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  • G Offline
    GreenToaster
    last edited by 2 Jan 2008, 22:16

    @unknownuser said:

    I do fenders pretty much the same way. always lay them down like the ground. so the curvature is similar to a hill or mountain. takes a good bit of practice to find out what works and what doesn't but it's worth it.

    . . . this opens up a whole new world - I guess it's obvious by my models, I don't use many of the tools & techniques that are available . . . something new to play with! I'm happy!

    Thanks for the info!

    If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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      CraigD
      last edited by 2 Jan 2008, 22:42

      @greentoaster said:

      The proportions are way off - nose too short, back end too long..."

      Not for a rear engine sports car! πŸ˜„ I think the proportions are pretty good! ....think Pantera, Ford GT 40, or some Lamborghini's and you'll see these same proportions.

      Keep at it and enjoy the journey!

      Cheers,

      - CraigD
      

      Google SketchUp

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        GreenToaster
        last edited by 2 Jan 2008, 23:18

        Here's my first ultra-quick attempt using this technique (new to me). I love it - makes me wonder what else have I yet to discover about this stuff - lots, probably.


        bw_car_0460_a.jpg

        If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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          GreenToaster
          last edited by 3 Jan 2008, 04:39

          . . . pretty much more of the same . . . I'm doing these much, much quicker than I used to . . . fun!


          bw_car_0461A.jpg


          bw_car_0461B.jpg

          If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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            jenujacob
            last edited by 3 Jan 2008, 05:36

            GT! ur a natural when it comes to doin these!! its been a pleasure seeing ur models!!!
            would u ever share them with us???? πŸ˜„ πŸ˜‰

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              GreenToaster
              last edited by 3 Jan 2008, 22:44

              The last one is 712K - the size limit to upload is ~1/2 GB, so I don't know how to share the files. I've never put anything on the 3D warehouse - is that an option?

              These files are "sloppy", meaning, I often eyeball stuff instead of using exact dimensions, so, I'm really embarrassed by their "unprofessional character".

              Can I zip them up and post a zipped file?

              If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                GreenToaster
                last edited by 4 Jan 2008, 02:50

                . . . is there a cure for this . . . could I be addicted to modeling cars . . . this is what I call an 8 minute quicky (imported wheels & tires) . . .


                bw_car_0451A.jpg

                If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                  jenujacob
                  last edited by 4 Jan 2008, 05:20

                  u can zip them up and post it here... 3d warehouse is also another option...
                  ur cars are cute.. a different genre infact.. πŸ˜‰
                  have u seen this which was posted recently???

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                    boofredlay
                    last edited by 4 Jan 2008, 15:20

                    GT, just follow this thread and upload your files to Kelly's server. He has ton's of space.
                    http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=760&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

                    http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                      GreenToaster
                      last edited by 4 Jan 2008, 19:13

                      @unknownuser said:

                      GT, just follow this thread and upload your files to Kelly's server. He has ton's of space.
                      I followed the link but it provided a message indicating the service was no longer available.

                      ❓

                      If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                        boofredlay
                        last edited by 5 Jan 2008, 07:18

                        Ahhhh, a link that did not get updated. That first link in the topic went to a page on the old board. I updated it, now have a go.

                        http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                          GreenToaster
                          last edited by 6 Jan 2008, 02:37

                          Okay, I'll try zipping them up and posting them at another place - I don't understand how to follow the directions - create a new network blah, blah, blah.

                          Here's another experiment . . . didn't turn out very well . . . good learning experience though . . .


                          bw_car_0034A.jpg

                          If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                            boofredlay
                            last edited by 6 Jan 2008, 05:26

                            @greentoaster said:

                            • I don't understand how to follow the directions - create a new network blah, blah, blah.

                            I don't know why but that just made me crack up. πŸ˜†

                            Why don't you think your latest did not turn out that well. You got those fenders smooth man. Keep movin' on πŸ˜„

                            http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                              GreenToaster
                              last edited by 6 Jan 2008, 19:44

                              . . . practice doesn't make perfect, practicing it the right way makes perfect . . . at least, that's what I always tell my students . . .

                              With no pun intended, I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels, making no progress - although - I did learn something really cool today and hope to be using this newfound technique often (dragging vertices (sp?)) . . .


                              bw_car_0462a.jpg

                              If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                                Gaieus
                                last edited by 6 Jan 2008, 19:49

                                Brad,

                                Although I did indeed like your "older" models, too, I definitely see some serious improvement in these last two pictures - provided that your goal is to build cars that are more alike the ones in "real life".

                                Gai...

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                                  GreenToaster
                                  last edited by 6 Jan 2008, 20:00

                                  Thanks - I'm honestly not too concerned about "reality" - I'm just having fun.

                                  It might not look like it, but the more I play with it, the more fun I'm having.

                                  Having lots of fun is, of course, and perhaps especially in my case, not always synonymous with progress.

                                  I can't believe I learned that new trick - I just grabbed a vertex and began dragging it - then I tried it with adjacent vertices and viola!, a cool new surface was born! I didn't know you could do that. I love this stuff.

                                  BTW - I saw a show yesterday about Google - either History channel or Discovery I believe. I had no idea how big the company is - I wish they had mentioned SketchUp but I guess it's such a small entity that it gets overlooked in a short program. In case I've never mentioned it, THANK YOU for SketchUp!!!

                                  If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                                    GreenToaster
                                    last edited by 6 Jan 2008, 21:04

                                    . . . more playing around . . .


                                    bw_car_0463b.jpg

                                    If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                                      GreenToaster
                                      last edited by 7 Jan 2008, 02:02

                                      Unfortunately, my vacation comes to an end - this might be my last fun with SketchUp for a while . . . more playing around with some simple shapes . . . I'll try to get some more play time soon . . . thanks for all the encouragement - thanks for being patient with me - I'm slow but I'm happy.


                                      bw_car_0464a.jpg


                                      bw_car_0464b.jpg

                                      If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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                                        Ivan K
                                        last edited by 8 Jan 2008, 20:12

                                        all of that looks amazing! great job!

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                                          GreenToaster
                                          last edited by 8 Jan 2008, 23:16

                                          @unknownuser said:

                                          all of that looks amazing! great job!
                                          Thanks but you should see what professionals do - my stuff is very elementary, simple and downright embarrassing when compared to many others.

                                          Here's another super quick model - more of the same "boring" technique, but fun and fast . . .


                                          bw_car_052a.jpg


                                          bw_car_052b.jpg


                                          bw_car_052c.jpg

                                          If you really want something you won't ever stop pursuing it.

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