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# 1 18-03-2007 , 01:50 PM

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Ok - I think I am going to enter. Still working out my idea so I may post a sketch soon or just make it up as I go along.

I need an elephant - so I am just going to start building that and see how it goes...

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and here is a back view...

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my design also includes Queen Victoria, so here is my start on her. I could only find a couple of decent pictures of her, so not sure how close of a resemblance I will get.

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nice elephant, and if you don't get a good enough victoria resemblance, make her an android on steampower:p

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# 5 18-03-2007 , 03:29 PM

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Looking intesting...
I am wonder, how you will conect those legs to the body? Or maybe you want the elephant to be like a mashine?

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nice start.

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# 7 18-03-2007 , 04:07 PM

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thanks guys! user added image

yeah - i am going to attach the legs to the body - machinary does have something to do with it. I'd post my sketch, but it stilll needs some work. All will be revealed in good time... if I can get my finger out!

oi d4rk3lf - I thought you were threatening that you were going to enter the challenge. I'm laying down the polygon gauntlet!! Just kidding mate - it would be good to see what you come up with.

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# 8 18-03-2007 , 06:30 PM

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oi d4rk3lf - I thought you were threatening that you were going to enter the challenge. I'm laying down the polygon gauntlet!! Just kidding mate - it would be good to see what you come up with.

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Bring it out then Arran! user added image

Chalenge exepted! user added image

Here is a preview of what I can make...
https://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4476/zaborisaon6.jpg

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# 9 18-03-2007 , 06:34 PM

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whaaahh!! - I'm shaking in my boots!! user added image

ha ha ha - very nice - definitely looking forward to seeing your entry mate.

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# 10 18-03-2007 , 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by d4rk3lf
Here is a preview of what I can make...
https://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4476/zaborisaon6.jpg

I hope you are not too scared.

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Oh, man...

That's it; I'm so pertrified, I'm just gonna resign from the competition...I have no chance user added image

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# 11 20-03-2007 , 03:40 PM

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arren dont know how I missed your thread but the line

"I need an elephant" had me giggering for while.:nod:

I`m look forward to seeeing just quit what your idea is.

As for you poly challenage with d4rk3lf - maybe you sould switch over to a avatar fight

round 1 - hand jestors
round 2 - wired hair do`s
round 3 - cheesey smiles.

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# 12 20-03-2007 , 03:50 PM

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nice work... user added image

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# 13 20-03-2007 , 03:52 PM

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ha ha - who doesn't need an elephant from time to time?

thanks tweetytunes user added image

not sure how far I will get with this one - there are already some great entries - yourself included.

I like your idea for an avatar fight though. I already have my next one lined up...

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# 14 20-03-2007 , 03:57 PM

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tell me about it.

some of these new guys have some real skills.
Yer I`m likeing my model aswell, its just falling into place. No real problems yet (unlike medusa)

but just because the entries are looking good no reason not to enter.