The Hurricane Magnet by frogdot
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Description
Frogdot Industries is proud to announce that in addition to it's longtime productive Atlantic Wind Farm, we have developed a successful "Hurricane Magnet". The secret is the "Lodocrap Crystal". Made with beach sand and metal from mobile homes, this crystal acts as a conductive attractor to the ultra-low pressure cyclonic winds. As the hurricane approaches the magnet, it builds in intensity to terminal velocity of about 200mph. At that time a natural feedback occurs and the eye of the storm suddenly implodes and vaporizes into calm nothingness.
Of course, the benefits are obvious. With such powerful winds, the wind generators produce amazing amounts of electricity, which we, in turn, sell back to the government.
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On a serious note, with this image, I do not mean to make fun of the tragic situation in Florida and the Caribbean. It's more "wishful thinking" that something could be made to control these storms. My best wishes and sympathy go to all that have to ride out these hurricanes.
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76 lattices and 10 terrains were used. A 196mb file. The panels were quickly drawn in Photoshop, with a bunch of straight lines and then made into lattices. It's alot easier than it looks. Tried making it as large an image and while keeping the filesize down, to get as much detail.
Of course, the benefits are obvious. With such powerful winds, the wind generators produce amazing amounts of electricity, which we, in turn, sell back to the government.
***
On a serious note, with this image, I do not mean to make fun of the tragic situation in Florida and the Caribbean. It's more "wishful thinking" that something could be made to control these storms. My best wishes and sympathy go to all that have to ride out these hurricanes.
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76 lattices and 10 terrains were used. A 196mb file. The panels were quickly drawn in Photoshop, with a bunch of straight lines and then made into lattices. It's alot easier than it looks. Tried making it as large an image and while keeping the filesize down, to get as much detail.
Comments (34)
artgum
Anyone willing to stick it out through 3 major hurricanes in about a month must have one hell of a sense of humor! Un-believably intricate modeling, and that's an excellent looking sea.
jsgknight
Yet another Frogdot classic! -V-
pakled
3 down, 1 to go..maybe set it up somewhere besides Florida..;)
striving
Your creations in this style are untouchable. Another great invention! Great touches on the water too!
mrscience
That is simply brilliant my friend! V
rhom
wow dave-a very cool image-excellent-love the ocean surface
Euxeb007
Simply fantastik ! -V-
JNH
Monumental! The "lodocrap" crystal reminds me of all the compressed sand figurine souvenirs that were so popular in Florida. Erected in the Bermuda Triangle?
Dinhi
Super! hahaha.....I downloaded one of those tracking things, drew a mobil home on top of the state of florida, and left it on my desk for passerbyes...no one got the joke (I live in Jax Fl).....LOL Seriously though, great render, love the richness in the water. (=
MoonGoat
Lol, wonder how much one o these would cost me. Love the style, incredible image!
Flak
I love the construction style. Chaotic engineering rules :)
ynsaen
As ever, utterly stunned. Love the wave crests, and it looks suitably ramshackle and yet ya just know it could take those winds and laugh...
melevos
Fantastic work!!
markostimpy
Markostimpy Productions, located in Ft. Myers Fla. Has gotten the brunt of "Charlie" and "Frances" and soon (maybe), "Ivan". I reside in a mobile home (trailer trash extrordinaire). We lived, and will endure. Your model is better constructed than my home. Bravo !! Bring those talents to CAD and help us out down here. Stunning image, needed the comic relief. 10 plus !!!
servo
You get another Floridian Thumbs Up vote from me... maybe you could include a rain attracting capacitor made from freshly-washed car paint samples? --
zopeynn
fantastic details!Bravo...
Bungalo
I think this is excellent idea and concept. You should patent it as fast as possible.
lgp692000
After being hit by both of those stinking hurricanes and waiting here with my two children that are out of school yet again so that the school may be turned into a shelter, I can thank you for trying to put a positive spin on the situation. Excellent work on this piece and thank you for sharing..
FWTempest
Lattice-work is cool... but I really like the waves... great render.
jstsittinghere
amazing image!! excellent
eres
Fantastic stuff!!!
danamo
Lol, very funny concept and excellent modeling. Love the waves.
susanmoses
you are amazing... the cresting waves are so well done and your imagination brings us such delightful work!
TheBryster
Looks Great! But I wouldn't want to live there!
OD-Ichthys
There were probably enough trees down in my neighborhood after Charley to build one of those... I love the pic, and the sense of humor behind it.
melizod
Ha! This is excellent! Great idea and image as well. Good work.
Li-An
Great idea and execution.
Pelican
Beautiful construct !
Aaron_of_Minneapolis
Cool pic. Too bad they don't have these for real....
pogmahone
rotfl - great sea and great idea :o)