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Published: 2004-03-23 19:16:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 1660; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 383
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I designed this to start out as some kind of machine that has a life to it - some kind of awareness of its self being - but i kind of drifted from that as i drew it. The only real element that remains of that is the "hair bunches" at the back of the head, something that is only there for decoration rather than any practicality. The arms were designed to be able to change length - this was probably a bad decision from a creative point of view because in this sketch it is not evident of any real reason for the arms to be able to change length, and instead just looks like i've drawn the right arm bigger than the left.

The guns were designed so that the nozzle part is not attached the hand, so if the hand is needed to be used, the handle can be "pushed to the side", leaving the hands free. I suppose i like the idea of intergration, and wanted to try something with a gun with moving parts. The gun motors and magazine racks are attached to the forearm. I guess what this means is that the gun is always attached, but the handle can be moved out of the way. I think i already said that, hehehe.

I also based the design on human anatomy to a certain extent, especially around the ribcage area and the neck and so on, but only a loose similarity.

I wasn't actually going to add any text for this, but i thought i would, just to show some of the thinking that goes along with teh pictuar.

Took about an hour and half, mebbe 2 hours. It was done over a large period of time, on and off so i can't really tell TBQH! No reference, no erasers yayay. All comments welcome and appreciated

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Comments: 46

foreignmind [2007-10-19 21:45:28 +0000 UTC]

Very cool, I love it!!! He has great body expression. May I feature this in my journal?

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martinhoulden In reply to foreignmind [2007-10-20 00:00:17 +0000 UTC]

of course! that would be great, thankyou!

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foreignmind In reply to martinhoulden [2007-10-27 22:37:10 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, thanks!

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silverbeam [2004-08-20 01:38:32 +0000 UTC]

It only took you about 2 hours!!! Man! *goes to hide in shame* One of these days, I'll get to that good of level of drawing. SO is It just pencil basiccally and a lot of years behind you? The anatomy and precision is very nicely done.
*sigh* back to practicing.....

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myny [2004-08-13 14:49:05 +0000 UTC]

shit! i want one for my birthday .. um to keep the door2door salespeople away...
kick ass drawing.

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Urus-28 [2004-08-02 22:49:05 +0000 UTC]

Nice robot concept, but i think the best idea is not very visible. It seems the robot wear a type of dress or something strange in place of legs, i think it would be more interestings than weapons. But well very nice work in general

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Drunkjedi [2004-06-16 04:39:35 +0000 UTC]

Damn thing erased what i wrote i think.

I was saying its a great gun design. The hair follicles give it a great personality and feel, just like the Predators dreds do. I really like this drawing.

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Drunkjedi [2004-06-16 04:37:27 +0000 UTC]

Technical is absolutely right, that gun design is pretty damn good. The hair gives it a ncie personality, Kind of liek the P

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reneg8bober [2004-05-30 14:03:03 +0000 UTC]

w00h00 that's a killin design!

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omi-kun [2004-04-21 03:15:41 +0000 UTC]

your sense of value continues to amaze me.

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SveinForkBeard [2004-04-20 14:41:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! And the arms look fine, sir.

"Thrash Pig!"
Dan

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biodroid [2004-04-09 15:04:54 +0000 UTC]

Why you not working for a special effects company like ILM or something! This is great work!!!!!!!!

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atlantean [2004-04-02 22:49:37 +0000 UTC]

Once again, outstanding linework. The detail level on this piece is amazing, each component of the robot is perfectly logical and "realistic". I specially love the samurai-ish leg armor, very nice detail there.
Now, the usual little suggestion: the weapons are a bit strange. The way they fit in its arms is awkward, it seems to me that if he was firing, the weapon could fall off his hand or simply become out of control. I'd suggest you put some supports on the elbowsto help it fit a stick to the arm. ^^
Truly great job, and once again, :fav:!

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martinhoulden In reply to atlantean [2004-04-03 18:52:34 +0000 UTC]

yus, i definately agree on that. If i wewre to redraw it/refine the design, i'd definately sort those guns out ! Thanks again for another great comment !

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AlmightyTampon [2004-03-27 03:29:58 +0000 UTC]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooo wow

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memmin [2004-03-27 00:59:04 +0000 UTC]

Pretty cool idea you ahve going! I like all the ideas behind the designs that you stated ANd I think they show nicely in the design.. It's good to know that things are thought out and not just thrown together like most mechanical concoctions I've seen..
I like your thinking!

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Zlatty [2004-03-25 03:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Whoa dude this guy looks sweet ... very nice work on the ammount of detail you put into him ...

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EmoryFirebringer [2004-03-25 00:53:56 +0000 UTC]

hehe! he looks kinda like the robots at Disney Land! yay! and I love the "hair" stuff!

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silvert0ngue [2004-03-24 13:19:57 +0000 UTC]

Really great. It's nice to see another mixture of mechanical and... um not-mechanical drawings...

I love the head.. it looks so predatory.

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Demonrat [2004-03-24 09:12:10 +0000 UTC]

Wonderfull!

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NyssaDuck [2004-03-24 07:54:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow, great detail. Loving it.

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vulture82 [2004-03-24 06:50:47 +0000 UTC]

This looks really cool! Nice job with the shading and pose.

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anchan [2004-03-24 06:46:32 +0000 UTC]

nice details man
really cool.

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FlamestarPhoenix [2004-03-24 06:13:06 +0000 UTC]

I like this one, it is very well drawn (great detail as always). But in particular I enjoyed hearing about the concept behind it, it really added to the pic if you ask me. Of course, that's just my opinion you are very imaginative.

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martinhoulden In reply to FlamestarPhoenix [2004-03-24 12:41:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks maen ... nice to know that the text was appreciated as a side serving for the pic ^_^ I'll prolly do more text like that in the future, it was fun glad you liked it

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FlamestarPhoenix In reply to martinhoulden [2004-03-25 00:14:05 +0000 UTC]

It's probably because I'm more of a writer that an artist myself, so I always like to know the backstory behind things...
good, looking forward to more!

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crackshot [2004-03-24 05:37:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that looks great

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designnrg [2004-03-24 02:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Dude what is your problem. You keep on putting up amazing stuff one after another. You just love to rub it in don't ya. haha... your work is amazing! I am your biggest fan! no seriously. I am. I love the design in this and the use of white. Only 2 hours. THats where you get me mad. I would be ok with 4, but 2 hours!. Blows my mind. That design is just so awesome. + fav

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martinhoulden In reply to designnrg [2004-03-24 12:43:41 +0000 UTC]

lol ! you crak me up maen, i've seen you do loads better than this in liek 40 mins or something. But yes, I'm glad you like it I still find it hard to believe you even like my stuff let alone as much as you say ... I'm liek ... your biggest fan

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jeffsimpsonkh [2004-03-24 02:26:45 +0000 UTC]

Looks good. I like the hair-touch

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dabean [2004-03-24 01:21:15 +0000 UTC]

Your machinery amazes me everytime....

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MrAbbs [2004-03-23 23:27:38 +0000 UTC]

i don't know if i should feel bad that i can't draw that well or if i should be happy that someday maybe i can be as good as you, its amazing!!

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Steffid [2004-03-23 23:04:44 +0000 UTC]

woah real great job! your so creative your designs are wonderfully wonderfully great! i love seeing all your ideas it's brill!

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mattgamer [2004-03-23 22:53:53 +0000 UTC]

The lines... the lines are so pure!

mG

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Anghiari [2004-03-23 21:43:39 +0000 UTC]

woah awesome work man! great design! so much detail!
do u know about the machine flesh challenge on cgtalk??? if u dont u should check it out -u can win some pretty awesome stuff man, and u should enter something cause u stand a very good chance of being amongst the winnars!

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martinhoulden In reply to Anghiari [2004-03-24 12:39:54 +0000 UTC]

no maen ... i know nothing of it ! do tell

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Anghiari In reply to martinhoulden [2004-03-24 19:57:30 +0000 UTC]

here is the [link] it finishes sometime in june so u hav lots of time

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4th-Child [2004-03-23 21:29:57 +0000 UTC]

nice concept!!!!!

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Twisted-Legend [2004-03-23 21:18:42 +0000 UTC]

wooh crazy detail mister :S its good though, i see what you meant about the guns, well done.

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PsiMonk [2004-03-23 21:12:11 +0000 UTC]

Wicked sweet design! I like this very much, especially the attention to detail in making seemingly functional components. I think you were successful in bringing this machine to life, perhaps as a sentry or a full-fledged war droid. Some people just clutter machine parts all over the place, but your design looks workable. Great drawing!

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HandsocksDesign [2004-03-23 21:10:22 +0000 UTC]

Very cool! Line art is fantasic!

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zasz [2004-03-23 20:51:52 +0000 UTC]

I like it! Very awesome design!

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mikkow [2004-03-23 19:58:44 +0000 UTC]

Traditional art.. soooo clean and interesting. And allll your design, too. Fav.

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Kordelia [2004-03-23 19:18:51 +0000 UTC]

waa, i'm impressed

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knightblazer [2004-03-23 19:18:36 +0000 UTC]

That's so damn cool looking! I mean... just... WHOA!

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Bill-n-Surance [2004-03-23 19:18:23 +0000 UTC]

this is truely ill

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