title = took 2 1/2 yrs to finish this (took 12 Gig of memory to render) so beer just about ready for drinking.

Lighting still not really good, but that's something I've never mastered - anyway thought I'd post the progress so far before putting this to bed for a while, sorry for large image size but there are so many components smaller could make them blend together.

Andy

Great scene with many fine details!

Some nice details there Andy.....Image size is not large??.....I tend to post at least at 1500-1600 wide.....sometimes larger than that...

Really detailed render Andy...did you make each link of each chain? No wonder it's such a large file to render!

If I could suggest just turning off the Ambient light and see how much clearer it renders (it gives more contrast...and a bit darker).

Gaz

Wow, what a lot of work Andy and you have done such a great job of it. So much great detail to check out.

title = took 2 1/2 yrs to finish this (took 12 Gig of memory to render) so beer just about ready for drinking.

Lighting still not really good, but that's something I've never mastered - anyway thought I'd post the progress so far before putting this to bed for a while, sorry for large image size but there are so many components smaller could make them blend together.

Andy

Fantastic effort on your part Andy. Good for you and your perseverance.

Superb model, Andy.

Henry H

Hi Andy,

       well, well, well . . . , what an amazing piece of work!

Regards Tim

What an awesome piece of work. I can see the hours upon hours you have put into this. GREAT JOB. Carroll

Many thanks to all for your kind comments

did you make each link of each chain? No wonder it's such a large file to render!
If I could suggest just turning off the Ambient light and see how much clearer it renders (it gives more contrast...and a bit darker).
Gaz

yep - all the chain links are seperate, but I think its as much the amount of 'carving / shaping' as in v18 it wouldn't even draft render even without the chains - thank you IMSI releasing 64bit

I'll give you render suggestion a try.

Thanks again

Andy

I love it Andy! Although I am a little thirsty now...

Fantastic stuff Andy, well done.

Perfectly done. The precision and detail of the highest level. By the way, it reminded me that once I had  tested 123D software and I just drew a barrel. For comparison, I decided to draw a barrel  in TurboCAD. For me, much easier to draw in TurboCAD. TurboCAD offers great potential for the use and generation of different work plans. I drew valve additionally and I attach barrels, may be it can fit anywhere on your wagon.
Marek

Looks sensation Andy great cad work takes time