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Real world Wip. Glass sculptures.

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    tuna1957
    last edited by 7 Jan 2017, 17:13

    off the scale !!!! πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘ looking at this last pic can't help thinking about solo frozen in the block of carbonite.......

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      Mike Amos
      last edited by 7 Jan 2017, 18:51

      @tuna1957 said:

      off the scale !!!! πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘ looking at this last pic can't help thinking about solo frozen in the block of carbonite.......

      Agreed, more impressive all the time.

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        Box
        last edited by 25 Jan 2017, 12:55

        Once again been too busy to post lately but finally getting close to the end.
        Quite a few technical bits and lighting etc to come so it will be another month or so until they are on site and properly visible.
        But here they are just before the last 200 kilo block it fixed on the second one, basically making them finished.
        They are almost impossible to photograph in this situation as the surroundings seem to suck the light out of everything. But in real life they are quite something.


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          Rich O Brien Moderator
          last edited by 25 Jan 2017, 12:57

          Paranormal!

          We should do a case study on this if you're up for it?

          Show how you went from SU concept to reality. It'd be amazing

          Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp

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            Box
            last edited by 25 Jan 2017, 13:13

            Nice idea Rich, but maybe we could do it on one that is a little less complex. I'll be doing some that will be far easier to document the files and reality after this one. This has been 2 years in the making and a great deal of the R&D and changes in technical design decisions have been swallowed up in a pint glass or three.

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              Mike Amos
              last edited by 27 Jan 2017, 23:28

              It would be interesting to see a case study, not the usual or run of the mill for sure. Nicely done to you all Box.

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                Bryan K
                last edited by 15 Mar 2017, 05:12

                I looking forward to more pictures when you get a chance!

                See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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                  Box
                  last edited by 24 Mar 2017, 06:14

                  It is something of a nerve racking day today. But so far so good.


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                    baz
                    last edited by 24 Mar 2017, 07:31

                    The lifting frame looks to be a work of art on its own, what could possibly go wrong.
                    πŸ‘

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                      Box
                      last edited by 25 Mar 2017, 08:10

                      @baz said:

                      The lifting frame looks to be a work of art on its own,
                      πŸ‘

                      Cost an arm and a leg for fabrication, not to mention engineering sign off. But it was all done in SU and the metal worker was happy that way.

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                        Box
                        last edited by 25 Mar 2017, 09:11

                        Here we go, the second one reaching its final position. First one in the foreground.


                        Landed.png

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                          Rich O Brien Moderator
                          last edited by 25 Mar 2017, 09:15

                          This is fab. Thanks for sharing.

                          Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp

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                            Box
                            last edited by 25 Mar 2017, 12:34

                            Cheers Rich.

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                              cotty
                              last edited by 25 Mar 2017, 12:59

                              Congratulation for this step!

                              my SketchUp gallery

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                                db11
                                last edited by 25 Mar 2017, 22:59

                                Been following this throughout the process.

                                Really fascinating how it evolved, and all the material and design challenges that had to be addressed (the lifting frame being but one example). Totally impressive all the way around. Looking forward to seeing pics of the completed installation.

                                Congrats on making it to the end?!

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                                  liam887
                                  last edited by 26 Mar 2017, 17:23

                                  @box said:

                                  Here we go, the second one reaching its final position. First one in the foreground.

                                  don't leave us hanging (no pun intended!)

                                  VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
                                  http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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                                    Box
                                    last edited by 26 Mar 2017, 21:07

                                    It might be a while before we have finished photos. There is a bit of on site work needed to complete them and they have been enclosed to keep them from public view until the opening. Plus we have a bit of an issue with one of them that may necessitate it's return to the studio for some serious remedial treatment. On top of that, the things are almost impossible to photograph. Too many reflections.

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                                      liam887
                                      last edited by 26 Mar 2017, 21:09

                                      @box said:

                                      It might be a while before we have finished photos. There is a bit of on site work needed to complete them and they have been enclosed to keep them from public view until the opening. Plus we have a bit of an issue with one of them that may necessitate it's return to the studio for some serious remedial treatment. On top of that, the things are almost impossible to photograph. Too many reflections.

                                      Oh good news, I thought silence = smash smash πŸ˜„

                                      πŸ‘

                                      VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
                                      http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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                                        Box
                                        last edited by 28 Mar 2017, 07:32

                                        These sculptures are basically impossible to photograph. I doubt I'll ever get anything showing both looking good. Their very nature makes them a dynamic installation.
                                        The figures change constantly with the movement of the sun, one minute hidden in the depths of the pool then as the sun comes out from behind a cloud or around the edge of a building they jump out at you with bright sparkling edges.
                                        But reflections and glare make static images difficult but I caught this angle this afternoon that gives you a bit of an idea of how they look.


                                        20170328_183203.jpg

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                                          baz
                                          last edited by 28 Mar 2017, 08:27

                                          @box said:

                                          These sculptures are basically impossible to photograph. I doubt I'll ever get anything showing both looking good. Their very nature makes them a dynamic installation.
                                          The figures change constantly with the movement of the sun, one minute hidden in the depths of the pool then as the sun comes out from behind a cloud or around the edge of a building they jump out at you with bright sparkling edges.
                                          But reflections and glare make static images difficult but I caught this angle this afternoon that gives you a bit of an idea of how they look.

                                          How about a short video?

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