Thanks for the comment Jaryn here is another update. moderators feel free to move this thread from the gallery to work in progress if you desire, [image: SXTH_PK.jpg]

K Pahel i just tried to match a still image i found on the net. The trick is to stay loose with the volume and scale it while it's simple until it resembles your camera which you should try and estimate early on. Sean just dive in and GO FOR IT ! Leon thanks.

3DMax has in it's subscription tools a sketchup tool. I don't know which direction it goes but it may handle this task. otherwise check this thread out. http://forums.cgarchitect.com/62917-best-way-go-3ds-max-sketchup.html @unknownuser said: From Max though I had to make sure that any detail was removed from my modelling, any object stacks were colapsed to an editable mesh (poly was okay but SU liked mesh better) and all materials were Standard Max materials with just basic colour (no maps). I think that's how we went about it. It was a while ago.

Yes i just set the type to liquid, set the transparency right down to 8% and the colour closer to grey than blue. Finally just pushed the bump up.

Thanks for the comment Tinanne, i wanted some contrast in the image to give it depth. I didn't consider it dark though perhaps our screens differ.

Excellent render and design.

Chedda, mate I'd put two light sources in each light fitting. Hidden emitter - that casts the light and can be powered up to illuminate the room (more than it is now) and Visible emitter that shows the light fitting that can be kept at a low illumination to so it doesn't visibly burn the lights out when viewed from the camera!

@adamb said: Computer monitors normally have a display of 1.8 no, Windows PCs are using 2.2, Macs 1.8 And like srx said, gamma is only one part... There can be huge differences on different monitors. display panel type quality of display and color system color space calibration software settings / profiles But for a quick start you could at least adjust the different monitors using a calibration chart (if you have access to the other system) - otherwise adjust at least your system... But it will always be a problem since you can never be sure on which display your picture will be shown. You can only calibrate your own system to be at least sure to match the standart. @chedda said: does anyone here calibrate regularly ? I use a hardware calibrated NEC PA 271W with NEC MDSV Sensor (automatic calibration). Calibrated to sRGB.

I've only had 2 of them but they are sweet your right. I now buy mighty mouse in bulk from ebay. The ball always dies in the end and they are pricey locally 50+ euros a piece. I just had 11 delivered for £70 .

Thanks for the replies guys. I am aware of make unique, it's just a shame to lose the benefits of components. I'd like to be able to group a bunch of components and paint them all with one huge map. I don't think this is going to happen.

I realise that, Simon. yes, it certainly can be done. Just make sure you have enough construction geometry drawn onto the terrain before unwrapping it...otherwise it's going to be pretty featureless and difficult to judge what to paint where on the map.

Ahh yes that's right until it gave a little squeak not too tight ! It's strange how we become intimate with everyday tactile objects. Especially a cassette tape which often invokes memories of times, places & music.

Cheers Richard, no i haven't ever used the shift lens feature, sometimes i use the 2 point perspective camera in sketch up though.

Very impressive

Looks awesome, is there an stl file or gcode of the cn7 bluebird that I can attempt to 3d print anywhere? I would love to make my own model. Any help appreciated. thanks Mark

ok, thanks mate. I'll have a play and see how I go...

Okay i aborted that try. Instead i triangulated each book individually over 100 ! Still no joy 10 textures become 4000 ARGHHHHHH SATAN NO !

Your right about the planks Novena in the final image after feedback I made them smaller. I have a full license for Maxwell but usually I stay within sketchup.

If he's trying to keep the face planar there should be no triangulation. That only happens when you make it non-planar. I'm still not exactly sure what the geometry and deformation he's talking about though. It'd be nice to see screenshots or a sample model.

The plants are placed in sketchup either billboards, models or proxies.Most renders take overnight on my 12 core mac pro at 4mp. Maxwell being unbiased is always predictable. I save a lot of time in setting a scene because of this.