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Finally! After a sever dry spell and a bit of a burn out, I got another submission finished. Here, just a little after Dawn, Professor Three Tails and a Garetta vixen friend prepare to take the Professor's recent invention out for a trial run. (It was a lot of fun rendering up all that Brass.)
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Fantasy
Species Vulpine (Other)
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File Size 367.6 kB
Brakes? We just throw the engine in full reverse. (The Bessler steam plane also shared that feature, and was one of the few aircraft of the time that could land and stop on shorter runways.) Oh... Don't worry. I took that into account too and added disc brakes all around.
very interesting design, and looking believable, too. at first glance I got reminded of Edmund Rumpler's ill-fated masterpiece... probably because of the "front wings".
a lot of brass indeed. a steam engine? of course it's steampowered. :) but I think in addition to Kathmandus remark the good Professor will also find out that a hot, steamy engine right in front of you with an oversized ventilator before it, is hot. :) but hey, that's what prototypes are for, yes? ^^
also, it might actually work. Märklin produces a little track-running vehicle for their beginner's line, and it's driven solely by it's rear propeller. goes up rather steep hills with considerable speed, too. :)
a lot of brass indeed. a steam engine? of course it's steampowered. :) but I think in addition to Kathmandus remark the good Professor will also find out that a hot, steamy engine right in front of you with an oversized ventilator before it, is hot. :) but hey, that's what prototypes are for, yes? ^^
also, it might actually work. Märklin produces a little track-running vehicle for their beginner's line, and it's driven solely by it's rear propeller. goes up rather steep hills with considerable speed, too. :)
Oh yes! I've zeen das leedle "Zeppelin" propeller driven model in the Bachmann catalog, and it's amazing how the thing can zip around the track. I agree with you about how a hot, steamy, and cantankerous steam engine in front of the pilot, and behind the propeller could be a problem, but I loosely patterned the design after the Bessler steam plane which was quite successful in the late 1920s. I was reminded that in Britain steam powered dray vehicles were in common use from the late 1800s through to well past the 1960s. The boilers up front of the vehicles often proved to be a "Curse" even on pleasant days, while their heat and hot water for a quick "Cuppa" proved to be a blessing in the Winter.
I dunno, but the brits are a bit notorious for being conservative in germany. "They is an island people, what do you expect" and so on. :)
I didn't know there were actual steam.powered areoplanes, but why not. a good steam engine unit ain't much bigger than a combustion engine, and works as well.
the english built a heavy truck with a steam engine, I think it's the Foden machine which also graces Matchbox' Models of Yesteryear line. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_.....n,_Sons_%26_Co.
one english truck was even driven by a Stirling engine, abd buot, until ealry 30's... :)
I didn't know there were actual steam.powered areoplanes, but why not. a good steam engine unit ain't much bigger than a combustion engine, and works as well.
the english built a heavy truck with a steam engine, I think it's the Foden machine which also graces Matchbox' Models of Yesteryear line. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_.....n,_Sons_%26_Co.
one english truck was even driven by a Stirling engine, abd buot, until ealry 30's... :)
Aha. In England there are several large "Steam meets" that get together, usually in the Summer, or around Harvest time where the folks who own such contraptions trot them out and fire them up. My favourites are the Sentinel Steam Waggons, Tippers and movers that were built in the late 1930s through to the 1960s. Most are still running today. Yes, there are Fodens, Whites, and even a Stanley or two about here in the US. Most used a highly efficient two cylinder engine which either ran chains to the rear axle. Then there are the Steam Tractors and stationary engines. Dare I go on?
Really wild! I can just imagine it floating along, and wait till ya see the Prof's and vixen's faces when they get back- they'll need a good bath!
I really like all the details in this pic. The whole time I was checking it out I guess I had a big grin! And I could almost smell the inside of his shop, too - the damp steam, fresh grease, hot metal and oil, and the lovely vix's perfume! Oh yes, the wine, cheese, and ham sandwiches in the picnic basket!
I really like all the details in this pic. The whole time I was checking it out I guess I had a big grin! And I could almost smell the inside of his shop, too - the damp steam, fresh grease, hot metal and oil, and the lovely vix's perfume! Oh yes, the wine, cheese, and ham sandwiches in the picnic basket!
Actually the design was inspired by a 1915 or 1917 "Aerocar" which looked like someone had chopped the wings and tail off a WW I surplus Curtiss Jenny and put wheels under it, plus the prop guard. I made it fit the client's "steampunk" request by putting the Bessler steam airplane motor in it, and added lots of brass to polish.
You're welcome! Yeah, that's not fun. Hope you can find the time and stability to enjoy doing some soon!
No idea what you've looked into/tried for the tremors and I'm no doctor of any kind, but I wonder what influence them, for better or worse. Changes in temperature, alcohol, some form or derivative of cannabis/hemp. I'd like to think there is some way you could get them under better control for when you are finally able to make time to indulge your muse.
But for now, there's the rest of your gallery to explore and enjoy! Many pieces I've yet to peruse and enjoy.
No idea what you've looked into/tried for the tremors and I'm no doctor of any kind, but I wonder what influence them, for better or worse. Changes in temperature, alcohol, some form or derivative of cannabis/hemp. I'd like to think there is some way you could get them under better control for when you are finally able to make time to indulge your muse.
But for now, there's the rest of your gallery to explore and enjoy! Many pieces I've yet to peruse and enjoy.
Thank you for the encouraging words. I have noticed the tremors start if my blood sugars drop below a certain level. My one biggest concern about bringing the subject up with my Doctor is getting prescribed some sort of toxic chemical that has complications that are worse than the actual affliction. (This happened to my Dad when the Doctors determined he had developed Parkinson's Disease.) A friend here on FA suggested Vitamins B 12 and D, and my brother is an advocate of some tinctures derived from Cannabis.
Now if they could only develop a pill that would extend the time...
Now if they could only develop a pill that would extend the time...
You are welcome! Makes sense, I think most people get a little unsteady when they're hungry.
Yeah, that is always a concern. But there's always the option of not taking something if the side-effects aren't worth the benefits. Vitamins are good! (in proper moderation, of course) I've run across several people, artists and otherwise, that do better with such treatments. Particularly with anxiety, although there is the rare person that feels more anxious after imbibing!
Ah, yeah, that would be nice but I doubt many could afford such a thing!
I wish I'd switched to a mental-health specialist a decade sooner, could be much further along with my projects and goals in life!
Yeah, that is always a concern. But there's always the option of not taking something if the side-effects aren't worth the benefits. Vitamins are good! (in proper moderation, of course) I've run across several people, artists and otherwise, that do better with such treatments. Particularly with anxiety, although there is the rare person that feels more anxious after imbibing!
Ah, yeah, that would be nice but I doubt many could afford such a thing!
I wish I'd switched to a mental-health specialist a decade sooner, could be much further along with my projects and goals in life!
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