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    • G Offline
      GreenToaster
      last edited by

      Would anyone like to compete - sort of - and use SketchUp to create something?

      As an Industrial Designer, and someone who loves to use SketchUp, I'd like to propose some "ground rules" for the first competition:

      1 - It's all in fun
      2 - Don't forget rule number 1

      So, does anyone have a topic or product or thing we could start this with? Perhaps this could be a weekly event? I know virtually all of you here are architects or you do something that's related, so we could do that, or a shampoo bottle, a tricycle, a chair, lamp, or a kitchen - doesn't matter as long as rules are applied.

      If we don't have any input or can't reach a general agreement for the first project, I'll propose designing one of the following:

      • toaster
      • lawn mower
      • bed

      Competition ends and new project begins one week from now, 10:00 p.m. Eastern, 23-Dec-07.

      Anyone else wanna participate? Moderators, hope this is okay?

      Thanks,

      Brad

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

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        tomislavm
        last edited by

        Hi!
        how can I participate in this?

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        • GaieusG Offline
          Gaieus
          last edited by

          Brad,

          Certainly anything is OK... πŸ˜›
          We always welcome any initiatives that generates intuitiveness (intuition?), productivity and first of all "rule number 1"
          πŸ˜„

          Gai...

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          • G Offline
            GreenToaster
            last edited by

            This was just a quick, maybe 6 or 7 minute model - very simple, but, at least the gallery has begun. Now, it certainly won't be difficult to "better" this model, eh, so, bring it on! πŸ˜„


            bw_toaster_001.JPG

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

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              GreenToaster
              last edited by

              And a super-quick, no details idea for a lawn mower . . .


              bw_lawn_mower_001.jpg

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

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                nomicrowave
                last edited by

                Here's my try. This was fun and challenging. Rendered with Kerky

                http://www.geocities.com/nomicrowave1/toaster-optimized.jpg

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                  boofredlay
                  last edited by

                  Brad...all, there is already a competition going on right now. The Jamoca Jedi has posted a challenge here.

                  http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                    nomicrowave
                    last edited by

                    Thanks for the reminder but I tried to do gingerbread and got very frustrated. It wasn't the gingerbread, it was the icing.

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                      GreenToaster
                      last edited by

                      Boofredlay,

                      Thanks, I wasn't aware of that thread.

                      I'll work on a ginger bread hause. With my skills, or lack thereof, I can see many challenges including the globular icing.

                      Here's a quickie I did today during class . . . sorry to get off topic . . .

                      I keep thinking that if I keep doing this that someday, maybe I'll improve. Not happening so far, but it sure is fun. I discovered a new tool today which is always great.


                      come in and draw with us 001.JPG

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

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                        marked001
                        last edited by

                        @greentoaster said:

                        This was just a quick, maybe 6 or 7 minute model - very simple, but, at least the gallery has begun. Now, it certainly won't be difficult to "better" this model, eh, so, bring it on! πŸ˜„

                        why isnt it green??? haha πŸ’š

                        http://www.revision21vis.com

                        instagram: revi21on

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                          GreenToaster
                          last edited by

                          @unknownuser said:

                          why isnt it green??? haha
                          Actually, GreenToaster refers to my car, a kiwi green Honda Element - looks like I'm driving a toaster.

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

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                            woodtick
                            last edited by

                            Toaster,
                            I'm afraid I might have misunderstood your request for a toasterbed mower. Actually I think it would be a killer concept. I guarantee you would be the first one out of the garage on Saturday morning and would be done mowing before the neighbors even knew what hit them.......and all from the comfort of your own bed.No wasted time going to Kwicky Mart for your coffee and muffin.

                            I took the liberty of adding a coffee machine to this rig.......it just seemed like there was something missing.Someone else can add the bed linens. I suggest a Kevlar/Nomex blend with plenty of restraint straps.

                            Sure, I have some details to flesh out with controls and propulsion issues, but that's minor.............
                            Thanks for looking
                            Rich
                            http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/sas/3DChallenge
                            It's the TBM 2000


                            TBM 2000.jpg

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                              zx10r_Gaz
                              last edited by

                              Here is my quick version, took me about 15 mins or so...

                              I was quite surprised how quick I did it considering I don't normally do stuff like this "I mainly do straight line stuff πŸ˜„ " and I'm still learning...

                              Gaz...


                              Toaster 001 resize.jpg

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                                rsw
                                last edited by

                                A kerkythea render of a toast shaped toaster

                                http://www.rsw3d.co.uk/sketchup/toaster_small.jpg

                                Richard

                                http:img.userbars.pl9819554.png

                                http:i158.photobucket.comalbumst106671GUAMDUDEAnimated---User-Green.gif

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                                  Gaieus
                                  last edited by

                                  He... This is pretty neat! πŸ˜„

                                  aer you serious that you eat your toast with ketchup? You can't be that big of a SketchUp fan!
                                  πŸ˜›

                                  Gai...

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                                    rsw
                                    last edited by

                                    @gaieus said:

                                    aer you serious that you eat your toast with ketchup? You can't be that big of a SketchUp fan!
                                    πŸ˜›

                                    Its meant to be jam!! πŸ˜›

                                    Richard

                                    http:img.userbars.pl9819554.png

                                    http:i158.photobucket.comalbumst106671GUAMDUDEAnimated---User-Green.gif

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                                      GreenToaster
                                      last edited by

                                      Very cool stuff - I like all three of them - thank you for contributing.

                                      For next week's contest I thought it would be nice if the folks at Google would provide a prize - like, maybe a BMW Z4 Coupe. I'd like red, please.

                                      Happy Sketching,

                                      Brad

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

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                                        solo
                                        last edited by

                                        Wait for me....

                                        Been busy ending my current projects, doing a tutorial for another app and screwing up the forum transfer, so I threw a toaster together quickly in order to contribute.

                                        I will give a better effort next time.


                                        http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/8487/200712211642402m53sgu4.jpg


                                        Solotoast.skp

                                        http://www.solos-art.com

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

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                                        • StinkieS Offline
                                          Stinkie
                                          last edited by

                                          Looks pretty good, your highness. A tut? Really? πŸ˜„

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                                            Gaieus
                                            last edited by

                                            @solo said:

                                            Wait for me....

                                            Been busy ... screwing up the forum transfer ...

                                            😲

                                            Have I missed something? πŸ˜’

                                            (nice toaster though... πŸ˜† )

                                            Gai...

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