thanks-

OK, how do i get a sky like that in sketchup?

@unknownuser said:

craiger: practice is the answer!

good god. that it exactly where i want to be (both literally, and in my modeling abilities.)
Can you just breifly explain what you used 3dsmax for in the process?
check where i am at currently in terms of model/render: http://skateparks.com/envision.php?nid=146#top

Do you know how i can take this model to a level similiar to yours?
thanks for your help and time. amazing work!
Craig Waltz
cwaltz@skateparks.com