Benson Engine by RodS
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Here's an example of one of those things that just takes on a life of its own.....
I was trolling Archive3D.net as I often do, and found this beautiful Benson vertical steam engine in .3DS format. This is one of the better models I've found there.
Anyway, I was testing this in PP2012, and was quite impressed with it. I did a couple renders, liked what I saw, fiddled with the lighting, rendered again, liked it even more, added a few things........and so on. After several hours of fiddling, adjusting, adding, and yadda, yadda, this emerged.
The girl is Giada from Illusion Designs. The picture frames are also .3DS files from Archive3D. I Googled "Benson Engine" and after some exploration, found the catalog pages I used in the frames and the book on the desk.
The Benson Engine model is free, and you can download it HERE and play with it yourself. Just click on the picture of the engine to download. For those that are not aware of it, Poser will import .3DS files under FILE > IMPORT > 3D Studio.
Aside from the candle flame and glow from the lamps, and my sig, this is an untouched PP2012 render.
Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments, faves, support and suggestions! That brings up an important point - don't ever feel hesitant to make a suggestion or give me a constructive crit if you have an idea on how an image can be improved. I've had some wonderful suggestions from folks, and I really appreciate it!
Comments (34)
jocko500
look like you know what you doing lol. i like this
pixeluna
Oh my, what a coincidence, Big Bro, I just posted a steampunk render too. We do think alike, don't we? The lighting is perfect, and no constructive criticism from me--- you definitely have a knack with real photos and 3D images!
Foink
Great detailed scene Rod. I like steam punk images...even though I have no clue what steam punk means. Once again...blame it on old age!!!
netot
Excellent image!! The engine looks great!
auntietk
What fun! This is very well done, my friend. Great result!
renecyberdoc
extraordinary,you dont see one like this every day.
MineFujiko
Wow! Beautiful machine!! RodS-san
mikeerson
lol... I never give you any good ideas, I just say stuff like - What the Hell does this machine do? and Why would I want it? LOL... at least your art looks tops as always - but what kinda machine is this? looks like a giant sewing machine - lol
RodS
LOL @ Mikeerson.... Ya see that big wheel? You put a belt on it, and it runs stuff! :-D
bazza
This looks wonderful Rod great looking Benson engine and love the ladies pose!! Super work on this one my friend another first class scene. Keep them coming my friend!!
adrie
Another fantastic work my friend, love the idea.....superb done.
missblue
Fantastic work!
fallen21
Excellent image.
brewgirlca
Rod, this brings back memories of being in the Science and Technology Museum in London. I am not mechanical and I thought the musuem would be boring but like your work the museum showed the artistry of mechanical engineering. It is a really pretty piece you discovered and the drafted drawings are works of art unto themselves. It takes you back to a time when you had to be an artist to be an engineer.
debbielove
Well this is a great idea Rod! Cool, I would be photographing such items in 'real' life for sure! lol Excellently modelled by the girlie! Great Render.. Rob
magnus073
That is one cool engine Rob, and you did a great job in showing it off here. Reminds me of the charts I have for some old industrial equipment from the same era
bmac62
Oh, man...the engine (and everything else) looks great. Somebody has really worked on building this model. The zoomed version is so worthwhile...I've been picking around for five minutes visiting all the details.
boobunny Online Now!
Wow it looks great. Wonderful work and concept.
eekdog
that is way cool Rod, wish i had time to surf like you do. this image is so perfect, looks like a photo my friend, most well done. :)))
njb2000
Great looking museum piece I like the illustrations on the wall. Nicely done!
Erestorfan
What a great job, Rod! I love how you framed the pages from the cataloge you found! That was a stroke of genius!!
shadownet
Impressive model and render! Great job Rod!
mrestey
I love the way one can start out just messing about with things, or testing a new product and it ends up evolving into an uploadable image. I like this. Makes one wonder way the lady is roaming the museum with a lantern. Is she a ghost from times passed? Well, as for suggestions ... I think a different light would have done this image justice. Or perhaps the Dynamic Moods and Lighting product would have help sharpen it up and enhance it a bit. I love that product. It can really make your images pop sometimes.
MagikUnicorn
EXCELLENT WWORK DUDE
mgtcs
WOW...This is a superb work my friend, marvelous engine, the composition is really fantastic 10*
npauling
You have made a great job of creating a lovely image around this great piece of machinery. Your lighting is so well done, it has a very realistic look to it. Excellent work.
adorety
Very cool looking image. The render came out great. Excellent job setting up the scene and all the extra prop. Lovely girl too. But I have to ask...What does it do?
NefariousDrO
Very cool, you did a great job of lighting it, but even more is the wonderful setting you put this excellent engine in. It has a nice enigmatic quality, and with a person looking on it feels like there's a story just waiting to be revealed.
FaeMoon
She looks very inventive with that engine! Cool stuff, and I didn't know I could put 3Ds models into poser, now I see it. SOOOO nice to know!
vitachick
Excellant image..Great job with messing around..Sometimes you do start with one image in mind then it ends up something totally different..