What makes an impact on me is seeing the progression to the end. Wonderful progress. Bravo.

Updates looking good.

This, I believe, has become iconic for all those who saw it the first time. Burns into memory as outstanding and holds up just as well today as back then. Bravo.

Really liking that corner's design. Good job on render.

That'a pretty darn cool!

Very cool, Majid! Bravo.

Thank you very much.

This is a current project that has several levels of development. The implosion device with this wire configuration was completed last year and a second variation has been finalised, which has the bomb in place/installed in support rings and frame within a warhead, which is part of one half of the final presentation that includes a different device. The two bombs together are meant to show the direct comparison between the two weapons within their respective warheads with shrouds.

This also meant the wiring had to be done a second time for it to be presented within the "case" or protective covering while sitting in the warhead, with the wires' socket connected to a control box.

Once published, I'll be able to share renders so that these wires will have a bit more visual context or explanation/reason to be modelled.

Thank you so much!

Thank you both.

@mike amos said:

You, Sir, cook up some real marvels and make me think. Something the best renders do well, like these do.

That's very kind to say. Thank you.

Thank you, Eric.

These are the cables attached to a nuclear bomb reconstruction from photo references. Though the wires were a pain in the butt, the bomb itself was a nightmare. Fortunately, the geometrical issues were solved and the bomb is now complete. But, I remember the day where, "dang... I have to do those wires/cabling" was a bit of a hurdle... wasn't looking forward to it.

Mike, you respond as someone familiar.
Sadly, since the group consisted of friends of the original author, despite sharing the same confrontation with mortality, once she died, members have become so shy, it has no activity. Those who were willing to "almost" share in the group before, don't feel the presence of their lost friend. No logo change can make that difference, it's such a personal battle... even if it's loved ones fighting.

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

Thank you.

Good work!

July 2021
SketchUp 2021 + Thea Render V3
Urban resort is located in the former Calvin College in Amsterdam. This auditorium is a fantastic space of post-mid-century-modern architecture.
Traditional, yet still contemporary, this was an inspiration and wonderful project to build and detail.

What is now Broedplaats Lely initially used to be the Christelijke Scholengemeenschap Pascal of Tuinstad Overtoomseveld and later Calvijn met Junior College, built from 1963-1969 and designed by architect Ben Ingwersen (1921-1996)

The current location is the Broedplaats LELY, a hospitable breeding ground for artists, creatives, local residents and status holders. Living and working is combined with public functions. It is a living and working place where artists develop their ideas
https://www.facebook.com/lely.amsterdam/

More info (BERG) - http://deappel.nl/nl/events/berg-built-environment-research-group-convened-by-de-appel-with-rosa-te-velde-as-special-advisor

Thank you.

I have a newer project that uses this idea... will post soon.

Spot on Liam.

And thanks for the compliment... much appreciated.

I always intended to return to this for "renders" and never found the time. These were just test images to confirm the working Skatter. But, you are right.

I did use this model only once, after this stage with some plants, that ended up with the DOF. But, it was more about the plants than the bugs.
https://sketchucation.com/forums/download/file.php?id=163888&mode=view/rokbox.jpg

Topic here:
https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=74018

Hi Bryon,

Volumetrics, I call God-rays, for me is fog. And if you have fog, you can do this. Thea Render uses two types, a fog setting in environmental control settings as well as object based volumetrics as "cloud". We can set the camera outside this object (which renders as translucence/transparence that can be adjusted) and the sun effects all that is within that object. This works for small rooms where you want the God-rays coming from the windows, stretching to the floor or wherever depending upon where you set your sun. It's worth experimenting with.

Thanks Bryon.

He has a wonderful gift for plants and some beautiful plants that work both far and close up.