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Added Opal, a detailed dragonfly

A separate dragonfly with segmented anatomy, compound eyes, veined wings and distance-aware fine hair.

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I added Opal as a separate dragonfly, keeping Prism in the roster. The new body has a segmented abdomen, large blue compound eyes, a fitted face and four translucent wings with visible veins. Fine hair gives the head and thorax a softer surface without covering the insect anatomy.

I worked through the coat and wing revisions together. The hair grooming now respects the face and leg sockets, and the distance settings reduce fine geometry as the camera pulls back. The proposed cheaper hybrid coat is still an assessment; it is not part of this finished update.

“A separate dragonfly with segmented anatomy, compound eyes, veined wings and distance-aware fine hair.”

The accompanying clips are deliberately paused studies in the current Character Studio: a complete view followed by a closer face-and-wing inspection. They show the model itself, not outdoor travel or a flight demonstration. The staged takeoff and flight controls are covered separately.