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    • majidM Offline
      majid
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      @shawb said:

      'Meccano' was, and still is, a very popular construction toy with a large following on the web today. The model shown is based on a design from the 1960/70s. I added a generic oil lamp for illumination. I hope you will enjoy these renders.

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      If I wanna help pushing your renders to next level I'd add these comments:
      Metal part of the lamp need more attention/ reflection ...
      Wood bump map is somehow strong.
      Glass part of the lamp could be better in 2 ways: A- if you are going to use a thick glass material, then the modle must be based on real world: A thin thickness glass.
      B- If you are not going to consider the thickness then apply "thin/architectural" glass template to it.
      Fine bevels of the engine model also will rocket up the realism.

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      • pilouP Offline
        pilou
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        Cool animation! โ˜€
        Curious there is not a builder online like Lego Designer
        (who seems also not more existing online)... ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
        http://www.meccano.com ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Frenchy Pilou
        Is beautiful that please without concept!
        My Little site :)

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        • S Offline
          shawb
          last edited by

          Majid & Pilou, thank you both for your comments. Yes, the wood texture bump map was a bit too strong and I will try some experimentation with the chimney glass texture.

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          • S Offline
            shawb
            last edited by

            Taking on board Majid's suggestions I have done some work on the oil lamp and hope it shows some improvement!

            Oil lamp.JPG

            Oil lamp 02.JPG

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            • Mike AmosM Offline
              Mike Amos
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              Very nice, I think you need a dirt map and reduced shine on the lamp body.

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              • S Offline
                shawb
                last edited by

                Thanks Mike but I have spent hours with rag and tin of 'Brasso' making it that clean and shiny! ๐Ÿ˜‰

                A bit of dirt would be a good next step I agree and, to my mind, the harder look to achieve. I will give it a go when I can.

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                • S Offline
                  shawb
                  last edited by

                  Earlier, L i am suggested something 'Meccano' for the steam engine to drive. Here are some rough renders of the stamping press (what I would call it anyway) along with the engine. No driving band as yet or animation.

                  1.JPG

                  1_1.JPG

                  1_2.JPG

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                    shawb
                    last edited by

                    Some NPR images of a different engine model with line shaft, stamping press and trip hammer.


                    1.JPG


                    1_1.JPG


                    1_2.JPG

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                    • HornOxxH Offline
                      HornOxx
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                      ๐Ÿ‘ prima! I love it ! ๐Ÿ˜„

                      never trust a skinny cook

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                        shawb
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                        Thank you HornOxx. Also, a big 'thank you' to all the contributors to the Forum who provide so much inspiration and sharing of knowledge. I am often humbled by the shear excellence that they produce.

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                        • Mike AmosM Offline
                          Mike Amos
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                          A fascinating and wonderful piece, nice one. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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                            shawb
                            last edited by

                            Thanks Mike, although I grew up with basic Meccano the steam engines and machines were definitely way out of my reach but I suppose I can have as many as I want now with a bit of Sketchup!

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                            • Bryan KB Offline
                              Bryan K
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                              Those turned out great!

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

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                                shawb
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                                Thank you Bryan, now wondering where to go next! I have a notion for one particular model but it will depend on the available source material. I was looking at your excellent Blog page this very morning, you're range of transport covers a, somewhat, greater span of years than mine; 2000 year old Chinese tricycles to spaceships. I consider myself to be definitely stuck in the steam age!

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