As promised in Le Thread Randome, here's the latest and greatest speed challenge, Oil Rigs! Sorry that it's been almost 4 months since the last model battle, I felt people needed a nice long break from this stuff so that when it came back it would be fresh and new
not because I'm lazy or unmotivated or anything like that).
1st place gets my everlasting love and respect (it's worth a lot), 2nd gets a pat on the back (not worth as much).
3rd place gets
ಠ_ಠ The rules are all pretty standard:
Model must be made in 2 hours or less
You can't reuse old models
Post wireframes and renders here (limit 3 images but preferably 2), along with triangle counts, amount of time taken and a 1000 word essay explaining why you think you should win.
You can use any render setting, materials and textures you want, as long as it's all from scratch. Rules thread is
here in case I forgot anything, but it's crap anyway.
The battle will probably end on Sunday at midnight, May 30th, GMT -8, Pacific Standard Time. Possibility of an extension if it's needed.
So I think that covers everything. Good luck and godspeed everyone, I'll see you all at the finish!