Ferdinando Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Location: A06-Guinevere Tags: science Dr.Arvan 'Yrich Arkov personal log: "Four days ago I landed on the planet Guinevere, an adolescent world whose deserts are scarred by newborn volcanoes - wholly different from the ancient serir on Linopeia III. It is a hostile planet for technologically advanced species, as the extreme heat melts metal while the sand consumes it, eating away our precious machinery and, even worse, damaging the delicate electronic synapses of our droids, computers and ships' AIs. But working without robotic assistance is unconceivable; my laboratory is crammed with the remains of the numerous artificial counterparts that couldn't stand Guinevere's environment, and now redesigned to fulfill their task. Domination through adaptation, the major truth of life - both biological and technological. I am waiting for the M.A.N.T.I.S. mining overseers to arrive and witness the testing of the new lava sampler I designed - if it doesn't work, I can still tell them it was my student's fault." Guinevere 1 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Dr.Arvan: “Overseer Krya, Lieutenant Aarne; I welcome you to our research base and experimenting field on Guinevere. I see you have left your weapons outside on board; it is a necessary safety measure with the volcanic particles in the air, as is wearing protection goggles. While the air is breathable for short periods, the heated dust and lapilli can damage permanently the eyes.” Overseer Krya: “No need for such recommendations, Dr.Arkov; we are well aware of the M.A.N.T.I.S. environmental protocol. Shall we commence with the operation? Dr.Arvan: “Of course. As you can see, we’re about to send the M-X18 prototype to obtain a lava sample for mineralogical analysis. I planned to test the X17 too, but my student destroyed it.” Parix: “It wasn’t my fault; if that Positron Core Collapser hadn’t been on... Dr.Arvan: “Shut up! Guinevere 2 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Guinevere 3 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Dr.Arvan: “The Awesomnite alloy plating is withstanding the heat and protecting the AI computational matrix. Success.” Guinevere 4 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Oversser Aarne: “Impressive. Can this modification be implemented on all of our machinery? And more specifically on military machinery? After all, we may have to contend this planet with Kawashita very soon.” Dr.Arvan: “I am a scientist, Overseer. I disdain war as the irrational behaviour it is. But I see your point. Once the basic instruments and droids are provided with this new armour, we’ll be able to upgrade weapons and vehicles in no time.” Overseer Krya: “Excellent. By the way, don’t worry too much about the possibility of war. If a conflict ever breaks out, the scientific contribution you all give will make it a very short one... " extra pics: Guinevere 6 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Guinevere 7 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr guinevere 8 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Guinevere 9 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Guinevere 10 by tropeaferdinando, su Flickr Edited June 16, 2015 by Ferdinando Quote
Ninja Nin Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Excellent !! Doctor ..... Your work is truly remarkable ..... The lava lighting effect is amazing ..... Quote
Ferdinando Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 That's what happens when you put a table lamp under an opaque glass desk. Thanks! Quote
LittleJohn Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Great build! The rockwork on top is excellent Quote
goatman461 Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 cool droid and nice lava effect FYI, I'm sure the illustrious MANTIS knows this, but the builds seem to be scored in order, so I'm pretty sure whoever gets to 30 DP first will dominate A06 and get the Biomass bonus (which Kawashita desperately needs). And Kawashita will have to then get at least 60 DP on A06 to take it back. Good luck. Quote
Kodan Black Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 A really nice build. Great rockwork and that lighting effect is a cherry on top. The little droid is very well done. Upholding the finest MANTIS standards, you folks have some quite humorous builders! Quote
Ferdinando Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 I forgot to include a little explanation about this build layout, which I've just realised is a bit unclear. The lab lies inside a volcano, so you're actually looking at a lava stream behind the rock. This explains how you can see Guinevere terrain outside the window. I hope this will help, if you had already figured it out, then you have quite a keen intuition. Quote
rodiziorobs Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) That's what happens when you put a table lamp under an opaque glass desk. Thanks! Nicely done! With my lava build last week I literally was doing a science experiment--testing the respective melting points of ABS and polycarbonate! (ABS' melting point is much lower than PC's, if you were wondering). Next time I'll use a CFL. Great build here, I like the lab, the droid, the effective look of the lava, and the forced perspective through the window. M.A.N.T.I.S. for the win! Edited June 16, 2015 by rodiziorobs Quote
Ferdinando Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 Even as a M.A.N.T.I.S. scientist, I'd NEVER use our precioussss ABS as a subject for a melting test. I just don't have the guts. I'd rather have the whole Alps melted down. Quote
rodiziorobs Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Even as a M.A.N.T.I.S. scientist, I'd NEVER use our precioussss ABS as a subject for a melting test. I just don't have the guts. I'd rather have the whole Alps melted down. Ah, see well this was...unintentional, as a result of my poor lighting setup Quote
Ferdinando Posted June 16, 2015 Author Posted June 16, 2015 I doubt anyone of us would melt ABS intentionally Quote
rodiziorobs Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 I doubt anyone of us would melt ABS intentionally Fair enough. Anyway, after my ...adventure... last week, I appreciate what it means to use a lighting effect like this, and yours looks great! Quote
aeralure Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I really like the lava effect (like everyone else lol), the droid and the gates just above the lava. Good job! Quote
Ferdinando Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 Actually those weren't meant to be gates, but...oh well I assume they could Quote
pombe Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Great build! I love the way the lab is set into the rock face! Also, brilliant lava effect! Quote
Ferdinando Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks everyone for the kind comments! Quote
Mike S Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Nice build! Also great idea with the transparent table! Quote
David FNJ Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Yeah, that lighting definitely makes this scene come alive! Nice work man! Quote
shmails Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 I really like that probe/droid. It has a very Portal feel to it. Nice! Quote
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