joints installed...
Zaku Kai Update: 2010-1-20
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Zaku Kai Update: 2010-6-18
I think this method seems a lot more promising so far than the other approaches I've used. The placement of those edges is important for getting the right look and for symmetry when I build multiple copies, so putting a guide right on the edge seems like a great way to accomplish that.