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Someone months ago on the forum wondered what a difference engine "virus" would look like and how it would work; this would be my spin on it. Jake of All Trades made the brilliant suggestion that they would be lil-brass-nasties-with-buzzsaws-for-butts (not those exact words, but close..), so, thank you Jake!  The engines I'd imagine these to infest would be the acres of brass behemoths forever spinning information, from the book, "The Difference Engine". And... please forgive me if the pics are a bit big. I'm still working out my photographic technique.    This is sculpy, brass plate and wire, gears, pocket watch keys, a lens for an "eye", and a saw bit from a dremel. -Caz |
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"What useless contraption are you half-baking today?"
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« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2007, 08:47:00 am » |
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Quite marvelous. The only thing that would make it better would be a sinister red LED somewhere. Simply ingenious.
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2007, 08:59:38 am » |
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please tell me it scuttles around on its little claws!!!  |
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2007, 09:26:13 am » |
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its very pretty, i can imagine the blighters massing on the unsuspecting engines, keep up the great work!
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Miss Groves
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« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2007, 09:31:49 am » |
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If it wasn't so beautiful i'd want to swat it....
I always wondered what the noise i heard at night was....
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Happy Solar Circumnavigation Day!
"Art in the blood is liable to take the strangest of forms." - Sherlock Holmes
Let's eat Grandpa. Let's eat, Grandpa. Punctuation can save someone's life.
£5 out of £295 for a metal clay kiln : (
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« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2007, 10:34:46 am » |
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That's super cool. Great idea and even better follow through!
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« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2007, 10:45:19 am » |
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Fantastic! I want one.
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The Steampunk code: 'To delicately dismantle the system from within, if it's not too much trouble'
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Prof. Brockworth
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« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2007, 12:13:30 pm » |
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Keep them away from my navigational cogitator! Argh! |
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von Brasswood
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« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2007, 12:15:18 pm » |
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What's their size? Just for referance. Couldn't make it out from the pictures.
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Prof. Wutherford
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« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2007, 12:54:20 pm » |
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That's utterly fantastic
and quite sinister.
One can imagine our plucky heroes fleeing from a swarm of these things.
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Tinkergirl
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« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2007, 02:28:26 pm » |
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Usually a host is supposed to be rather distraught when hearing that their forum has a virus - but this is marvelous. *chuckles*
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aintMichael
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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2007, 03:26:14 pm » |
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now I'm curious what one would use for antivirus. Maybe something similar but with a drill for piercing this little guy's eye?
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Mechanism Man
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2007, 03:32:13 pm » |
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now I'm curious what one would use for antivirus. Maybe something similar but with a drill for piercing this little guy's eye?
A Clockwork powered, Brass Norton-bot perhaps!? |
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CryingSwan
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« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2007, 04:31:40 pm » |
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love the design....
I would like to see it in a darker finish though, more menacing.
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« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2007, 04:52:19 pm » |
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Photograph it between several mirrors or photoshop the image of a horde. Wonderful work.
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Polphemus Pomfret
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« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2007, 05:13:20 pm » |
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I'm sure that's the only computer virus I'll ever like!
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« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2007, 05:15:14 pm » |
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I l[ove it! It's menacing and utterly adorable all at once. Great work.
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« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2007, 05:59:56 pm » |
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That looks great! Reminds me of one of the smaller "Clanks" from Girl Genius.... Brilliant work.
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"It is by steam alone that I set my contraptions in motion.
It is by combustion of coal and boiling water that the engines acquire speed.
For protection, the eyes acquire goggles,
The goggles become a warning.
It is by steam alone that I set my contraptions in motion."
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« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2007, 02:19:06 am » |
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now I'm curious what one would use for antivirus. Maybe something similar but with a drill for piercing this little guy's eye?
A big mallet inscribed with "Anitvirus" Great work there Cazouillette |
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« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2007, 02:25:57 am » |
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I must say, it is quite an honor to have my humble name attached to such a wonderful little creation. Outstanding work! now I'm curious what one would use for antivirus. Maybe something similar but with a drill for piercing this little guy's eye?
A big mallet inscribed with "Anitvirus"  My thoughts exactly. |
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"...it's a form of fiction, and as such, while there may be times when it's considered a worthy vehicle for pointing out some of society and individual flaws - I still want a side that will let there be lighthearted adventures in the clouds, on mars, or under the sea."
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TheKiltedStranger
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« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2007, 03:22:37 am » |
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Lord Gerrard Slamhammer's Patented Difference Engine Anti-Virus!
Comes in three strengths: Minor Infection (Ballpeen), Major Infection (Mallet) and Hoplessly Infected (Sledge)!*
*Note: Lord Gerrard Slamhammer, INC. cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to Difference Engine by purchaser while using Anti-Virus.
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« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2007, 06:25:39 am » |
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What's their size? Just for referance. Couldn't make it out from the pictures.
I second that. I'm inspired now to make an anti-virus, but I would like it to be of comparable scale. |
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« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2007, 08:23:39 am » |
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Lord Gerrard Slamhammer's Patented Difference Engine Anti-Virus!
Comes in three strengths: Minor Infection (Ballpeen), Major Infection (Mallet) and Hoplessly Infected (Sledge)!*
*Note: Lord Gerrard Slamhammer, INC. cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to Difference Engine by purchaser while using Anti-Virus.
I was about to throw in the idea of a bigger clockwork creature devoted to a human scientist/hacker with a vague semblance to a small hound to chase after it, but I like this better. Going to sketch Mr. Antivirus and his companion, though...I should post in 2D art sometime.  |
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"I think so," said the professor smiling, "and that's the best thing that could happen to us!"
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« Reply #23 on: October 28, 2007, 09:07:47 am » |
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Lord Gerrard Slamhammer's Patented Difference Engine Anti-Virus!
Comes in three strengths: Minor Infection (Ballpeen), Major Infection (Mallet) and Hoplessly Infected (Sledge)!*
*Note: Lord Gerrard Slamhammer, INC. cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to Difference Engine by purchaser while using Anti-Virus.
I was about to throw in the idea of a bigger clockwork creature devoted to a human scientist/hacker with a vague semblance to a small hound to chase after it, but I like this better. Going to sketch Mr. Antivirus and his companion, though...I should post in 2D art sometime. I'd love to see how your version compares to mine. |
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« Reply #24 on: October 28, 2007, 09:26:49 am » |
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What's their size? Just for referance. Couldn't make it out from the pictures.
I second that. I'm inspired now to make an anti-virus, but I would like it to be of comparable scale. The ball of the body is two inches in diameter, and it's four inches from its lense to the far end of the blade on its bottom. I hope that helps... And I can't wait to see an anti-virus!!! |
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