Steampunk Myths and Legends Entry: Brad Staley

[sasquatch70]

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Hello Friends,
It's good to be back. I took down my post of the train because there wasn't much to critique.Sorry, I just felt like it was a generic post.
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[Ferx]

Hey Brad,

Glad that you joined :D

Really cool steam locomotive , like a lot, great start
Good luck!! and waiting for more ideas on your concept. Cheers!! :beer:

[StubbornRothschild]

Wow Mr. Staley....Your artwork has come along quite well since the year 1993...
Of course it was all hand painted back then (foxes and bears, etc). You are quite amazing. Always were.

[sasquatch70]

Thanx Ferx! Glad to be back. I need some time to doe some lucid dreaming, so I'll keep posting my ideas as they progress.

[joebisfit]

Brad! It's good to see you here!

When I heard about the Challenge (yesterday), I looked for your entry first. Was a little disappointed when I didn't find one. Guess I checked a little too early.

Good luck,
Keith

[sasquatch70]

Hey Keith,

Welcome back man, this is going to be a riot.

[TwinSnakes]

Not trying to be too critical here..

But isnt Steampunk supposed to be unconventional applications of steam?

A steam powered locomotive is not a stretch of the imagination I'd think. Unless I misunderstood the direction your taking here.

[sasquatch70]

No direction right now just a placeholder. Sorry there's not much to critique. Everything unconventional will have to come later. I'm thinking of either a Steam powered North Pole, elves, Santa etc.. or an Atlantis theme, and yes with steam under water. Probably something submersive. What do you think?

Brad

Not trying to be too critical here..

But isnt Steampunk supposed to be unconventional applications of steam?

A steam powered locomotive is not a stretch of the imagination I'd think. Unless I misunderstood the direction your taking here.

[StubbornRothschild]

So Mr. Staley...I need two posts validated before they will let me PM. I personally love the steam engine theme (especially this time of year), but why is the train so short? (this is how my brain works...maybe there is a reason I don't know about). I love the way you are able to capture light in the body of the train, you can actually get a little lost in it if you start to look for awhile. Again, great work...definitely not unconventional use of steam but beautiful.

[chayground]

I'd say go for the Atlantis one, but that's only because I was thinking about the Santa idea too, lol :D

[sasquatch70]

Ah Ha! Maybe we can split the prizes.LOL

It's a tough choice, Santa can be very light playful, and colorfull, on the other hand: Atlantis
is totally open for interpretation.
Keep stopping by,
Brad
I'd say go for the Atlantis one, but that's only because I was thinking about the Santa idea too, lol :D

[JTD]

Wow, sasquatch70, your speed is amazing! It'll be interesting to see this completed.

[sasquatch70]

Thanks John,

I think I'm actually going to go with the atlantis theme instead of christmas. Keep stopping bye.
Brad
Wow, sasquatch70, your speed is amazing! It'll be interesting to see this completed.

[sasquatch70]

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O.k. I think I'm getting close to nailing down an idea. This is a Water Beetle, and yes I'm going with an Atlantis theme. He will be inside, probably with a chain attached to him held by the queens gaurd.I'm going to try and post a concept sketch this week. Thanks,
Brad

[Ataulfo]

Hi dude,
I like your Water Beetle ship.
Insects are your favourites.;)
Good luck and keep it up.

[sasquatch70]

Hey Iban,

Thanks alot man. Your Genghis Khan piece is going to be awesome.

Cheers

[Slav]

i think the detail level is amazing. i guess if i could say anything is that keep in mind the over all shape and design of what you are making. i really love the body of the spider thing but the head piece as is sticks out as too plain compared to the body right now.

at any rate awesome work! ill keep am eye on your thread. keep up the good work.

[Ferx]

Hey Brad,

Really great model! :D like a lot all of the details on it! and great design!! Cant wait to see your sketch on your whole concept of Atlantis :D Cheers mate!! :beer:

[daWinky]

Hi Brad!

So here is another Atlantis-theme! The style of your water beetle is already very promising:thumbsup: !
I'm looking forward to see your concept sketch and will follow the progress here...

Happy sketching and modeling for you:) !

-sabrina

[sasquatch70]

Slav: I definately see what you mean about the head being plain. My plan is to have it glowing red and orange like it's red hot from the steam ,coal,or whatever that's burning inside of it. My thinking is it could be a hell of a weapon if it butts up against you. A quick circle tattoo if you will, but then again It would be fun to trick out the head. I will try and post it with a new head to see what everyone thinks. Thanks for the input, it's very helpful.

Ferx: Keep stopping by. A pleasure as always. Thanks for the kind words.

Sabrina:Hello,yeah I think there is alot of Atlantis themes, but it will be fun to follow none the less. Keep stopping by.

Brad

[sasquatch70]

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I've changed the water beetle's head it was a little boring.I'm very happy with the results.Thanks again Slav!

[decosouza]

Hey Brad..nice to see you again. Your beetle is very interesting. Looking foward to see your updates.

Good luck in the contest mate and all the best!

[sasquatch70]

Hey André,

Good to see you back.Thanks for stopping in, I will have some updates this weekend hopefully. I got slammed for Thanskgiving, and i'm trying to tile my basement all at the same time. But this challenge has got me pumped up, so i'm doing what I can.
Take care,
Brad
Hey Brad..nice to see you again. Your beetle is very interesting. Looking foward to see your updates.

Good luck in the contest mate and all the best!

[Csicso3d]

hey great job on this! I like this design and the decoration also. The head is much better now ;)
This model is also inspires me, so keep it up Brad and good luck with!

[sasquatch70]

Hey Csaba,

Thanks alot. I appreciate the support. Keep stopping in.
Brad

[simonjaap]

Hey, I like the atlantis theme, steam underwater is always fun :beer:

Just a note on your beetle; it looks slighty fragile with the thin bars on the top, maybe you can make those a bit thicker to get a more constant style on your beetle.

Good luck with the contest! :)

[natzuur]

Hey thanks for the kind words. The water beetle is coming along very nice. Keep up the good work!

[varma]

I wouldn't want that beetle anywhere near my madrass, although I really admire and
like the shape and modeling!
Could be a real treat to see it trextured and speculariZed!
:thumbsup:

[sasquatch70]

Simon:Hey Simon,thanks for dropping in. Point takin with the thin bars on top. I did that intentionally, because it is fragile. It is no longer an attack beetle.LOl Oh yeah I forgot to mention their made with titanium, alloy and kryptonite. In all seriousness your right, it does look a little fragile, I'll try and change it and see if I like it. Thanks for the insight, keep stopping in.

Joshua: Thank you very much!

Mathias: Full render coming soon.
Thanks again for all your feedback, and support.
Brad

[sasquatch70]

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O.k. I thought I would post what I have so far, because who knows how long this will take.This is my guard for the Atlantian High Priestess.Obviously no arms, and legs right now, but it's a work in progress.I don't know how the heck i'm going to get all of this done, but i'll give it my best. Brad

[AUMAKUA]

amazing detailing! sweet style :)

[sasquatch70]

Hey Nick,

Thank you very much!

amazing detailing! sweet style :)

[Ataulfo]

Hi Brad,

That looks great. Waiting more updates.

Iban

[sasquatch70]

Thanks Iban! Glad you could stop in. More to come.Hi Brad,

That looks great. Waiting more updates.

Iban

[anostudio]

I Like you style it very powerful .. keep it up

[greenpizza]

super cool! I like the details of the beetle. great work in the latest image...

[sasquatch70]

Hello Anwar,

Thank you for your comments, and your English is fine.

David: Thank you for the kind words. Keep stopping in Guys.
Brad

[Shoonit]

nice robo :)

i like the details.

[sasquatch70]

Hello Almog,

Thanks for the comments. keep stopping in.
Brad
nice robo :)

i like the details.

[soapy]

Hey great work on the models so far, they are really clean and slick. This one should be good! Bring it on.

[sasquatch70]

Hey Jimmy,

Thanks for the comments. I'm gonna bring the heat brotha, or steam if you will.Ha HA

[sasquatch70]

Great! I just noticed I have the same ear pieces as the illustration for the contest banner on the main page. OOps. Just a little embarrasing. I think were going to see alot of similarities in the contest anyways.Maybe I shouldn't have brought that up, oh well. What do you all think?

[Ferx]

Hey Brad,

Awesome model and details, really great :D. Like a lot the design for the guard, cool!! The detail on the mechanism is superb. Maybe you need to clean a bit the mirrored joint of the model, specialy in the helmet zone, only a comment :) Again, great work!! Cheers! :beer:

[sasquatch70]

Hey Fernando,

Thank you! As for the seam down the model, I have it mirrored right now, so as soon as I join the two the seam will be gone. As always good to have you stopping in.
Thanks again,
Brad
Hey Brad,

Awesome model and details, really great :D. Like a lot the design for the guard, cool!! The detail on the mechanism is superb. Maybe you need to clean a bit the mirrored joint of the model, specialy in the helmet zone, only a comment :) Again, great work!! Cheers! :beer:

[varma]

cool update Brad! I can see now how the mechanism works in there! Should be very cool
to see all the metal shaders and refelctions in action, once you have assigned them to
the model!
Looking forward to see more!
:thumbsup:

[sasquatch70]

Thanks Mathias.

I'm trying to find the time so I can finish. Updates are on there way.
Take care,
Brad

[decosouza]

Hi mate,

We're very close to the end now. I hope you can finish this work cause I'm very curious to see how will be the final render. Good luck!!http://forums.cgsociety.org/images/icons/icon13.gif

[sasquatch70]

Hello All,
My company just got sold and I will be out of a job soon.I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. It's been a real trying time for me and my family, sorry to be a downer. I will try and finish this weekend.
Cheers,
Brad

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