@cadmunkey said: @omikron said: Looks pretty neat and daring. I wish how a structural engineer would look at this concept if it would advance to construction detail. Maybe like: ....then Looks doable to me I didn't say it's impossible. But such structures involves huge costs and the structural engineer might go mad

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I remember spending a lot of time trying to make Star Wars ships when I was about 14, and sketchup was still just a hobby... I distinctly remember trying my hand at a light freighter from the extended universe. I was parsecs away from these, and I doubt I could make something this good even now, but who knows, maybe you'll inspire me to have another go

@cadmunkey said: Great video, just the right length too imo. Thanks A minute is definitely long enough I think.

@omikron said: Wow, that's an impressive imitation of real life scene. Thanks

@jql said: I don't know what for yet, but it's a good model to have for no reason! That's exactly the reason why I've modeled it I've added a download link to the first post...

Thanks Olishea. I always try to "draw over" when i can for things like foreground lamp posts, etc, as i did in the image posted at top (the outdoor seating area is new) but no matter what it seems you are correct... the better final product will always need to be rendered and comp'd in PS to get things just right. Excellent masking tutorial link, btw. thanks for sharing.

@cotty said: If it were an one-evening-project too, I would try it Do it in the winter, then. Evenings are longer.

This one online seems also very promising! http://vimeo.com/126664436#at=0

not bad!

Fantastic models, Elisei! Have a great weekend! _KN

Thank you all. Yes, a printer would be great here

@pilou said: @unknownuser said: Yes! Please post the tutorial link. Seems it was in the first post! (you must buy it if I am right! http://www.gumroad.com/chrisrosewarne Oops. Yep. Thanks pilou. I missed that.

Modern Bauhaus!

It is either a 'solid-pane', or a 'panel' or a 'solid-panel' or an 'infill-panel' or a 'spandrel-panel' or just a 'spandrel'. A pane is usually 'glass', but it may be obscure or a solid material too. The latter 'spandrel' terms are the most 'architectural' terms - at least in the UK. Its modern construction usage is not the same as its original meaning - referring to the triangular part of a wall above a stone arch - it was expanded last century to include any solid parts forming fenestration, and even the open parts in the sides of framed bridges... Comme "panneau d'allège" ? The prefix 'bottom' is only needed to clarify its location, or differentiate it from other panes/panels in the same frame.. A 'spandrel' like that can be located within multiple holed frame - at the bottom, at the top, or anywhere in between... A 'spandrel' is more usually in a fixed frame. If a similar infill is used in a hinged door or an opening window sash it is more likely to be referred to as a 'panel'.

Great sunset HDR. Where did you buy it?

KN Thea lets you to have different images for, lighting, reflection, refraction and also background, I mean 4 different pictures and here I have used the sky image as background and built-in sun and sky for lighting.

@unknownuser said: What render engine you have used? http://www.brighter3d.com ...

Nothing like answering your own question...... I found the answer....by accident. I selected the pineapple (from within the component), left-clicked it. There was a prompt about keeping the same scale. I just selected YES. And SAVED it by itself. I wasn't sure about the SCALE prompt. garystan

How nice and bright! Thanks for sharing, John--inspiring as always.