The Minister of Technology Disposal

Modron · September 19, 2003, 8:25pm

Hi guys, I thought I’d introduce you to ‘The Minister of Technology Disposal’, one of my marionettes. Hope you like him. Sorry the pic is so small.

cree · September 19, 2003, 8:31pm

The title really suits him. He reminds me of tech teacher in college when I took robotics back in 1983. How did you make him? I would like to know all the details. He’s excellent.

Modron · September 19, 2003, 8:40pm

i suppose I could strip him down and throw him on the scanner. He’s not very impressive under his clothes though, so I’ll throw in a better one as well. I’ll see if I have a diagram somewhere too.

cree · September 19, 2003, 8:58pm

You don’t have to strip him down. Sketches would be Ok. I was curious about the techniques and the materials used. He’s so lifelike.

Modron · September 19, 2003, 9:06pm

Too late!

http://home.att.net/~zolgnar/index.html/MOTD2.jpg

oops, didn’t realize he was so big, so I’ll just leave the URL

cree · September 19, 2003, 9:10pm

Wow, did you make the wooden rig as well?

Modron · September 19, 2003, 9:12pm

Naturally. 8)

cree · September 19, 2003, 9:22pm

You’re an individual of many talents, I am amazed. I humbly bow before your presence master. 8)

Modron · September 19, 2003, 9:25pm

I am still working on Blender. I figure once I learn Blender, it’ll be time to make a movie. I can do the live action, the voices, the soundtrack, and the production. A friend is helping me a bit with the script.

cree · September 19, 2003, 9:31pm

Judging by the things you can do, Blender should be a breeze. If you need help with models let me know.

Modron · September 19, 2003, 9:34pm

Thanks man.

Modron · September 19, 2003, 9:37pm

You know, I would maybe do a rod puppet before attempting a marionette. With a marionette, you have to worry about balance alot. If you like i’ll throw up a pic of one of those too.

cree · September 19, 2003, 9:40pm

You’ll be a blender master in no time. You’ll be sculpting those 3d models with your master samourai sword like they were made out of chavant le beau touche.

Modron · September 19, 2003, 9:59pm

Thanks for the encouragement. Seeing some of the stuff people are making around here though has caused my to reacess my skill level on occasion. I will not likely ever be a true Blender Master.

cree · September 19, 2003, 10:22pm

Yes, some of the stuff here is quite excellent. But with time, you’ll be right up there with those guys.

acasto · September 20, 2003, 11:45am

Looks good modron, I didn’t know you was into wood carving as well as other forms of traditional art. Very impressive!

Also, what up with your avatar? It changes quite often

Modron · September 20, 2003, 5:06pm

Thanks acasto. I consider my main focus to be a lack of any particular one.

kaktuswasse · September 21, 2003, 3:07am

very nice, i’d like to see an animation with that guy

Modron · September 21, 2003, 4:54am

I haven’t strung the little guy up in awhile. I think he has something like 35 strings, so it’s a pain in the (honk!).