rodiziorobs Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Looks like I still made the deadline! Rock Wranglers Rock Wranglers by rodiziorobs, on Flickr High above the desert plains below, Mr. Hezekiah Arrup checks his instruments in preparation for another day of work. Aided by his assistant, Sam Weskill, Mr. Arrup is one of the few brave pioneers who have popularly become known as “Rock Wranglers,” men who risk their lives in the pursuit of energy harvested from the skies—in the form of the rare and energy-rich triflutamine gas, that is. What is triflutamine gas, you say? It is an extremely rare, lighter-than-air substance which is generally found in rich deposits contained within floating rocks. Why, Mr. Arrup’s very base of operations is built upon one of these rocks. Rock Wranglers! by rodiziorobs, on Flickr The process is simple but perilous: when the two scout a viable sample for extraction, they fire a cannon with a winch and grappling hook at it, then reel it in closer until they can use the pick to open a hole just large enough to insert a tap and draw out the triflutamine. If the rock they wish to extract is not within range, Mr. Arrup sets out in his airship, the AeroCrow, and tows their home rock a little closer. Mssrs. Arrup and Weskill have everything they need to keep them for several months--of particular note (besides Mr. Arrup's precious weather instruments) is a triflutamine-powered vapor condenser, which collects water vapor from the air, purifying it and trapping it in a cistern for the adventurers’ use. This along with the small kitchen and sleeping quarters comprises Mssrs. Arrup and Weskill’s lofty lodgings, which they call home sweet home. Rock Wranglers! by rodiziorobs, on Flickr Rock Wranglers! by rodiziorobs, on Flickr Rock Wranglers! by rodiziorobs, on Flickr Rock Wranglers! by rodiziorobs, on Flickr Rock Wranglers! by rodiziorobs, on Flickr Rock Wranglers! by rodiziorobs, on Flickr "Perhaps we should invest in a steam-powered drill, such as in this catalogue?" The MOC measures about 56 studs long by 22 wide; however, it fits easily inside a 48x48 space when placed diagonally. See more photos on my Flickr page: rodiziorobs Edited May 1, 2014 by rodiziorobs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mutant Orc Posted May 1, 2014 Brilliant work! Everything is superb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady K Posted May 1, 2014 Great MOC. Love all the details. The story is really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavralcraw Posted May 2, 2014 I love steampunk and this is perfect. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodiziorobs Posted May 2, 2014 Thank you all! I have tried building steampunk in the past, but it never quite turned out so I am really pleased with how this came together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
