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Pratyeka Muromachi

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Join date: 14 Apr 2005

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04-19-2006 12:54

Today I have unveiled a replica of the Horyuji pagoda. It's a 2600+ prims building that took me a long time to complete. You can see it in the Sandbox Island today. Enjoy!

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Miriel Enfield

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Posts: 389

04-19-2006 13:16

Ah-ha! I saw that in the Sandbox earlier, and wondered who'd made it. Impressive work.

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Hal9k Andalso

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Join date: 30 Mar 2006

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Sweet!

04-19-2006 13:42

That is really neat. How much of it is based off of real life dimensions, references, etc?

Great Work!

Pratyeka Muromachi

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04-19-2006 15:11

Everything is to scale, as much as I could find on the net. The total height is within 2 meters.

I could not reproduce the inside at the bottom level due to the lack of photos available. But there are plaster sculptures depicting the life of Buddha hiding the central pole in the real one.

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Traxx Hathor

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04-19-2006 19:01

Great prim work! Usually -- not always -- replica means detailed textures on a low prim structure, but you've done a tremendous amount of work to get an authentic look even up close. I particularly like the interior view when my avatar stands on the ground floor, and looks straight up. That's real craftsmanship.

Pratyeka Muromachi

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04-20-2006 04:22

Thanks Traxx! Today, I've taken the white wall of the second level out so that everyone can better see the internal structure. Every beam and post are laid out as per a detailed plan I got from the net. Fortunately, each level is made of 4 identical sections. Just make one section, then copy & rotate in place.

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Clinton Oddfellow

Phone Tree Arborist

Join date: 7 Sep 2005

Posts: 64

04-20-2006 11:48

I ventured out to the sandbox to see this beautiful build, and I was blown away at the attention to detail throughout the entire structure. the entire build is stunning, You have a real talent

CCC

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Torley Linden

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04-21-2006 06:29

I saw it yesterday in Sandbox Island! Great to see it come together.

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Boliver Oddfellow

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04-21-2006 07:34

Saaaaaaweeeeeeeet! Nice build man you got talent for sure.

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Pratyeka Muromachi

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04-21-2006 09:22

Thanks to you all for visiting! The pagoda will be on display until 3am tomorrow morning. My vacation is nearing it's end.

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Pratyeka Muromachi

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The Horyuji pagoda has found a home!

04-22-2006 06:20

Thanks to Zafu Diamond, the Horyuji pagoda has found a permanent place on SupportforHealing island. Click on the link above to get there.

This will be the ONLY one in existance in SL. I will only keep the original in inventory as a backup.

Please visit this wonderful island.

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unveiling of the Horyuji pagoda
Pratyeka Muromachi Meditating Avatar Join date: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 642	04-19-2006 12:54 Today I have unveiled a replica of the Horyuji pagoda. It's a 2600+ prims building that took me a long time to complete. You can see it in the Sandbox Island today. Enjoy! _____________________ gone to Openlife Grid and OpenSim standalone, your very own sim on your PC, 45,000 prims, huge prims at will up to 100m, yes, run your own grid on your PC, FOR FREE!
Miriel Enfield Prim Junkie Join date: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 389	04-19-2006 13:16 Ah-ha! I saw that in the Sandbox earlier, and wondered who'd made it. Impressive work. _____________________
Hal9k Andalso Registered User Join date: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 60	Sweet! 04-19-2006 13:42 That is really neat. How much of it is based off of real life dimensions, references, etc? Great Work!
Pratyeka Muromachi Meditating Avatar Join date: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 642	04-19-2006 15:11 Everything is to scale, as much as I could find on the net. The total height is within 2 meters. I could not reproduce the inside at the bottom level due to the lack of photos available. But there are plaster sculptures depicting the life of Buddha hiding the central pole in the real one. _____________________ gone to Openlife Grid and OpenSim standalone, your very own sim on your PC, 45,000 prims, huge prims at will up to 100m, yes, run your own grid on your PC, FOR FREE!
Traxx Hathor Architect Join date: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 422	04-19-2006 19:01 Great prim work! Usually -- not always -- replica means detailed textures on a low prim structure, but you've done a tremendous amount of work to get an authentic look even up close. I particularly like the interior view when my avatar stands on the ground floor, and looks straight up. That's real craftsmanship.
Pratyeka Muromachi Meditating Avatar Join date: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 642	04-20-2006 04:22 Thanks Traxx! Today, I've taken the white wall of the second level out so that everyone can better see the internal structure. Every beam and post are laid out as per a detailed plan I got from the net. Fortunately, each level is made of 4 identical sections. Just make one section, then copy & rotate in place. _____________________ gone to Openlife Grid and OpenSim standalone, your very own sim on your PC, 45,000 prims, huge prims at will up to 100m, yes, run your own grid on your PC, FOR FREE!
Clinton Oddfellow Phone Tree Arborist Join date: 7 Sep 2005 Posts: 64	04-20-2006 11:48 I ventured out to the sandbox to see this beautiful build, and I was blown away at the attention to detail throughout the entire structure. the entire build is stunning, You have a real talent CCC _____________________ "Duct Tape is like the force, it has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together"
Torley Linden Enlightenment! Join date: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 16,530	04-21-2006 06:29 I saw it yesterday in Sandbox Island! Great to see it come together. _____________________
Boliver Oddfellow CEO Infinite Vision Media Join date: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 484	04-21-2006 07:34 Saaaaaaweeeeeeeet! Nice build man you got talent for sure. _____________________ Infinite Vision: Specialists in Virtual World Projects http://infinitevisionmedia.com
Pratyeka Muromachi Meditating Avatar Join date: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 642	04-21-2006 09:22 Thanks to you all for visiting! The pagoda will be on display until 3am tomorrow morning. My vacation is nearing it's end. _____________________ gone to Openlife Grid and OpenSim standalone, your very own sim on your PC, 45,000 prims, huge prims at will up to 100m, yes, run your own grid on your PC, FOR FREE!
Pratyeka Muromachi Meditating Avatar Join date: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 642	The Horyuji pagoda has found a home! 04-22-2006 06:20 Thanks to Zafu Diamond, the Horyuji pagoda has found a permanent place on SupportforHealing island. Click on the link above to get there. This will be the ONLY one in existance in SL. I will only keep the original in inventory as a backup. Please visit this wonderful island. _____________________ gone to Openlife Grid and OpenSim standalone, your very own sim on your PC, 45,000 prims, huge prims at will up to 100m, yes, run your own grid on your PC, FOR FREE!

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