All I can say: Wow. And it's not even freakin' done yet!
All I can say: Wow. And it's not even freakin' done yet!
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Its coming along...I still haven't started the detailing...and the materials are still just me foolin around.
I'm going to start putting some carvings and stuff on it tomorrow at work probably.
Should I stick with the runes or go to something like Roman Numerals? I'm not sure I'm feeling the runes myself...Recommend me something
Last edited by Robbie; 08-12-2007 at 10:10 PM.
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As long as there is an understandable "north, south, east, west" even if only in concept, the runes add some distinct flavor to your sundial.
I say, "Down with the empire, honor the old ways - the way of the Rune!"
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Wow, really nice modelling. I like the way of the Rune over Roman numerals too! Or alternatively you could use symbols? Weather symbols? Maybe it's a magical sundail? Phases of the moon? signs of the zodiac or animals? 'It is now the hour of the fox, my lord!'
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Ok, sticking with the runes for now, and starting to texture and detail...I still need more carvings and stuff...but its coming along...I also need to streamline the way the compass directions cut through the rim of the dial.
EDIT: Added a sample image.
Last edited by Robbie; 08-13-2007 at 11:38 AM. Reason: Added a sample image.
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This is just a perspective render to show the details I've been modelling in...Its still not at 100% but its getting there. Having a fast computer at work helps a lot.
I've been working a lot on the materials and the carvings are all from various wingding fonts. The elvish lettering on the North pointer is "for" elvish for north according to tolkien. The phrase in the center is "coiasira il-sinta tie" which is probably a VERY incorrect way to say Time knows no direction in Tolkiens elvish. Of course I'm using the Tengwar Noldor font.
I'll have a top down render as my next one when I'm a bit more happy with the progression of the details.
You definitely want to click this to view the full size version.
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Final render for today probably...time to go home Another perspective shot this time with 10am lighting...which I like a lot!
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