August Entry: Time knows no direction

[Robbie]

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.

[Robbie]

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.

[Robbie]

Final render for today probably...time to go home Another perspective shot this time with 10am lighting...which I like a lot!

[pyrandon]

NOTE: Pyrandon would respond to this thread, but he's too busy picking his eyeballs up off the floor and repairing the crack in the cement from where his jaw dropped.

[ravells]

What Don said.

[Robbie]

You guys are too kind.

I was hoping that you'd be all..."bleh" when I posted the early WIPs and then get all excited when the detailing started. Looks like it worked.

[Fister]

I really like the subtle textures you used to differentiate the metals used in your sundial. Additionally, the brass detailing really gave it some flare for the eye to appreciate from a greater distance.