Now, this kind of model most likely predates the Steampunk era flavour, but I believe it’s close enough to warrant a post. It certainly looks lovely – it’s by the 3d artist Mr Al-Muharraqi and features a mechanical Arabian Warrior Steed. I love the idea that this gives off, that there could be whole cavalry divisions charging over sand dunes, kicking up veritible sandstorms in their wake and fine metallic swishing and clinking echoing for a mile or more.

Suggestions that the feet are too small to handle sand dunes properly will be met with withering glances. *chuckles* Check out the site for other images, though possibly the only other ancient-mechanical themed one would be the ornate, bird of prey automata. Thanks to Mr S Kraft for knowing a good 3d model when he sees one.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 at 10:41 pm by Tinkergirl and is filed under Steampunk Images.