The first phase is to get the proportions right. Here are a few details from the book regarding size:
- size of deer or antelope (this varies greatly, but the deer in my backyard are about 4 ft from the ground to the back and 4 ft from chest to tail).
- seedpods (wheels) are 3 ft diameter, 3-4 inch thick (whidth of Mary's palm).
- trunk is length of Mary's arm.
- horns are big enough to look sharp from 50 ft away.
The placement of the wheels is not discussed, but for balance, I decided to place one on each side of the leg, and angled the wheels so that the zalif remains symetrical, and the wheels adapt.
Here's a sketch for proportions, and a first Hexagon model to show how the parts fit together (360° Quicktime
here). I know, the mesh is a mess and the wheels go through the legs! I'm re-reading the book for clues on the mulefa anatomy. next steps are:
- Figure out how to keep wheels from interfering with legs.
- Add muscle tone without adding bulk (lean but muscular)
- Make back more diamond shape.
- Make head less round, leaner.
I welcome all feedback, especially from those of you who read the book.
Eric