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  • G Offline
    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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                                        GreenToaster
                                        last edited by 9 Jan 2008, 00:43

                                        I discovered a new way to do sweeping edges --> roof uses an inverted triangle with the Follow Me tool - I like the way the roof turned out: sloped and curved.


                                        bw_car_053b.jpg


                                        bw_car_053a.jpg

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

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                                          GreenToaster
                                          last edited by 9 Jan 2008, 02:53

                                          . . . last one tonight . . . (sound of me snoring) . . .


                                          bw_car_055a.jpg

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

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