Joff_Draeven Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Here is my entry to the Forbidden Animal Planet Contest. The Giant Spider Colony of Arachnos V has had enough of the human incursion into their territory, so decide to attack an outpost on one of the smaller moons orbiting the planet. The humans are taken completely by surprise by the airborne assault, and the outpost is soon ablaze. Defensive cannons and anti-aircraft cannons fire up at the attacking Black Widow Interceptors manned (or should that be 'spidered'?) by the elite Red Guards, but damage to the Spider ships is minimal. Wolf Spider Stealth-Recon Ships flit over the battlefield, directing the Giant Spider Shock Troopers, but this infantry has to contend with the human's Main Battle Tank as it defends the bridgehead. Will the Giant Spiders succeed in their mission to retake their territory, or will the humans 'stamp' out this rebellion? Giant Spiders Attack! by mjfirefly, on Flickr Main Battle Tank - Microscale, with Giant Spider Pilot for reference by mjfirefly, on Flickr 'Wolf'' Spider Recon Ship by mjfirefly, on Flickr More pics can be found by clicking on any of the above pics which will take you to the relevant Flickr set. Thanks! Edited January 28, 2013 by Joff_Draeven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomdobs55 Posted January 27, 2013 Great use if the tape printed tile for the tank! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DraikNova Posted January 27, 2013 Great use if the tape printed tile for the tank! Agreed, it's the best part of the entire build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxim I Posted January 27, 2013 Indeed a very awesome tank!! I hope this never comes true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joff_Draeven Posted January 27, 2013 thanks all. I seem to be making a habit of having minor players in my builds scene stealing! ah well, it's all fun. really enjoying these comps, know I won't win because there are so many absolutely fantastic creations and builders. so inspiring! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted January 27, 2013 Wow, I think that's one of the most dyanamic builds! I love posing of the plane on the attack run! Though it's a bit hard to see the spider, maybe black-on black wasn't the best of ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joff_Draeven Posted January 27, 2013 thanks, it was tough to decide upon colour but I felt that black rather than yellow was what the spiders would go for. I have a red and green spider, but they looked naff. the larger flickr pics show the whole lot better :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joff_Draeven Posted January 28, 2013 Wow, I think that's one of the most dyanamic builds! I love posing of the plane on the attack run! Though it's a bit hard to see the spider, maybe black-on black wasn't the best of ideas? Have altered the spider type and think it looks a lot nicer, changed the tank a bit too. Thanks for the comments, helps me out no end to improve my building. What I wouldn't give for a decent camera and light box to take some decent pics though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si-MOCs Posted January 29, 2013 Now I can really see the spider! You don't need a great camera and lightbox to take good pictures, bright lights/long exposures and a steady tripod would be enough to take pretty decent pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joff_Draeven Posted January 29, 2013 Now I can really see the spider! You don't need a great camera and lightbox to take good pictures, bright lights/long exposures and a steady tripod would be enough to take pretty decent pictures. Is there a relevant thread for hints and tips on photography? I'm very new to this, so anything to help would be fab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted January 29, 2013 Is there a relevant thread for hints and tips on photography? I'm very new to this, so anything to help would be fab I'd like some hints on that too. I managed to do a decent job for my SW contest entry, but It was hard and time consuming... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joff_Draeven Posted February 2, 2013 I'd like some hints on that too. I managed to do a decent job for my SW contest entry, but It was hard and time consuming... I found this Bob : http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10520&hl= Some handy tips in there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
