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 (7)
debbielove
A fine image, well put together.. I would not worry too much about total accuracy, it can't be done really.. Unless you make all the equipment yourself.. You've done a great job! Rob
T.Rex
Nice series of images. I was only slightly aware of Australia's situation during WWII. Thanks to your series I've looked up more. The film "Australia" also helped dramatize a part of WWII I was not so familiar with. You've filled an instructive niche with this series. I'm sure glad the Jap attacks didn't turn into an all-out invasion. With the sparse population and vast spread of land it would have been very difficult to get them out or track them down. Keep up the good work. Images are great! As debbielove says, you can'y have 100% accuracy. :-)
steelrazer
You've gotten a really nice sense of depth in this piece, and I like the off-level camera level. Nice work.
AliceFromLake
Picture looks fine. Oh fine, the story continues. Its like a cartoon... ;-)
alessimarco
~Great scene!~
Maxidyne
Fine work and story. Nothing wrong with using artistic license when putting an image together. I think the hat looks pretty good too :)
Osper
Don't know about the parking. But you worked it out.