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Pengy, I like it... really looking forward to seeing your work animated. Post more pics!

...or you could give an uber-level newbie Rodney-type guy access to all of your screenshots taken while you build/install the rig and he would attempt to put text to the process here in the Rigging & Relationships forum. The experts could tweak still further and then someone with a bit of voice talent could take that product and narrate the whole thing. (uber-level newbie Rodney-types don't do voicework much) Well... something like that anyway. I guess the goal would be to make a TAoA:M type exercise out of it eventually too. Rodney

Just wanted to note that I got a chance to download and play with Squetchy Thom for a few minutes. My first impression: "WOW! Even I can animate with this rig!" Yesterday I was concerned about the 2001 Rig going away. Today I am no longer concerned. Impressive.

On behalf of the USAF Public Affairs office I say, "You are very welcome". Rodney

Nice pics and description DL. Seeing behind the scenes like this really gets me going for some reason. Makes me want to create scenes in 3D. BTW - I keep hoping you might demo your secret recipe for murky painterly style backgrounds too. Beautiful stuff! Rodney

Meow, (interesting name BTW!) Hang in there it gets better. I can't really answer your query about computer systems but there are plenty here in the forum that not only can but will. I generally just buy something cheap and >cringe I've lost most of whatever tech savy I used to have. As a writer you have an edge that many animators don't in storytelling. Good luck to you on your animated endeavors. ...and welcome to the A:M Community! Rodney

Animating is fun... animating with friends... now that is something to be happy about. Glad to see you've all started in on the TAoA:M Exercises.. Rodney

Oooo. Good Idea! I don't think these are NATO grade but that just might work. Michael, For a limited time only I'll post the pics as I'm abusing Hash Inc bandwidth. These images are cut down in size to 40% so if you need any of them full rez/quality just say the word and I'll grab the original. Sorry... I don't think there are any barf bags (NATO or otherwise)... www.hash.com/amtutes/Temp/C130DetailCleared.zip Rodney

Michael, Great to have you back! I got the go ahead to share approx. 60 photos of a C130E. I'm not sure how much good they might do you but I'll try to smash down the file sizes and get them to you. I didn't take the pics so they aren't from the perspective of someone modeling in 3D but still might be useful. Rodney

People often say they want solid Comment & Criticism... well there you have it (LOL). Without having seen the animation yet I'd say that's specific enough. It'd be nice to see more of the same C&C to pick and choose from throughout the forum. I'm looking forward to seeing your work Mark in light of the suggestions but also because you are TAoA:M alumini; royalty in my book! Downloading now...

Arpana, I've already said hello in a way after your Exercise 1 post but here is an official "Hello" here. It's great to see Animation:Master is making inroads in India. While I don't know how many A:M Users might be active there I hope you find yourself in a welcome commnunity of animators there. I know you'll be welcome here. So... Welcome to the A:M Community! Rodney

Robert, I was just wondering when we'd hear from you again. Looks great as usual! More than great actually. I should say as well I really like your walker. I like it a lot more than the ship. If you still intend to use your flying ship(s) perhaps you could have them hovering around it to give a sense of scale. Are you planning to put the tower back in or is that gone for good? Glad to see you are still working it! Rodney

Funny stuff for sure... as said especially if no one was hurt. The other side of C130s of course I got to relive today. Starting at 0400hrs local we unsuccessfully tried to launch on our mission. We fly for about 20 minutes gauge goes into the red and we are headed back home. After repairs on the ground and subsequent delay find us taxiing for another takeoff. No go. Back for more/different repairs. Third times a charm right? Wrong. Almost at the same place 20 minutes out the exact same gauge lets us know that repairs didn't quite get the the job done the first time. So almost 10 hours after getting armed and ready to fly I'm home again... having never really left at all. So goes another day in the life of the C130. Michael, I don't board a plane without thinking of your work on your model. I wanna see more animation too! Can we get a flying shot in the air? That'd be sweet. Rodney

Such a wonderful character! It's easy to see the animation/storytelling potential in the images you've posted and thinking of the name alone conjures up even more imagery of Captain Barnstorm in animated action. Bravo! Rodney

Very impressive. If I may ask... are your modeling from blueprint rotoscopes? Drawings? Or something else? Inquiring minds wanna know. Rodney

So far so good!

Very very nice additions. You have incredible patience I'll certainly give you that. Now all you have to do is reverse the image and make it look like its a reflection in the windows of a door. JUST KIDDING!!! I'm sure you could tweak forever but I think I'm done suggesting. Looks great to me! Really incredible imagery. Rodney

Michael said: Yes Sir, I'm still hanging in here. I'm not short though... I won't act it while anyone is watching at least. I don't think I'm quite as old as the C130 but I'm starting to feel my age. I need to start thinking past 20 though because it'll be there before I know it. My how time flies... literally. If you need some close ups of details I might be able to get the greenlight to send some to you. You know the mundane stuff like the seating, general textures, barf bags etc. Of course you could probably find more than I could provide out there on the internet though. James, I've never seen a single person jump from a C130 so it makes good sense that other planes are generally used for that task nowadays. I have seen the step extensions and gear for jumping out of C130 though so I'd guess its still done from time to time. Then of course there is always just running and jumping off the back ramp... As for me... I guess I go down with the plane and crew.** As the old saying goes, "No sense jumping out of a perfectly good plane". **I have yet to see a parachute reserved for me on a C130 flight. This could be bad... Rodney

I don't disagree. That's while I qualified it with 'from where I sit'. Where I am right now all I see are lots and lots of C130s. I get to fly on one every 3 days or so too. I will admit though that for someone that has been in the Air Force for 17 years I don't know squat about planes. I like em though. Rodney

Michael, I just want to say... your recent C130 animations are a real treat. The accuracy and level of detail you've got in your C130 already is quite impressive. Kinda gave me shivers when I saw your model in action. Seeing your mini-movies really made me want to go out and share the files with everyone I know who works around them. I figure they would appreciate the effort you've put into it. The designers of the C130 get a lot of respect from me. Those planes are tough and versatile to say the least. The ease of configuration allowing various cargo (whether PAX, rolling stock or pallets) to be transported is simply amazing. I hope you keep a version that isn't a gunship. From where I sit the C130 as a transport Aircraft still is the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force. Rodney

jon, I think I like your current sophie more than one more Chibi version'd. Looking mighty good thus far. You can always make a Chibier version from the the one you have now at a later date. Rodney

Drat drat drat... and BUMP. Zach, Do you still have this project file?

Wow. Better answer than I could have even expected! That shows how a talented individual like yourself can use the internet to best advantage. I imagine there is nothing quite like being able to use models/resources you've already created to make a little extra money either I imagine. I'm sure it reinforces the fact that your time experimenting and exploring was time well spent. You are an inspiration to all of us aspiring animators/artists. Keep on keepin' on! Rodney

Very nice! Looks like you've been busy. Your storyline has me intrigued. Some great possibilities for animation. Rodney

Drat... not quite an update but it'll do! Love the Kows, Kiwi and of kourse... the Kapsules. /me always wanna see more of your work. K? Rodney