I need to buy a new computer...
I like to make models in SU and render them in Kerkythea, just to see the result. I'm not (yet) aiming for a perfect, crips clean render. (which would take me hours)

@ Frederik
Setting are on preset no. 6
no. 17 takes a bit too long, can you recommend any other settings?

I found those trees allright... took my computer almost 3 mins. to open the model. Rendering takes ages!

New render of Sail Appartements.

@ Stinkie
Thanks for the feedback.
I didn't really pay a lot of attention to the text. I just wanted to present my models and give a brief description. I'll put some more time and effort in the text part next time!

@ HFM
The water is made using Dielectric glass material in KT.
Adding a water ripple bumpmap to it and tweaking some settings. I really like the result!

@ Remus
Thanks for your comment. I'll get back to you on the usage of skies and backgrounds.
I'm having some trouble in KT getting them right.

Anyways... I've only been here a day, but I learned quite a few things. Thanks guys!

Thanks for the comments guys!

The Residence Dagmara was my first model accepted for GoogleEarth.
I have to agree with you the brick texture is not great, but the building is enclosed by the neighbouring buildings so you can't see the sides.
Here's a picture of the building in real life.

It usually takes about 2 months for a model to get accepted by Google. Just cross your fingers!

Here's a short list of criteria for GoogleEarth acceptance.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/sketchup/3dwh/acceptance_criteria.html

And a nice PDF that explains the do's and don't.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/sketchup/3dwh/pdfs/modelingacity.pdf

In short, the model needs to be detailed. (but not heavy on diskspace!)
Correctly alligned, a few lines of text will also help.

Holy s***!

The first render looks like a real photo!
Great looking model.

Hi there,

My name is Ward, 26 years old.
I've been working with SketchUp for a year or so. A few of my models have been placed in the 3d layer of GoogleEarth.
Ever since I visited New York I started growing interest in architecture. I like designing buildings and reading about architecture!

Regards, Ward

Hi everybody,

Here are a few of my SU models rendered in Kerkythea.
Hope you like them!

The Triangle Tower
Commercial use, offices.

Appartement Zeedijk
Appartements situated on the boulevard.

Restaurant Padisah

Sail Appartements

Hi everybody,

Here are a few of my models accepted for use in the GoogleEarth: