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« Reply #175 on: July 13, 2009, 08:32:25 pm » |
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Took a few days off the day job, and finished some private and personal work, including the CELESTIAL SPHERE!  I've added dirt and weathering, and the odd pool of filthy water.  Added a platform to raise cargo up to the hatch.  Note the red velvet curtains in the upper cabin control room |
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #176 on: July 13, 2009, 10:48:05 pm » |
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Thank you one and all for the kind words, especially the comments about the photography- I upgraded to a digital SLR earlier this year- an Olympus model, and with an adaptor I can even use my old OM series lenses!  |
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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Herr Döktor, and friend.
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« Reply #177 on: January 30, 2010, 12:18:44 am » |
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Threadromancy, I know, but ... I found this:  http://www.miryestore.com/product.php?productid=16427Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I suppose...  |
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Dr cornelius quack
Rogue Ætherlord
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Arrant Carney. Phmebian Cultural Attache.
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« Reply #178 on: January 30, 2010, 01:36:48 am » |
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I don't suppose you registered the design, did you?
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Such are the feeble bases on which many a public character rests.
Construction of illegal outdoor Privvys on common land a speciality. Our customers always come back.
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WillRockwell
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« Reply #179 on: January 30, 2010, 01:50:22 am » |
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Good heavens, they are selling the thing! I would contact them if I were you.
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elShoggotho
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« Reply #180 on: January 30, 2010, 01:55:08 am » |
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They deserve to be kicked where it hurts, that is, in the wallet. Hard.
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DAMN YOU LINEAR CAUSALITY!!!! DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!!!
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maduncle
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« Reply #181 on: January 30, 2010, 04:52:52 am » |
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Go to the website and leave a poor review with your Brass Goggles name and a comment (as I just did).
H.D. - I believe your have a fair claim to 'intellectual property' on this - without any need for copyright or registration on your behalf.
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'...Lockstock stonedead shock of a Dog Fenn frown'.
Iron Council - China Mieville
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Lord Jeffreys
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« Reply #182 on: January 30, 2010, 05:41:19 am » |
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Bloody fantasic!
Ah, pardon my coarse language, but this is excellent!
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The Inventor
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« Reply #183 on: January 30, 2010, 05:44:14 am » |
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Herr Doktor,
Once again you have raised the bar to Astronomic levels!
Oh behalf of my *Moon Base (*Future ) For *Scientific Exploration
( *world domination). Where in I shall treat you and your
Aethernaughts to the finest of Moon cheeses and other fine foods
Both moon made and of Terrestrial origin. (Note no moon cows were
harmed in the making of Moon cheese ).
Photos of SP Moon base to follow;
I am shocked and aghast at the blatant theft of your wonderful
device! You Must fight this injustice!!
The Inventor
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6uest
Deck Hand
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« Reply #184 on: January 30, 2010, 06:09:55 am » |
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The info associated with the phone number (1-503-520-0191) shown on that site: Lynn Fredricks lfredricks@proactive-intl.comhttp://www.lynnfredricks.comMeshbox Design a division of Proactive International, LLC 6107 SW Murray Blvd. #151 Beaverton, OR 97008 USA |
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The Inventor
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« Reply #185 on: January 30, 2010, 06:41:35 am » |
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Beaverton?
That's not far from my house ! ( Okay 10 miles maybe 20 ) But still!
Is that the outfit that's stolen Herr Doktor's most wondrous creation?
Scoundrels if they are.
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Mr. Hatchett
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« Reply #186 on: January 30, 2010, 05:03:27 pm » |
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I'M NOT AN ATTORNEY. I DON'T PLAY ONE ON TELEVISION EITHER. PLEASE DON'T MISTAKE THIS FOR ACTUAL, QUALIFIED LEGAL ADVICE.
The good news is that it appears to be an American company. Our government takes the protection of intellectual property very seriously, and there's a great deal of documentation of the project online that you can use to establish that they're selling a 3D model of one of your original sculptures without your permission.
Have you used the design for any commercial purpose, maybe as part of a portfolio or advertisement? Has it appeared in a gallery or art show? If you did bring this to an attorney, they'd probably be more interested in the case if you could show that you had used the design for self promotion or to generate income.
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When Friday comes, we'll all call rats fish.
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maduncle
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« Reply #187 on: January 31, 2010, 03:25:50 am » |
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There are a few reviews on the blatant rip off software webpage now - all a bit 'o fun aint it?
(I do hope we all don't embarrass Herr Doktor with our fervant support for the dear chap!)
Anyway - it is nice to see fellow Brass Gogglers rally to the cause.
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cyberjacques
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« Reply #188 on: January 31, 2010, 08:17:15 am » |
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Ooh, what a slimy thing to do!  How did he expect to get away with this? He had to have realized that someone from Brass Goggles would get wind of his theft eventually. My disapproving comment has joined the others on his website. And like I said there, he really stole it down to the last detail! The oxidation on the rocket nozzles, the shock absorbers on the landing gear, the ladders, attitude thrusters, just everything! He didn't even try to make it his own, he just stole it wholesale. And as a testament to his lack of original creative ability, the interior he created for it really kinda sucks. You know, the ironic part is that if he had told Herr Doktor that he admired his design and wanted to make a 3D model from it, the good Doktor probably would have given him permission. |
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« Last Edit: January 31, 2010, 08:21:40 am by cyberjacques »
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"To mewl and blabber about a treasure map, in front of this particular crew, demonstrates a level of ineptitude that borders on the imbecilic. And I mean that in a very caring way."
~Captain Amelia of the RLS Legacy, Treasure Planet
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Esme Moore
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« Reply #189 on: January 31, 2010, 12:14:51 pm » |
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I've only just come across this thread - Herr Doktor, that is a beautiful, adorable work of art and imagination, and it certainly inspires my imagination, too! If you build a real one, may I book a seat on the first trip to Mars, please? I'd be happy to help with the running of the craft, as best I was able, too (astrogation? Quartermaster? Tea-lady?)
Yours in wonderment,
Esme Moore (Miss)
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J. Wilhelm
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« Reply #190 on: January 31, 2010, 01:10:31 pm » |
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I just read about the alleged theft of your design. Let me express my disgust at those people who dare to sell your excellent design without permission. I think you know all of us at Brassgoggles support you, should you decide to confront these scoundrels. --Now back to my original letter: *Ahem* Herr Doktor: I write to you in order to appeal to your good nature, as the U.S.'s NASA is in dire need of a replacement rocket for the Ares V rockets in the Constellation Programme! If you read the news, The White House in the U.S. is planning to propose the cancellation of the Constellation Programme, due to budgetary concerns. The official announcement will come this Monday 1st of February (refer to these news: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100131/ts_alt_afp/usspacepolitics) The Programme was meant to provide replacement transportation to the International Space Station and Extraplanetary transportation, in particular to Mars. This is your chance to build your craft! Sincerely, B. Obama J. Wilhelm  |
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The doomed one
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« Reply #191 on: January 31, 2010, 08:23:48 pm » |
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Firstly i have to say that this is an amazing work as is everything else you make. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I suppose...
Secondly I have to beg you not to take this stance please, as it only encourages art theft. and lastly here are some resources regarding copyrights: 10 Big Myths about copyright explained http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.htmlBerne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works http://www.law.cornell.edu/treaties/berne/overview.htmlI hope you (or anyone really) find the above links helpful. |
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Minion for hire (will work for pie).
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Gryphon
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« Reply #192 on: February 01, 2010, 02:02:40 am » |
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I'm no lawyer either, but I have gone toe-to-toe with copyright pirates often enough - for a while there, it was like once a year (an occupational hazard of being in the production mold business is that it is extremely easy for others to pirate your 3D work.) At the very least you can issue a cease and desist, at most you would be entitled to damages. The hard truth is that most of these pirates are skanks with little or no capital to bite into.
A better option, in my experience: More than once I have bargained for and been paid percentage royalties on the pirate's sales - it is far easier to license a copycat than to sue and try to collect. This is a great course of action if you can set up some system to monitor the pirate's sales numbers. Bizarre as it may sound, I began dealings with one of my longest and most loyal studio clients in just this way.
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Herr Döktor
Gadgeteer, Contraptionist, and Inventor, FVSS
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« Reply #193 on: February 01, 2010, 11:52:01 pm » |
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I have to say I'm touched (not just mentally) by your response: I really only posted the link as a sort of curiosity, but all the indignation on my behalf has caused me to seek advice- I'm just waiting on the very kind gent in question to do some research! And thank you all for the very restrained and reasoned comments on the page in question, you're all a credit to the forum and the genre! Regards, the humbled Herr Döktor  |
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Dr cornelius quack
Rogue Ætherlord
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Arrant Carney. Phmebian Cultural Attache.
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« Reply #194 on: February 02, 2010, 12:05:59 am » |
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Don't be humble Dok!!
Be proud!
Your work is amazing and should get credit as is it's due.
I'm astonished that these people thought that it would go unnoticed.
Best wishes for whatever course you decide upon.
Don't let them off lightly!!
Dr. Q.
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Redmund Playfoot
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« Reply #195 on: February 02, 2010, 02:00:31 am » |
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creating the digital replica is flattery, selling it without crediting the source of inspiration is just plain rude. Have you had any contact with the 'creator'?
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maduncle
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« Reply #197 on: February 02, 2010, 11:34:20 pm » |
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Great idea - put your original and the blatant rip off up here Dok! |
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WillRockwell
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« Reply #198 on: February 02, 2010, 11:48:38 pm » |
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Why don't you post the Great Spaceship Ripoff on this site? |
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Dr. Roger
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« Reply #199 on: February 03, 2010, 12:06:37 am » |
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This feels familiar.
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Just because we are pirates does not mean we lack manners, we simply choose when and where to use them.
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