andyd4h
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Post by andyd4h on Feb 23, 2006 11:33:34 GMT
Hi Guys. Just popping in to show you another FM design I have done. Once again, thoughts and comments always welcome. This time I've gone for a bulkier body to match that of the Martians. Also I have gone for an old rivited plate texture to match that of the Victorian era. Enjoy.     |
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Chris Oakley
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More effective than a guard dog! Beware of the Fighting Machine!
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Post by Chris Oakley on Feb 23, 2006 11:36:14 GMT
Nice, Very Nice indeed... I like the reflection in the hood amongst other things.
Now the usual question, which software did you use?
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andyd4h
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Post by andyd4h on Feb 23, 2006 12:22:24 GMT
Thanks.
I use 3D Max 5 with the 'Textures to the Max' texture pack. It has some great reflective metal textures included.
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Chris Oakley
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Post by Chris Oakley on Feb 23, 2006 15:14:33 GMT
Where do you get that textures to the max pack? Is it one of those free things or do you have to pay as I've got 3Ds Max 8 and would love to have some decent textures.
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andyd4h
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Post by andyd4h on Feb 23, 2006 15:20:27 GMT
I...........er.........aquired it *wink wink*. Not sure how much it costs, or even where you get it.
I just checked, the whole pack is 16MB so I'll upload it to some webspace if you want it.
E-mail me andy@infomark.co.uk
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Post by Anim8tr on Feb 23, 2006 16:29:32 GMT
Excellent attention to detail and a truly beautiful model, andy!
Those textures are breathtaking! Well done!
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Post by Poyks on Feb 23, 2006 19:13:58 GMT
Not too sure about the feet, like it would look strange walking kind of splayed out. Apart from that, it looks truly brilliant!
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Post by Luperis on Feb 24, 2006 18:52:35 GMT
Love the hood... There's some beautiful textures there.  |
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andyd4h
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Post by andyd4h on Feb 25, 2006 18:25:11 GMT
Taking onboard what Poyks said about the legs baing splayed out, I've made a few alterations. Added some pistons on the legs to give it a more mechanical feel, and added the all important tenticles for picking up prey. Again thoughts and comments welcome.    |
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Post by Poyks on Feb 25, 2006 20:28:45 GMT
That really is looking very good Andy! The tentacles on the bottom pic give a facinating, yet terrifying feel.
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Post by the Donal on Feb 25, 2006 21:49:45 GMT
Not much to say really, but more fantastic work! I really like your style Andy.
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Post by Commandingtripod on Feb 25, 2006 23:18:28 GMT
Looking good. ;D
Looking very good indeed. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Anim8tr on Feb 26, 2006 2:38:50 GMT
I really like the addition of the longer tenticles as well. The addition of the leg pistons adds some cool, mechanical detail and makes the machine more foreboding.  If I were to tweak anything, it might be to increase the size of the basket just a bit and perhaps a little lower leg detail. Even if you do anything more to it or not, you got yourself one mean looking tripod and a great model! Your work has gotten really impressive, andy! Keep it up! |
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Post by Poyks on Feb 26, 2006 3:15:05 GMT
Just an after thought, the pistons maybe look a bit terrestrial. Could you perhaps make them a bit more organic or alien? Sorry being pedantic, but this is such a great design, that I feel it's worth working on.
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Post by Luperis on Feb 26, 2006 3:42:13 GMT
Amazing! The tentacles give it a bit more of a predatory feel, which is nice.
The only comment I have is abuot the basket... maybe it could be a bit larger and a little closer to the main body of the tripod? It looks a bit awkward down there. just a thought... the model will still be lovely even without any further tweaking.
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Post by Leatherhead on Feb 26, 2006 3:53:05 GMT
LOL, before i got to the bottom of this thread i was planning on adding something about the basket. Guess Luperis beat me to it. Perhaps you could attach it to the back and make it white. It is described as a "huge mass of white metal, like a fisherman's basket." Other than that, i always pictured the mechnical arm off to one side as opposed to its back, but that's just me. VERY VERY NICE WORK!! ;-)
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andyd4h
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Post by andyd4h on Feb 28, 2006 8:58:36 GMT
Okat time for another update. I've tried to go for a more mechanical, organic, alien hybird this time. Moved the smoke launcher to under the machine, and the capture basket to the top. Also made that bigger. Changed the hood/eyes to a more alien feel. Changed the pistons, again to a more alien, unusual design. Added a few more tenticles, and textured these with a more organic texture. Added pistons to the feet and bottom of the legs (not sure about these though) Again comments and thoughts welcome     |
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Post by Tripod on Feb 28, 2006 14:47:44 GMT
Cool, very spider-like! Reminds me of those 'sentinel' things from 'The Matrix', and a very extraordinary design you gave to those feet!
Tripod
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Post by Poyks on Feb 28, 2006 16:33:05 GMT
Now that is terrifying! If I met that on a dalk night I would fairly pap my grundies!! Good work!
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loz
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Post by loz on Mar 4, 2006 23:56:01 GMT
I love the feet
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