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On 28-6-2016 18:52, Bald Eagle wrote:
> Came across this at random, and thought I'd add it to the knowledge stack:
>
> http://tiphero.com/natural-remedies-for-ants/
>
Great. Thanks!
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Thomas
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On 28-6-2016 19:02, Bald Eagle wrote:
> Maybe it's just me, but I don't get that "this is made of metal" vibe when I
> look at that.
Well, this is just a first try out. I like it myself although the
metallic part of the texture may not be that obvious indeed.
>
> Maybe combine what you've got with uncorroded metal to show that the corrosion /
> rust / oxidation is exactly that - and not stone or whatever it might be?
>
> I've seen some good-looking robot-type things, where there's some painted
> surfaces with flaking, shiny hydraulic piston shafts, and then the rest of it is
> a mix of metal, grease, rust, etc. It seemed to me to be a very convincing
> effect even though there was so little actual bare metal showing.
I have different ways to go indeed.
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> Maybe see about making the ant a bit less - round? "organic"?
> Throw some cylinders or facets in there, or remodel it in such a way as to
> suggest that parts of it were cast - fillets, radiused parts, etc.
> Screws or bolt heads
> Plates or greebles
That is more difficult. The existing model's macros are already rather
complicated and I don't see any direct way to do that. It would mean
building a new model from scratch.
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Thomas
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From: Thomas de Groot
Subject: Re: Metal Monster entry: The Ant Queen
Date: 29 Jun 2016 03:47:16
Message: <57737d04@news.povray.org>
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This is a texture I also find interesting, based on one originally
created by Xplo Eristotle.
Afterthought: I do not want the ant to look too artificial. It should be
an 'organic' metallic construction.
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From: Thomas de Groot
Subject: Re: Metal Monster entry: The Ant Queen
Date: 29 Jun 2016 04:00:36
Message: <57738024@news.povray.org>
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Another variation, also based on an original by Xplo Eristotle
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Am 2016-06-29 03:47, also sprach Thomas de Groot:
> This is a texture I also find interesting, based on one originally
> created by Xplo Eristotle.
>
> Afterthought: I do not want the ant to look too artificial. It should be
> an 'organic' metallic construction.
>
I like this one best for "metallic looking"
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On 10-7-2016 6:33, dick balaska wrote:
> Am 2016-06-29 03:47, also sprach Thomas de Groot:
>> This is a texture I also find interesting, based on one originally
>> created by Xplo Eristotle.
>>
>> Afterthought: I do not want the ant to look too artificial. It should be
>> an 'organic' metallic construction.
>>
>
> I like this one best for "metallic looking"
>
Yes, but I shall be using the next one below (the one with the
rust-stained mirrored steel).
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I elaborated a bit more on the text going with Oedipus.
http://www.tc-rtc.co.uk/imagenewdisplay/stills/726/Oedipus.html
I also entered a new image to the Challenge.
http://www.tc-rtc.co.uk/imagenewdisplay/stills/729/Ant_Queen.html
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Thomas
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degroot org> wrote:
> I elaborated a bit more on the text going with Oedipus.
> http://www.tc-rtc.co.uk/imagenewdisplay/stills/726/Oedipus.html
"Oh, Mother - I'm sorry it had to come to this, but I told you - time and time
again - to quit while you're a head."
> I also entered a new image to the Challenge.
> http://www.tc-rtc.co.uk/imagenewdisplay/stills/729/Ant_Queen.html
"Pardon me, but could you be so kind as to provide me with directions back to
the Intesrtate?
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On 7/13/2016 11:21 AM, Bald Eagle wrote:
> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
>> I elaborated a bit more on the text going with Oedipus.
>> http://www.tc-rtc.co.uk/imagenewdisplay/stills/726/Oedipus.html
>
> "Oh, Mother - I'm sorry it had to come to this, but I told you - time and time
> again - to quit while you're a head."
>
Groan.
Just kiss and make up.
Oh dear! I forgot. That's what started it all in the first place. ;)
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Stephen
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On 13-7-2016 12:21, Bald Eagle wrote:
> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
>> I elaborated a bit more on the text going with Oedipus.
>> http://www.tc-rtc.co.uk/imagenewdisplay/stills/726/Oedipus.html
>
> "Oh, Mother - I'm sorry it had to come to this, but I told you - time and time
> again - to quit while you're a head."
>
>> I also entered a new image to the Challenge.
>> http://www.tc-rtc.co.uk/imagenewdisplay/stills/729/Ant_Queen.html
>
> "Pardon me, but could you be so kind as to provide me with directions back to
> the Intesrtate?
>
>
>
LOL indeed, indeed.
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Thomas
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