Its a hobby... If Al Gore can set upon the world with a bunch of models with hockey sticks then why not me too? Though my children are wondering why, after the last cliffhanger with terrorists in the lobby and the SEALs already on the roof, it's taking me so long to finish the next episode but this is all part of my scheme, to show them that rewarding things can take time and that the journey can often be as fun as the destination.
I've been drawn to Poser by the timesaving possibilities of re-using characters and props. But since the centre of my universe, known in my day-job as the Indo-West Pacific, overlaps little with many Poser stock catalogues I sometimes find myself having to improvise. The discipline required to make models from scratch helps me to appreciate the effort that others invest into them. I'm as willing to use freebies as the next hobbyist but its a real godsend, free or not, when someone produces a prop or figure that by some chance belongs exactly in world I'm creating.
The images in this gallery tell no particular story. I've posted them in the off-chance they are of interest to others and to advertise things that interest me about the sometimes sad but often rich history and culture of the Asia-Pacific region. The works are usually inspired by ideas and thoughts that come to me as I trawl the web for inspiration, or they might be tests of techniques in particular software or outings of models and textures I'm making for the project. I hope you enjoy them.
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Comments (5)
T.Rex
Excellent image! And, not to forget, the good work on the story. Glad everyone got away safe and sound, considering the military action. But, the guys sending/receiving the diamonds were, unfortunately, the loosers. During WWII, diamonds were the best way to transport/smuggle value/currency. Many refugees from the Nazi activities in Europe converted their assets to diamonds. To prevent search and seizure, quite a few swallowed the diamonds (kind of messy retrieving them afterwards, but considering the situation, a small "price" to pay!). This is even done today. No sea water getting at wrappers or seals. Keep up the good work! :-)
neiwil
"The Bounty Hunters, they came in search of paradise (old chocolate bar commercial)....but all they found where diamonds".... Such a brilliant series, and re-telling of this little snippet of history.Jack Higgins or Clive Cussler would be made up (and much richer) if they could have 'dreamed' this up...the fact it's all true is amazing.A real 'Boys Own' adventure masterfully told and stunningly illustrated, one I will definitely re-read and no doubt draw inspiration from.Thank you Brian, entertaining, educational and a fitting tribute to those who didn't get to finish the journey. (Thanks for the mentions throughout, it's an honour to be able to contribute to such a marvelous body of work....thanks mate.)
Maxidyne
Thanks for telling this story in such an interesting way. I'd not heard of it before and there are probably so many tales like this that will go unheard but for storytellers like you. It would be nice to think that after all this time some of the diamonds are still out there waiting to be found. Looking forward to the "loose ends". Well done on the whole series :)
debbielove
Wow! Neil...Thanks for that memory! lol Bounty!!! I'd forgotten... Babes n beaches.. not any more inn this PC infested world! And what a story.. Amazing.. Such intrigue! what did happen lol Is it there, is it not... Excellent work on this saga, and on the renders.. Well done! Rob
Ken _Gilliland
nice work!