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    • RE: How Do I Surround One Material with Another?

      Try making each part a group or component?

      Step 1.png

      [EDIT]

      Sorry JBrook got there first 😳

      posted in Newbie Forum
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    • RE: pollen

      Ok, see it now, don't know what happened?

      Looks kinda nasalistic but funky

      posted in Gallery
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    • RE: pollen

      I don't see anything?

      posted in Gallery
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      Rich O Brien
    • RE: Ipad

      Here's a link to the Official Video

      http://www.apple.com/ipad/

      You gotta love the enthusiasm of the Senior Hardware VP

      Must say that i'm really impressed by the iPad's capabilities. I've been an iPhone user since launch and curently use 3GS for all my needs. The iPad will hopefully be a welcome addition. I'm watching closely the see what kinda Apps developers will create before i consider purchasing.

      But with all new tech it's greeted differently depending on your taste and interests. I like to read the 'No Camp' opinions as some valuable points are being made.

      Keep up the great debate πŸ‘

      posted in Corner Bar
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    • RE: Ipad

      Been looking to seeing this and I'm not disappointed so far. Superb price range and choice.

      Alot of bang for your buck if you ask me.

      But one major issue....

      http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3918/ipad.jpg

      posted in Corner Bar
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    • RE: A brief summary of cosmology

      Just finished absorbing and must say it's a 'must-see' for anyone interested in space,physics,cosmology etc.

      Very informative and his presentation is witty and lighthearted

      Thoroughly enjoyed πŸ‘

      posted in Corner Bar
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    • RE: Several New Projects - Sketchup & V-Ray

      Simply stunning πŸ‘

      The DOF images give the impression of minature models shot with a Macro Lens. I agree with Adam on the aerial images, they're very impressive!

      Thanks for sharing all your hard work πŸ˜„

      posted in Gallery
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      Rich O Brien
    • RE: Happy Birthday, Dave!

      Happy Birthday, enjoy the day

      posted in Woodworking
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    • RE: Twister

      Hi Eric,

      scary stuff indeed as tornados are a rare occurence here. but your shots are very impressive. you should submit them here...

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      The society for people who love the sky Welcome, artists, scientists, cloudspotters and dreamers. You’ve come to the right place! Join the Cloud Appreciation Society or Sign Up a Friend Buy or Renew a Membership Today’s Cloud-a-Day Friday 16th January 2026 You know when you crest a hill only to find there’s a bigger one […]

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      they'd be well received

      posted in Corner Bar
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    • RE: House Flower 1 - Tulip

      Very beautiful and elegant design πŸ‘

      Thanks for introducing me to Mattias Adolfsson, his sketches are 😎

      http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.49692085.jpg

      posted in Gallery
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    • RE: Rendering workshop - Whisky Glass

      @gaieus

      care to share settings and materials used?

      Great render btw πŸ‘

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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      Rich O Brien
    • RE: Water...

      What about using a png of flowing water? You could make it a face me component.

      Earthmover did a tutorial on a pond, or waterfall or something along those lines. But I'm not 100% on that. Though I remember seeing a thread around here that dealt with splashing water?

      There's also Solos 'Render This:Fountain' thread which deals with water. And there's even a model you can download

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: Rendering workshop - Whisky Glass

      @thom

      I'll try that later, thanks for the tip

      @gaieus

      have you tried this out on Twilight? When you mention material rather liquid, which material in particular?

      @the world

      aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhh!

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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      Rich O Brien
    • RE: Rendering - What do you recommend

      For what it's worth you should try as many out as you can to get a feel of the program.

      Personally I bought Vray for SU to begin with and found the learning curve difficult so I moved to Twilight. I'm still learning and will definetly go back Vray but Twilight's UI is a pleasure to work with and it's built around the Kerkythea Engine so it's support and developement is growing fast.

      There are lots of choices out there so finding one that ticks all the boxes is a personal choice. But from my experience Twilight is extremely affordable and the free version has all the knobs and whistles as the licensed one. Except for limits to resolution output and watermarks.

      Hope this helps

      posted in Newbie Forum
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    • RE: Rendering workshop - Whisky Glass

      Didn't change anything?

      Must be my choice of 'Glass' for the Whiskey, but i'll keep with till i get good feedback

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: Rendering workshop - Whisky Glass

      Still struggling on this one 😠

      Not happy with the WhiskEy but i'll keep at it

      Whiskey II.jpg

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: Firefox 3.6

      Nice one Remus πŸ‘

      Interested to know others Add-Ons, care to share?

      posted in Freeware
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    • RE: Who wants to get paid for thier work

      Is there a plugin to put it back together? πŸ˜’

      posted in SketchUp Discussions
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    • RE: First interior model/render

      http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=23536&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=Dermotcoll

      sorry spelt his user name wrong

      posted in Gallery
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    • RE: First interior model/render

      First off congrats on the Speedmodel win πŸ‘

      As for the kitchen interior, tis very impressive and nicely detailed. Lighting looks a little big IMO but that's more down to taste.

      Also I'd bin the clock by the sink, last thing you need to stare while doing the dishes!!

      Other than these pointless comments I like it. Reminds of a kitchen dermottcoll modelled recently and another member did an excellent NPR render of it.

      posted in Gallery
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