I like the original image with the train. The surface looks like galvanized tin. But when is this train from? I've been here since the late 70s and I don't recognize the design. I do think a bit more contrast in the lights would be helpful. The improvement by Andyc is great but it seems to me to be a bit too much. It looks like either daylight coming in or a train headlight much more powerful than we actually have in NYC. But I do think it points to the direction you should take. Good luck.

@smallfry said: More views please! Welcome to SketchUcation, Smallfry. Here's another view, and the zip file below is the .skp for this model. It includes a five-twist moebius strip as well. [image: MobieusStrip.jpg] MobieusStrip.zip

PM me for my msn Then i will explain how to do it

very interesting. nice job.

Too slow: http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=18461

Thanks for the comments. Like the "flying splashes of tempura paint..." description. I think what I'm enjoying about these is taking the hard-edged SketchUp export image and transforming it into something a little softer and less identifiable.

thanks all! and yes they are called pusher axles, and they are on the truck too, mainly on heavy haulers, but alot of cattle haulers have them too! they're very common where i live. thanks again for all ur kind comments and im glad u like it!

new pic of how it looks now! new paint job...new headache rack 100% made by me! and new bumper made by me. also added new rear LED lights, on light bar. 4 new lights on new front bumper. chromed it up a bit! 1.[image: pete1.png] 2.[image: pete2.png] 3.[image: Peterbilt with my Timpte Grain Trailer.] 4.[image: pete4.png] 5.[image: pete5.png] 6.[image: pete6.png]

I would have cantilevered the second story out over the reception desk, or what you want to call it. Basically, it feels like there should be more seating, if this is for a school it could get pretty crowded. I don't know your needs though, so it might be plenty, but 36 seats doesn't feel like a lot. Good work on the design though.

great model... but, to many struts in front... and non at the side.. this would not be stable ... are there models pubished in the 3dwarehouse... psyched to build some scaffoldings...

...Styles like this can be done from straight SU. I couldn't replicate the style, but made my own for an example. [image: Steampunk.png] [image: Steampunk2.png]

I coudln't resist and I made the students' cars work inside Google Earth. I did not write the code (it was written by someone at Google), I only changed it to make it work with the students cars. Accept to install the plugin if required, it's great fun ... Drive your car in Google Earth hope you like it. [image: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BDJpLGCRASw/SeYQ_078SJI/AAAAAAAAA8w/kJvlStM23bw/s320/edo-google-earth.png]

@thomthom said: Nice. But I think the bumpmap of the white painted wall to too strong. indeed always has that tendency.

dont want to create another thread.. here is the vray version [image: http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m421/nomeradona_1234/finaltest.png] [image: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3487379627_da30f1895d_b.jpg]

Cool building. Kerkythea renders?

I like it! Reminds me a bit of the Sydney Opera House. Maybe you could post some smaller images next time?

@unknownuser said: wow so beautifull... can you give me trees models and grass texture? tnx! thanks, GdB. unfortunately, i cannot give those away as they are components sold at solo's place. some come from the 3D Garden pack, others from tomsdesk's pack. they are excellent components at a terrific price.

It doesn't get much better than this

well ill stop for now...maybe do one later on..but yes im working on a peterbilt semi, its not mine but im redoing it...ill show pics yet! thanks im glad u like em!

Ok I would slightly turn the sun to go deeper in space and also change the view angle ....you can also put some extra lights ...one way lem behind camera , the other way couple of floating omnis. You can also light it up further in Photoshop by using adjustment layer with screen blend.