Great looking car - if you had to guess, how long do you think it takes to create the body for the Artega?

About two weeks ago I followed the link from Google SketchUp's Web site to the vendor providing upgrades to SU 7 Pro, Academic Superstore. I paid $10 for 2nd day delivery of Google Sketchup and have not received anything - no license, no documentation, nothing. They did, of course, charge me $10.

What is going on?

I guess I have to take this up with the vendor, but what am I supposed to be getting? Did Google check out this vendor before putting them on the Google Web site as a source of obtaining the educational upgrade? Shouldn't they at least send me an authorization code by now? Why are they charging me shipping - am I supposed to obtain some materials in return for this purchase?

Thus far, the upgrade path provided by Google is not working out - at all.

@unknownuser said:

use da crease tool good

Love it - go Ray! You da mang.

. . . I don't get much time for lunch, but here's one I did yesterday . . . the crunchy peanut butter and raisin sandwich was good . . .

. . . another quick sketch - what else, eh . . . this one is in what I call "Concept phase 3" . . . needs lots of more work & development, but you can get the general idea - I hope . . . it's hard to believe this thread has over 25K hits - when will it end?

Happy Sketching,

Brad

. . . turle car . . . will it lay eggs?

Thanks for the comments.

@unknownuser said:

I'll post again on 29-Jan-09, or so.

Well, I couldn't keep myself from SketchUp any longer, so here's another very quick concept sketch.

Happy Sketching,

Brad

Thanks

I downloaded and installed the version 7 Pro upgrade and now SU stops working every few minutes and takes a really long amount of time to get anything done. I ordered my educational teacher license (?) using the links provided but the vendor hasn't sent me a license, code, key, or anything.

Should I uninstall the Pro version then install the free version until I get the license from the vendor?

BTW, I'm REALLY enjoying the new features w/7. MEGA-THANKS!!!

Not that anyone will probably notice, or care, but I'm taking a two week hiatus - there's nothing wrong - I need to refocus my priorities because of graduate school, work, computer problems, elusively-wicked guitar riffs & life in general. I must put the needs before the wants - this will be a short, necessary adjustment phase to get things back on track.

I'll post again on 29-Jan-09, or so.

Happy Sketching - rock on!

Brad

. . . another ultra-quicky - something a wee bit different . . . ugly different . . .

. . . I'm not wild about this car but I'm posting it because I think you can see how to move from one stage to another . . . if you look at each image, and you know a little about SU, you can probably figure out how I do these . . . I'm sure there's a better way . . . no doubt . . . happy Sketching,

Brad

Thanks Marian.

Here are a couple more super-quick "blocky concept" models - may have potential for development but I'm already swamped with Grad school crap.

@unknownuser said:

Come on, feedback!

Dude, the only thing I can say is what I've said before:

• You are really great at modeling
• I enjoy admiring your models
• Your endeavors are motivational & inspirational
• Please keep going!
• Thanks for sharing your talents
• I'm jealous

I always watch this thread - it's one of my all time favorites, even though I don't reply much.

. . . a little more work on this one . . .

@unknownuser said:

It’s officially an unfathomable mess.
LOL!

How do I do it? I was hoping the images showing the progression would be self-explanatory but maybe they're not.

I reckon I need to do some more videos of the different techniques used in this car - I'm still trying new stuff - there are many different ways to create and edit geometry w/SketchUp - it's always fascinating and fun. I seriously doubt any of the techniques I'm using are original or very efficient.

One of my favorite math professors used to say "The best mathematicians are the laziest" - that sort of sums up how I use SketchUp - get in, whip it around, get out - just something fast and move on - a concept tool to investigate and jot down an idea or two. Besides, I have no patience, time or talent for "real" CAD work.

I may have an opportunity this Sunday to create a few video tutorials for this car - or another one.

Happy Sketching,

Brad

. . . this is difficult to do my job while using SketchUp . . . . . . wish I had more time for the good stuff life has to offer . . .

Sometimes I think . . . if I just knew what I was doing, I could do some cool stuff . . . . . . happy Sketching . . .

. . . another quicky WIP . . .

![. . . et cetera, et cetera, et cetera . . . (from "The King And I" - ha) . . .](/uploads/imported_attachments/Rlwq_bw_car_rename_201_C_01.JPG ". . . et cetera, et cetera, et cetera . . . (from "The King And I" - ha) . . .")