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    Bryan K
    last edited by 27 Feb 2018, 05:31

    I've hit a serious slump and I don't know why. I want to model many things, but can't seem to follow through.

    Anyone have any suggestions?

    See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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      zipster1967
      last edited by 27 Feb 2018, 08:10

      If your problem is follow through you should break a complex modeling task into smaller manageable sub sections. In other words if your planning on modeling an entire city you should start with one building and move out from there. Also take advantage of components whenever possible. They cut down on repetative modeling tremendously. Good luck on your modeling.

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        Mike Amos
        last edited by 27 Feb 2018, 11:09

        Motivation can be hard to find sometimes. When I hit a slump I go and do something else for a while, feed the birds or take a walk, anything to do something else for a while and give my mind time to work out whatever problem is at the back of my mind. Listening to good music and reading a book is also good. Terry Pratchett makes me laugh till I turn blue for example and is a good antidote to the news reports lately. Being a Trekkie and appreciating the latest series of films I only have to watch a certain amount of the first, I get to numb tongue and whatever I see after that is a bonus. I know but we all have something.

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          L i am
          last edited by 27 Feb 2018, 11:39

          Since we do not have a perspective on why you are stuck any suggestion as to what do do about it may or not be appropriate. My suggestion would be to write a brief (to Self) requiring that you pick one your projects, outline what you want to achieve and a deadline. And see what happens. Good luck with the drought mate πŸ‘ πŸ‘

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            Rich O Brien Moderator
            last edited by 28 Feb 2018, 12:06

            Best to draw something on paper then turn it to 3D. Exercise unused muscles.

            It could be a character or object or anything. Just get something down on pen and pad.

            That might fire the brain into making it into a digital masterpiece.

            Failing that try another app. That will also cause to look at SketchUp from a different view.

            Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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              pilou
              last edited by 28 Feb 2018, 14:04

              Relax you with this crazzy free Verve ! β˜€ (painting with Dynamical Fluids)

              Only for PC (but i see that you have W10 so perfect) πŸ€“

              Of course you can make also classical things with it! πŸ˜„

              By Knacki

              https://www.taron.de/forum/download/file.php?id=2427

              Frenchy Pilou
              Is beautiful that please without concept!
              My Little site :)

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                solo
                last edited by 28 Feb 2018, 15:17

                Model something completely different, challenge yourself. I love all things Scify, so when I get time to play I usually model silly scify vehicles based on images online.

                http://www.solos-art.com

                If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                  pbacot
                  last edited by 28 Feb 2018, 15:29

                  Great ideas! Then there's the occasional modeling challenge/competition. SketchUp has one going now.

                  MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                    Bryan K
                    last edited by 28 Feb 2018, 15:36

                    Thanks everyone!

                    See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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                      liam887
                      last edited by 9 Mar 2018, 21:31

                      I know you love scifi like me so I can send you some of my half finished bits and bobs and you can see where your imagination takes you? I owe you a million times over for using your wheels in so many of my pics so it's only Karma!!

                      VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
                      http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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                        Bryan K
                        last edited by 10 Mar 2018, 01:33

                        @liam887 said:

                        I know you love scifi like me so I can send you some of my half finished bits and bobs and you can see where your imagination takes you? I owe you a million times over for using your wheels in so many of my pics so it's only Karma!!

                        That would great. Thanks!

                        See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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                          liam887
                          last edited by 10 Mar 2018, 01:38

                          @bryan k said:

                          @liam887 said:

                          I know you love scifi like me so I can send you some of my half finished bits and bobs and you can see where your imagination takes you? I owe you a million times over for using your wheels in so many of my pics so it's only Karma!!

                          That would great. Thanks!

                          What's your poison, bipedal walking machines or hovering electromagnetic hover units? 🀣

                          VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
                          http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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                            Bryan K
                            last edited by 10 Mar 2018, 01:41

                            @liam887 said:

                            @bryan k said:

                            @liam887 said:

                            I know you love scifi like me so I can send you some of my half finished bits and bobs and you can see where your imagination takes you? I owe you a million times over for using your wheels in so many of my pics so it's only Karma!!

                            That would great. Thanks!

                            What's your poison, bipedal walking machines or hovering electromagnetic hover units? 🀣

                            Why not both? 😎

                            See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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                              liam887
                              last edited by 10 Mar 2018, 01:51

                              Indeed I owe you that much, send me a mail to liam@robotsvdinosaurs.com and I will sort out a nice big file repository for you!

                              VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
                              http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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                                Bryan K
                                last edited by 10 Mar 2018, 03:09

                                Thanks. I shoot you an email addy tomorrow.

                                See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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