Your test copy of the 12pdr has a little purple tint that won't be in the final version.
I use that color as it helps show any face smoothing issues better for me.
The shield parts really show this type issue bad if you don't work them right.
Now this area I am really happy with!
I needed the spring look as just a texture. I built it in 3D and did a render of it.
Then added it to the main texture with needed work.
I think it looks really good!
