Don't worry, I'd say I comprehend the legal considerations perfectly well. We probably don't want to get into that in depth in this thread either...

My whole post there was a bit OT really for this thread.

But at present I'm leaning toward that exact approach you layout RorrKonn, with the addition of sculpting:-

• Poly modelling (maybe based on a Quicksuit, e.g. Lyrra's or those distributed by EnglishBob, for clothing)

• Sculpting the poly model further in ZBrush

• Mapping (ZBrush or Silo or Hexagon)

• Texturing (ZBrush or Photoshop CS5 Extended)

• Displacement Mapping (possibly involving sculpting a displacement layer in ZBrush)

 

It's principally for hobby enjoyment... but I aim for reasonably high standards... so my progress is slow ;-)