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Nethermind
09-12-2006, 11:29 PM
Here's something I've been working on during lunches and breaks at home over the past while.
Still has tons of tweaking and probably some design changes but for the most part the look will stay basically the same.

Some type of neo-industrial post-nuclear cleaning machine with an insectoid design. I might integrate some bio matter into it's design as well for the inards, but for the time being it is strictly mechanical in nature.

Still needs a Normal map and about 25% of the texture as well as some additional geometry changes for functionality.

Any feedback appreciated.



http://features.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/52923/52923_1154460008_large.jpg

Added some additional legs to the rear and got rid of the placeholder "gripper", which still needs some refining.

http://features.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/52923/52923_1157582909_large.jpg
Ramseus
09-13-2006, 01:55 AM
That is so cool looking. The only crit I have is that the smaller eyes' could do with some more contrast.
Junerahe
09-13-2006, 06:25 PM
I Think contrast would take away from the creepiness of the peice as a whole.. looking great!
ChimpanG
09-13-2006, 07:11 PM
i love it, my only crit is that it would fall over.. but its not a real issue just a nitpick i spose
Nethermind
09-14-2006, 01:44 AM
The smaller 'eye' by the grabber is actually just a gear. The only real eyes or sensors would be the four on the top portion.

As for it toppling over, I've had some concerns about this myself. It is intended for it to be fully mechanized and able to adjust positions and sort of self correct the balance issue. dunno, lol.
Here are some quick adjustments of the drawing showing original state, slightly altered poses/designs to accomodate the balance issues.
http://features.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/52923/52923_1158197510_large.jpg



Here are also some changes that might help the weight issue somewhat. I just extended the rear shell to envelope a bladder system. This could aslo sit on top of a weight plate or something to account for the top heavy construction. (which i would like to keep) Hell, even sci-fi needs some design rationalization hey? All made of super strong light weight space age polymer of course. ;)

http://features.cgsociety.org/gallerycrits/52923/52923_1158197477_large.jpg
Rion411
09-14-2006, 04:40 AM
Cool design. The texturing looks great.
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