Steampunk Myths and Legends Entry: Sachithra Ediriweera Gamage

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227345494_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227345494_large.jpg)

I decided to build my Steampunk entry based on the famous sea legend; Kraken. I am still defining its concept stages.

[littleac]

oh cool... the kraken! I look forward to more pictures!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227848476_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227848476_large.jpg)

Modeled the arm....still doing few more modifications on it.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849174_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849174_large.jpg)

The processes within the Arm

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849327_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849327_large.jpg)

I aligned the gears accordingly. Meaning, the system works if provided with power!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849613_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849613_large.jpg)

This is the upper arm, I am considering on redefining it by adding few more nuts and bolts and hydraulic pistons as well.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849938_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227849938_large.jpg)

This is how my arm mechanism works, Kind of enjoyed during this part of modeling.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227853908_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227853908_large.jpg)

This is the start of modeling the Body section.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227854151_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227854151_large.jpg)

Did few more modifications. Even by the time of this upload, the cage looks more modified than this.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227854405_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1227854405_large.jpg)

One of the most important parts of my character.

[JackZhang]

I really like the progress. little but steady.Sad that not many ppl step into your wip.
Definitely keep up the great work will ya~

[Micro26]

nice work man, I like those nice details on its claw.
Will it attack on something like kraken did?
Looks promising :)

[Kerem]

love your modeling style. keep up the good work :thumbsup:

[Jeepster]

this looks really cool!
cant wait to see what you do with it next :)

[mrpeace]

I really like the progress. little but steady.Sad that not many ppl step into your wip.
Definitely keep up the great work will ya~

Yes , Thanks all who replied so far, i will post my latest update soon.
I am working on how to get few more people viewing my WIP- so they cud point my
mistakes and stuff...;)

[JackZhang]

everyone needs a start. Building up your own friend group and small community takes time. Visiting others' post and give comments would be an excellent start. It took me about a year to get my own group slowly. best wishes~

[DimitrisLiatsos]

That's the spirit....Hi JackZhang ...really love your concept and work so far...


@ Sachithra ___ This could be very dynamic in posing and framing ...(sorry for the late visit...too much work lately)

Dimi.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228153276_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228153276_large.jpg)

The tail fin...with some gadgets and stuff

[mrpeace]

@ Sachithra ___ This could be very dynamic in posing and framing ...(sorry for the late visit...too much work lately)

Dimi.

Ah yes, I am working on that. I also looking forward to "boost" my story of Kraken, for presentation purposes...here is a brief, I am still working on it...

During mid WW2 the Nazis suddenly recalled thousands of Scientists, Mathematicians, Mechanics, from the front lines*. This was in order to create a powerful war weapon to oppose ally forces. This was an era which nuclear research activity of both sides (ALLY and AXIS) were intensive. As a result OPERATION KRAKEN was implemented by the Nazis. "Kraken" was derieved from the German term "Krake"; meaning Octupus, which the original designs were planned.

KRAKEN was to create a powerful nuclear powered Underwater machine which only needed a crew of ONE to operate. The target was to destroy ally ships and planes which brought in troops to Europe.

As the project reached its point of completion, the Nazis were forced to abandoned it as Allies entered Germany. The machine was launched to the sea along with a captain to man it, but was never heard after. Few years later Strange ship and plane disapperances started occuring in a reigon known as the BERMUDA TRIANGLE*. US Scientists predicted it as ALIEN ACTIVITY or A UNKNOWN FORCE OF NATURE. But only the remaining few Nazi scientists of OPERATION KRAKEN knew the TRUTH.

*Based on actual fact.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228235716_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228235716_large.jpg)

I am reconsidering on doing this again.

[JackZhang]

ah! we got some textures going here~

[greenpizza]

wow, this gearing mechanism is very well prepared, sure that really run, no doubt.

" "I am reconsidering on doing this again." "> never backward, always forward.- just a comment! :beer: what's wrong on it?

[asparta]

This cogs are very influential to me, and the story is very interesting...i like that it's based on facts from our history...nicely done...keep going and good luck, mate.

[blakeo]

ooo...great gears mrpeace! Really liking how the joints and cogs mesh together there :) Can't wait to see it all put together... :cool:

B

[mrpeace]

wow, this gearing mechanism is very well prepared, sure that really run, no doubt.
" "I am reconsidering on doing this again." "> never backward, always forward.- just a comment! :beer: what's wrong on it?


Thanks for commenting, I created a new steam engine, the reason for changing was;
this was like INCOMPLETE to me, compared to my previous mechanism of gears.
Less EYE candy to simply say.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228311679_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228311679_large.jpg)

Did some tweaks.

[Snowstorm]

I like how the details are arranged to give really dark deep shadows between them - makes the object look more detailed.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228359879_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228359879_large.jpg)

Did few add ons for the Steel cage as well

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228359932_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228359932_large.jpg)

Did few add ons for the Steel cage as well

[Ferx]

Hey Sachithra,

Wooow, impresive model!! Really like the design on your kraken concept, cool :D The amount of detail for the mechanism on it, is simply awesome! Good luck and looking forward for more updates!! Cheers!! :beer:

[M477]

Hey, looking sweet. Good to see you concentrating on how things might actually work - I think it would be good to see a mock up of your final composition in 3d. That way you can really concentrate on the things you will see in the final image and not get too intent on showing some of the detial you have modelled at the detriment of the composition. Not really a crit, just a comment :D Great work so far, keep plugging away!

[mrpeace]

Hey, looking sweet. Good to see you concentrating on how things might actually work - I think it would be good to see a mock up of your final composition in 3d. That way you can really concentrate on the things you will see in the final image and not get too intent on showing some of the detial you have modelled at the detriment of the composition. Not really a crit, just a comment :D Great work so far, keep plugging away!

OK- I will come up with a composition soon!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228805209_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228805209_large.jpg)

I just thought posting something away from the usual. Here is a description of my steam engine components.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808041_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808041_large.jpg)

The propeller mechanism plan

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808224_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808224_large.jpg)

The propellers

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808378_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808378_large.jpg)

The upper arms are done modeling

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808547_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228808547_large.jpg)

The other side ;)

[xombi009]

Keep up the great thought you are placing on this. I love it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228809504_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228809504_large.jpg)

Textured the Upper arm

[joolz]

Wow, this is just mind-boggling. Don't stop!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228984695_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228984695_large.jpg)

The tail was designed using certain parts which were used in building the overall body cage.

[nash88]

wow... modeling is great, textures and systematic diagram of how the machines works.
I wish I could do that. hehe...

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228992121_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228992121_large.jpg)

Did some assembling

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228992275_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1228992275_large.jpg)

Did some assembling...all comments and critiques are welcome...

[xtremepenguin]

Cool Concept, i love all the details, especially the descriptions of how it all works. Texturing is looking great as well!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1229234276_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1229234276_large.jpg)

Time to speed things up!

[mimi3dku]

Awesome....great model and texture...

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1229354793_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1229354793_large.jpg)

Here is another mechanism of my machine- THE ESCAPE PLAN...When you are underwater controlling a war machine, things might get bad. When such things happen...here is what to do.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1229355710_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1229355710_large.jpg)

This will be the HEAD of KRAKEN where the control room is situated and in the same time will act as an ESCAPE POD during a bad situation!

[mrpeace]

Wow, this is just mind-boggling. Don't stop!

Heheh. I don t have plans to stop NOW! good Luck!

[nash88]

Wow this is getting better, ncie textures and models.

Hey can I ask you something? Can you give me some tips on texturing?

[kdot]

Firstly thanks 4 ur comment it's positive and it will do well in my piece. Like u, i'm also tryin 2 build a list of companions. On the topic of ur work, GREAT is a total understatement. I never got 2 do 3D modeling cuz a course I HAD 2 take clashed with it on my time table in college, but work like this encourages me to go do it even more than I intended. Can't wait to c what the final product looks like! Keep up the great work, and thanks again :applause:

[Solais]

Really cool stuff! I love how you think everything through and figure out how it works. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see it finished!

[crackle]

wow, this is awesome. all around! good luck and i hope you do well to finish it!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230005848_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230005848_large.jpg)

I finished the Kraken character. Here are some few detail areas which I had intensively focused.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230010909_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230010909_large.jpg)

Model completed!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011021_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011021_large.jpg)

Done Modeling

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011124_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011124_large.jpg)

Another Angle

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011209_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011209_large.jpg)

Model completed

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011276_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230011276_large.jpg)

Textured and Lighted

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230193566_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230193566_large.jpg)

Did another Render.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230532599_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230532599_large.jpg)

This is an basic idea only!

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230533658_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230533658_large.jpg)

Basic idea

[ToykoF]

Wow. Nice model and texture :applause:
Good luck with the rest :D

[blakeo]

Hi MrPeace, cracking model! Nice texturing too.

My only crit would be the final composition - it's difficult to get a sense of scale. Is the kraken huge as suggested by the tiny ship casting shadows in front of it, or is it quite small as suggested by the size of the mines behind it? I'd guess the former as a kraken would be enormous, in which case the mines need to be much, much smaller?

Hope this helps.
B

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230890107_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1230890107_large.jpg)

Did few Scene renderings. Just testing for the right settings.

[mrpeace]

Hi MrPeace, cracking model! Nice texturing too.

My only crit would be the final composition - it's difficult to get a sense of scale. Is the kraken huge as suggested by the tiny ship casting shadows in front of it, or is it quite small as suggested by the size of the mines behind it? I'd guess the former as a kraken would be enormous, in which case the mines need to be much, much smaller?


B

Yeah I guess I understand your problem. I think my Composition is not that accurate! I will try my best when submitting the final image. Thanks for the comments!

[mrpeace]

Glad that the final submission details came in! I was scared to death!:eek:

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1231392674_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1231392674_large.jpg)

I will place my character in this scene along with few more props.

[mrpeace]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1231399108_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/16252/16252_1231399108_medium.jpg)

Software: 3ds max,Photoshop

During mid WW2 the Nazi high command suddenly recalled thousands of Scientists, Mathematicians, Mechanics, from the front lines. Due to intensive Allied activity, the Fuhrer had issued an immediate call for the development of a lethal war weapon. Overnight, PhDs were liberated from watch duty, Masters of Science were called from the supply rooms, Mathematicians were hauled out of bakeries and experienced mechanics were no longer doing the laundry. All evacuated personnel were shipped to an unknown region in Antarctica. The high commanders called the place BASE 211, in the words of the German Soldiers; "New Berlin".

Base 211 was an immense city devoted on to one purpose only; the development of war weapons. Due to Allied force movement in Europe, the Reich Ministry of War initiated PROJECT KRAKEN; the development of a lethal underwater machine to destroy Allied ships and planes which brought in troops to Europe. "Kraken" was derived from the German term "Krake"; meaning Octopus, which the original designs were planned.

As the project reached to its testing stage, the Nazis were forced to abandon PROJECT KRAKEN as Allied forces entered Germany. The Machine was released to the outer sea along with a well experienced Submarine crew. After the Allied invasion. no rumours or Intel reports were made of such existence of an Nazi underwater Machine. Few years later strange ship and plane disappearances started occurring in a region known as the BERMUDA TRIANGLE. US Scientists predicted it as ALIEN ACTIVITY or AN UNKNOWN FORCE OF NATURE. But only the remaining few Nazi scientists of PROJECT KRAKEN knew the TRUTH.

Note - The above story is a fictional work which was composed on actual mysteries on WW2.

The events and individual persons described in the above story does not reflect any actual historical event or individual person; living or dead. And any such occurrence is purely coincidental.

[mrpeace]

Glad I ended my first CGS challenge...all comments are welcomed. As you see I have abandoned the idea of the wrecked ship as shown in the Test comp...

I like the way it is now...:rolleyes:

[nash88]

Glad you make it mr.peace, hehe... that's nice. I think might add some bubbles for your kraken that I can feel that is under water. Just like submarine it has bubbles.

BTW, the deadline extends next week you might refine your work, but anyways that's your work. :D

[mrpeace]

Thanx for the suggestions ... all of you. It was a pleasure to compete among these talentful CG designers...I am very proud of it.

Thumbs up for All<>> Especially to JZhang and Nash88.

[blakeo]

Great final image mrpeace. Good luck. :)

B

[nash88]

You too buddy... nice meeting you here, I hope we can challenge again... hehe :D

[mrpeace]

My Steampunk image has been added to the Gallery...everyone is free to comment...

[CGTalk Moderation]

This thread has been automatically closed as it remained inactive for 12 months. If you wish to continue the discussion, please create a new thread in the appropriate forum.