Reclaimed Construct

E of Alshire · Post by **E of Alshire** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:18 pm

Once a tool of iron and wood in the employ of the local wizard, this treelike construct was abandoned in the woods after a run-in with a dragon. Left to itself, the constuct ran itself down until it could no longer move, and has now been reclaimed by the forest that birthed it, animated by the spirits of the trees themselves.

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Prince Imdol · Post by **Prince Imdol** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:28 pm

This is really cool. Reminds me an ent. Did you get inspirations for LOTR at all?

P.I

Post by **Bruce N H** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:18 pm

Nice. I particularly like the feet. It does seem a little headless though.

Bruce

jovian · Post by **jovian** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:15 pm

I like the hand construction and the twiggys on top. Some eyes might help it a little but if it was under the control of a wizard, I quess it wouldn't really need eyes.
Nice job!

E of Alshire · Post by **E of Alshire** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 7:59 pm

Bruce- there ya go. Pictures on the first post.

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:05 am

This is a beautiful, unique creation, E! I'm not convinced of the new head, though, I think the gray is out of place. Maybe just add some more twigs to the original design?

BuilderQ · Post by **BuilderQ** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:43 am

I approve.

The incorporation of plants in the upper arms is clever, and your use of rubber bands seems both functional and decorative. And the model's well-articulated while having the vital plant-like appearance.

Quickblade22 · Post by **Quickblade22** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:19 pm

I like it. The addition of the head is good. The use of the samauri armor gives it a feel of still retaining the iron it once was and helping balance the mix of iron and wood. Some eyes might be cool, but if they distract from the look, then they're unneeded. I like the little back story as well. Good job.

daggerblood · Post by **daggerblood** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:35 pm

Great job. This creation on whole- I'm just lovin' it. Great job, it looks amazing.

E of Alshire · Post by **E of Alshire** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:40 pm

BuilderQ- Thanks for the approval! I've been admiring your creative part use on your figure's heads for some time, but I'm afraid my take on it leaves something to be desired.
Also, yes, the articulation works well. A bit too well; actually, some of the joints aren't strong enough to keep it in some of the poses I try.

Traveler- I like the twig as much as I like the head, so I've been alternating between the two. I'm not really sure what it'll end up like so i posted both!

Bruce- The feet were the impetus for the whole project. You can see the same technique here, on a sky-fi airship.

Everyone Else- Thanks for the input!

Vidgamer838 · Post by **Vidgamer838** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:59 am

Man the use of the samurai armor as a beard is awesome, it looks great.

Count · Post by **Count** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:50 am

Very cool, especially those feet.

-Count

smcginnis · Post by **smcginnis** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:51 pm

I've been following this on flickr, and I really really like it. The articulation is great, and it doesn't compromise the looks. About the head, I think the twig one is the best so far. BuilderQ's design, while great, doesn't work here.

~smcginnis

JPinoy · Post by **JPinoy** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:34 pm

Cool Ent-like creature/machine.

kelderic · Post by **kelderic** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:43 pm

Very nice, E! I really like the design, and the feet look great.

Kelderic