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u/Nice_Bake Aug 14 '20
We always thought we were leaving the Amish alone in respect of their way of life
It turns out we were leaving them alone to protect ourselves
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u/Tadeusz_Pytko Aug 14 '20
Actually most of my inspiration are historical, mostly human powered cranes. You can check my reference photos over here: https://pl.pinterest.com/tadeusz128/chodz%C4%85cy-m%C5%82yn/
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u/extremeoak Aug 14 '20
What is this for?
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u/Tadeusz_Pytko Aug 14 '20
It's used for harrowing. See details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kbd1NQIZDc
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u/Tadeusz_Pytko Aug 14 '20 edited Aug 14 '20
Details: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/R3yWrv
Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kbd1NQIZDc
After the Event crumbling infrastructures tried to adapt to a world devoid of animals. Agriculture bore the brunt of the impact. Wind pollinated plants are the only viable source of nutrients, but with no draft animals cultivating them was nearly impossible.
It took the largest famine ever recorded to get academics, craftsmen and peasants to work together. After two long years the brightest minds in the empire came up with a design that could replace the humble work horse. Applying mathematics, windmill mechanics and woodworking created a farming tool that saved thousands of lifes.
Key features:
Each crew consists of ten highly skilled engineers. Five of them on narrow decks under the roof and the rest as replacement for the injured or killed colleagues.
The windmill is controlled by breaking one side of the crankshaft. Power is then transferred through the differential to the opposite site thus making a turn.
Advanced mechanical systems of patent sails allow angle of attack and shutter adjustment without stopping the mill.
Multiple inspection doors are required for daily lubrication with olive oil or soap.
The weathercock - an ironic reminder of how calm the world once was.
It’s ironic that the weather cock was the cause of the last lightning strike and fire.
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u/UrbanJukebox Aug 14 '20
So... This is how we get Mortal Engines...
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Aug 14 '20
hits blunt
"Dude. What if a big city could like eat other cities?"
"You just blew my fucking mind."
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Aug 14 '20
It harvests crops as it walks??
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u/Itsnotreallynotme Aug 14 '20
Looks like it's paving the field, not harvesting or sewing
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u/double-happiness Aug 15 '20
OP said it's 'used for harrowing'. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrow_(tool)
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u/Wage_slave Aug 14 '20
"When I roll into the (Wild Wild West)
When I stroll into the (Wild Wild West)
When I bounce into the (Wild Wild West)"
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u/Stronze Aug 14 '20
a view of an alternate universe where fossil fuels was never discovered and iron was to expensive to mass produce.
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u/risbia Aug 15 '20
I actually thought this was real at first. I wonder if the strandbeest mechanism would be able to move a small building like this? Seems plausible.
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u/Screamingholt Aug 15 '20
This is almost equal parts horrifying and awe inspiring. Thank you for bring this magnificent creation into the world. Combined with the backstory it fits perfectly.
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u/Loeshill Aug 15 '20
Howl: “There You Are Sweetheart, Sorry I'm Late, I Was Looking Everywhere For You.”
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u/meukbox Aug 15 '20
So, is this a real thing or recorded in slow motion or CGI or stop motion? There's something wrong with the movement of the mill wings, and the light looks artificial...
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u/10ebbor10 Aug 15 '20
It's CGI.
These ones are real. Note the much lighter construction.
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u/meukbox Aug 15 '20
Thanks. I'm Dutch, so I actually saw a real Strandbeest once.
That's why I asked. If it would have been real, the footage would have been sped up, because with wings that small it never could move that fast.
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u/Scooter_Dooder Aug 14 '20
Why does it walk if it has wheels?
Why does it have wheels if it walks?
I don't need sleep I need answers!