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Re: The Cankerworm
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Wed, 12 Sep 2001 22:37:56 GMT
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> In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes:
> Brother, when I first saw this increadible creation I was beside myself. I
> literally choked up. I almost could not speak. I in fact almost shed tears.
Thanks Eric. It's strange to think that even with all the pics I shared with
you behind the scenes you were still suprised. You will admit that I was
trying to warn you ;-) Maybe you were just scared of him? Just remember
hands and feet away from the mouth.
> The reason I say is because I looked deep in to the effort, vision and
> artisty involved in making such an increadible masterpiece.
IMO you were a part of the process from the concept to the design problems
to the finish. Add that you and I talk enough that you understand what I was
trying to do and I think you share my experience to some degree. (was that
too poorly worded?)
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> The whole concept and dedication to create this monstosity is phenominal.
Let's break down the inspirations:
> The body segments are awseome looking and are so detailed.
Taken from the Sentiel (sp) mecha deals in the Matrix. Especially the
smaller legs and such underneath. I wanted to get that "chatter" feel of the
small legs on the belly. (to everyone: Eric suggested that I do this to the
Q mecha. I told him I'd try it on a new mecha instead.) So this was the start.
> The Riders are a trully great touch.
An idea made much later. We were talking about Dune and I said "hey a rider
would be really cool." Then I made 5. Only three are riding though.
> The head is out of someones nightmares.
From aliens obviously. It's kind of a squat queen head design. Also where I
got the idea of no eyes. It hunts by scent mostly. I just didn't know how to
make those vents. Dave was over one night and I started fiddling with the
arches and the head was born. I also used some of the old Alien toys as help.
> The legs are fantastic.
I really pained over the leg design. I went through about 10. Talon (as Bram
suggested) looked too avian. Then the weight problem too. I liked the "boom
boom" look of elephant feet, so I went with that.
> The overall look of the BMW is just so eerie.
Going for organic here a la Sophie. Much inspiration from both his Mantis
and Big Red Robot....both flowing organic designs. I was trying to work a
bit more out of the box so to speak.
> The shapes and patterns flow thruout.
There is a ton of repeated motifs. They are just different sizes and colors.
It's an easy design concept that tends to tie all the parts together. It
also makes the whole design gell together a bit more.
> The use of parts and elements is just plain cool.
As I said before to Dave....VIVA La Brickbay!!! I could not have built this
without Brickbay. The idea is get as many (100-200) of about 6 parts and
make shapes with them over and over.
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> I enjoyed seeing this ultimate creation in person and found myself going
> back to it constantly.
LOL! Ironic that now I keep sitting in front of Red Bot now! I was out there
last night with only the moonlight on it. That thing has so much presence!
Man is it awesome!
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> I remember listening to your story while we drove down to LL and I was taken
> aback by all the imagery going thru my head. This is trully a work of art as
> well as a nightmare come true.
Ahhhh story time was fun. Maybe some time I'll make a little animated deal
like I was telling you.
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> The use of white in the different areas is just wild and gives it a chilling
> look to it.
The color is supposed to be white as "bone", light grey as tough but
flexible "skin", red as inner fleshy stuff, dark grey as hard "armour"
shell, and black as viens. Mostly the light grey and white don't want to
play well together.
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> What a creation, you should be proud.
> Wow look at all the wonderful comments. You made the greatest hits page
> something for which I had no doubt.
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> It's awesome the way you have made people re-think what Lego can do.
You're doing the same thing, Eric. Only your stuff is light years ahead. I
don't even have words for some of the stuff you're doing.
> You
> also showed us that when you put your mind to it, whatch out for what can be
> done.
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> I just can't say enough about this outrageous creation.
Thanks Eric. As you know I am sooo Lego drained. Stupid thing was hard as
hell to make! :-) Oh the pains we go through to make Lego! It seems too
silly sometimes. And then you get a shape/ part combo in your head...
Later bro,
Bryce
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> Congratulations!
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> Eric
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> In lugnet.build.mecha, Bryce McGlone writes:
> > I just posted pictures of the Cankerworm here:
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> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=6176
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> > As always let me hear from you guys! There's a bit of a story below for
> > those of you who are bored :-)
> >
> > The Cankerworm is a biomechanical alien mecha deal. It was an indigenous
> > animal infussed with cyber technology. The animal itself is rather dumb and
> > violent. Each Cankerworm ridden into battle requires three riders. One is
> > the leader denoted by the blue stripes. The other two are handlers. These
> > three riders must work in tandem to keep the Worm from eating friendly
> > troops. If the leader falls off the top Cankerworms are prone to snapping
> > around and eating them in which case the next rider becomes the leader. The
> > penalty for loosing control of a Cankerworm is death anyway,so it's really
> > no loss when a leader is eaten. blah blah blah I'm even getting tired of
> > this story. Oh and as the kicker I don't have any pictures of the riders! Oh
> > well maybe next time. Take care everyone!
> >
> > Later,
> > Bryce
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