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Slowly but surely it continues... <br /> <br /> This morning built a volcano, and a well for the central pillar to sink into. <br /> <br /> (Ignore Robbie... seems he heard there may be a new bride on the way and is a little impatient.) <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

I'm feeling a bit like robbie <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/wink.gif" alt="" />

We are getting a little bit closer. Thanks to the help of Davide, it is going more faster. I want this to work. The help <br /> is greatly speeding things up. The ground and the Lab platform looks great. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

Hey, it's looking good guys. <br /> <br /> This has been interesting to follow along with. <br /> <br /> And, yeah, we need more of the old fashioned B-grade sci-fi flicks of old. I was watching some of the original Lost in Space the other night.... campy, crappy, laughable and totally absurd! But that was all part of the fun <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_whistle.gif" alt="" /> It's all taken a bit too seriously now-a-days <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_hand.gif" alt="" />

Hi Ozy, welcome back again <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/TFR718 (6).gif" alt="" /> ! <br /> <br /> About Futura, I just finished to review the project, I think it's 100% ok <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> and I sent back the file to Kenny for the final touches , I think it will be ready for download tomorrow <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> !

...And a quick render with a couple of quick morphs that I just made <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

Wow... Futura is looking very good. You guys are great. <br /> <br /> I apologize for not logging on earlier, but I have had a little emergency this week - my sister became fairly ill mid-Saturday, and was admitted to hospital on Monday for what was supposed to be a simple day-patient thing, but the docs found out her problem was more serious than they first thought and have kept her there since then as a precaution. Though she is now much improved, the who thing kinda took my mind away from my PC. She should be discharged this afternoon, but in any case I'm now focused back on the virtual world... <br /> <br /> Barring other upsets, a prototype with most of the ground floor machinery & what-nots should be ready for your perusal and testing before the weekend is out. I'm looking for ideas for the recharging station for Futura... I want to do something more original than a clone of the Borg's... <br /> <br /> As an interesting aside, there are a couple of movies that I recommend you see for inspiration. First and foremost is<i> Forbidden Planet </i>- I cannot believe I almost forgot to look at that! Also useful are <i>Sky Captain & The World Of Tomorrow</i> and believe it or not, <i>Mars Attacks!</i> as well.

And another one, I applied a light probe to the metals just for a try (and I added a visor) <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'm sorry for your sister Groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/very_sad.gif" alt="" /> ! I hope that she'll be fine very soon <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_pray.gif" alt="" /> !! <br /> <br /> For the recharghing station I suggest to add something from B-Movies, like those big metal switches with the wooden handle in the middle and some lightnings over the glass cover/dome for her, my idea is that a lightning would give life to her. <br /> <br /> Somewhere should be some word in Hebrew language, maybe אמת, 'truth' , in the legend of the Golem ( <a class="post-url" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem</a> ) it's a phrase that would keep the Golem animated when written on the forehead... <br /> <br /> About movies I suggest Fritz Lang's "Metropolis", the name of the gynoid in the movie is Futura <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

Ok! Davide I am sending you the final Futura. I had to make some changes on the material. The visor is cool. I think she needs that. It goes with a sort of eye vision that she needs to have in order to see things. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <br /> So see what you think and go ahead and post it. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> As for your sister Groucho I am sorry about this. I hope she is doing much better. As far as the SciFi. Yes I was a big fan of Silent Running and Forbidden Planet. I loved the Saucer. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> And yes she does need a Hyper Tube Chamber to recharge with. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

I believe I have heard that somewhere before. I see. And then what happened to you? You are not the only one. I'm not sure if I like the Saucer. I like computers.

I wish the best for your Sister & You, GrouchoC. <br /> <br /> <br /> Wow, Futura is certainly coming together nicely. <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/happy8.gif" alt="" />

Thank you all for the kind comments about my sister. She is now back home and on the mend, so that's all right. <br /> <br /> I've allocated all Saturday and Sunday for Poser. Gotta love this hobby! <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Why do you have to do it?

"From that fateful day when stinking bits of slime first crawled from the sea and shouted to the cold stars, 'I am man.', our greatest dread has always been the knowledge of our mortality. But tonight, we shall hurl the gauntlet of science into the frightful face of death itself. Tonight, we shall ascend into the heavens. We shall mock the earthquake. We shall command the thunders, and penetrate into the very womb of impervious nature herself." <br /> <br /> Any more questions, Posy?

And. That is very soon.

Here is updated Futura that I am working on. This has got to work because it is the best she can be. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

With the unwilling help of several million indentured web-bots, the building of the Lab Of Tomorrow goes on deep under the Earth's crust. <br /> <br /> Smuggled out of the complex at great danger, pictures of the diabolical lab's construction progress have surfaced. Also smuggled out was a partial schematic... <br /> <br /> Should have a downloadable version of this and a couple more bits ready by this time tomorrow. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Darned if I know. It looks good to me. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/new_shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/new_Eyecrazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/new_shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

Due to some aggravating problems with my PC hardware, I'm forced to delay any more work on the Lab Of Tomorrow until my machine is stable again. I've tracked the problem down to a failing RAM module, and hope to get it replaced as soon as possible. <br /> <br /> Just one more reason to upgrade to a better machine, I suppose... <br /> <br /> What annoys me the most is that I really want this thing finished and released quickly, 'cause I have ideas for a few more props based around this theme. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Don't worry Groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_hand.gif" alt="" /> and take it easy <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_whistle.gif" alt="" /> , we use to be lazy here <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> !!

Time is off matter on PosetteFOREVER <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lmao.gif" alt="" />

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="" />

I know the feeling. Futura's arm needs oiled again. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lmao.gif" alt="" />

Good News: Found the offending memory module and removed it, making my machine stable again. <br /> <br /> Bad News: System memory now barely enough to run XP, let alone all my CGI toys. <br /> <br /> Good (?) News: My on-going gout problem means I'm eligible for help from the government, and I'm being back-paid a month's pay, so being able to buy double the amount of what I used to have in the first place is now an option. <br /> <br /> Bad News: I live in a town that can politely be called a back-water dump. Technology to these people means using metal rings on the horses's feed-bag. Forget the Internet - these people have yet to come to terms with the idea of giving up the rotary dials on their telephones... <br /> <br /> Anyhoo... enough ranting. Hope to be back in the saddle (Poser-wise) by the end of next week. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> I'm happy you're amused.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/heartbeat.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/heartbeat.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/heartbeat.gif" alt="" />

Yeehah!!! Got my PC back to a respectable amount of RAM. Pending a burn-in test to make sure the system is stable, I'll be back on the Poser trail within the next couple of days. <br /> <br /> Technology... Just Say Yes. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> Good luck Groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

OK, PC is cranking along nicely, and I'm already where I was supposed to be just before all the hardware hassles popped up. I'll have an updated Lab Of Tomorrow ready within the day. Still fairly rough, but getting there. I have made a lot more material surfaces though for better customisation. <br /> <br /> Anyway, the primary architecture is all but complete. Next will be all the fun little instrumentation and special effects toys... <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Good news <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

Yes that is great news. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> Had to order new batteries for Futura just the other day. Man, can these things get expensive. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lmao.gif" alt="" />

Okay, here is an (somewhat) updated version of the Lab Of Tomorrow. Still an early prototype, but getting there. <br /> <br /> It's a long weekend coming up over here, so I should have plenty of time to putter around and add more stuff. <br /> <br /> Have fun playing with this... <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Thank you Grucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> *out to try it*

You are quite welcome! I liek milk.

I like it groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> it's a very clean style <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> !

Thanks GrouchoC! <br /> I'm gonna try this out later tonight. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/happy8.gif" alt="" />

So much to play with, and so little time <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

Hey GrouchoC, <br /> The LOT_P2 is looking very good! I really like the new additions; especially the boxes near the generators (They seem like they'd make good control units, if they're mapping was seperate from the capsule...). <br /> The seperate material zones on the "well" is also a nice touch; it should allow for some cool "energy" effects. <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I am very comforable with Poser's lights; so if you'd like a hand, or some tips, just let me know. (Maybe show me a render from MAX that shows the lighting you'd like to achieve...) <br /> <br /> <br /> I can barely wait to so the next version. <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hmmm... I think I saw Futura wondering around in the LOT; so I'm off to see if i can catch up with her; she and I have some unfinished business. <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/happy8.gif" alt="" />

Okay, the reason I've been a little slow in adding more Lab Of Tomorrow stuff is one of curiosity - I've been doing some heavy-duty experimentation with Poser <==> 3D MAX file transferring. So I've systematically trying out all the export/import options. <br /> <br /> (Mainly because I have a huge stockpile of public domain 3D meshes in [MAX / Lightwave / Imagine / Truespace / your old format here...] I'd like to convert to Poser. I've been dabbling in 3D for over 20 years now and never throw anything away.) <br /> <br /> The really good news is I think I've figured out the whole thing, so I'm pretty confident that any object I make or convert will work as I expect in Poser. <br /> <br /> Having done all that, I can say this: <br /> <br /> The next release of The Lab Of Tomorrow will be in a proper, modular format. Each component will be a separate pp2 file, indvidually uv mapped if required, and properly positioned for correct placement when loaded. In addition, because each piece can now be swapped in or out as required, there can be lo-res and hi-res versions of each mesh, so that you can have all the detail you need up close, and still save on memory for the more distant objects. <br /> <br /> At least, that's the plan. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

OK Groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

Sounds good <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

Alot of work. It is very kind of you to go this great mile for the project. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> Can't wait. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

What can I say? We all get a nice little set of props to play with, and I get some real-world, hands-on experience in designing something for Poser from scratch. <br /> <br /> We all win! <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> I didn't know what to say; but I am glad to see that this project is still progressing. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/happy8.gif" alt="" />

<span style="font-size:14px;"><i>I'm baaaaackk!!!</i></span> <br /> <br /> Sorry about the self-imposed exile - I've had a busy, disruptive month. But all is now peachy-keen, and I'm back into the Poser swing-of-things. <br /> <br /> (An extra 320Gb of storage and a new shiny video card does help...! Then again, filling said storage within three weeks, and a bad case of <i>GTA:San Andreas-itis</i>) doesn't.) <br /> <br /> Work on The Lab of Tomorrow is back up and running. I should have something for uploading by the weekend. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Hi big cat <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />