Thanks again. I do like the design on this table better than the one I had. It had turned legs and no shelves. There is a spot in my entry that needs a table like this. I just may make this my next sawdust challenge.

I worked CA with Mortenson as the contractor on a couple of projects way back in the day (actually had a hand in the hand drawings for the project it was so long ago :`) and they were quite progressive back then...this extensive use of SU doesn't surprise me a bit.

The first version of the GostCompplugin is now released at http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=21469

Very interesting, Bob. Thank you for that.

Nothing in the news since 2008!

I'm planning another couple of video's to describe how other parts of the ship work... One will focus on the Albatrosses, and I'll describe: -How the Cargo Containers are transferred from the storage modules to the Albatrosses. -How the Albatrosses are launched from, and docked with the 'Mariner. -How the Albatrosses deliver and pick up cargo. The other will focus on the major design concepts of the ship, and I'll describe: -How the propulsion system controls the ship. -How the ship distributes forces through its framework. -How the Artificial Gravity Rings (AGR's) work. I'm posting this here, because I'm hoping people can tell me what they'd be more interested in hearing about, and if there's anything else I should add to my list! Thanks in advance

Good work, thanks

Geometric

Make completely model. This model must bee made from grouped bricks. When model is completed delete bricks one by one. Do not delete the last one. Export 2d grafic as JPG. Make undo and then the brick which You have deleted will appear. Export 2d grafic as JPG. Retry No 6 till the end . Open Windows Movie maker. In movie maker import every picture in film strip with transition between . Save movie and that is it. I am pleased if it helps!

I doubt that SU was involved in the animation at all. I'm guessing that CS is custom scenery and that's what SU was used for. IMO the scenery isn't very impressive anyway. It's just an unobtrusive background for the coaster.

http://www.sketchucation.com/forums/scf/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=18508

Thank you for posting that link. It's just what I've been looking for!!! Cheers, domus.

I found this interesting, however I disagree with the architects last few comments. Having a background in engineering and having looked at Gustav Eiffel's book I would say Eiffel's achievement was the more significant, and by a large margin. Also, his tower is 300 m high, while the replica is only half scale. The ground works for the original are very extensive and involved having to work below the water table. Eiffel used pressurised caissons so that his workers could complete the foundations on the Seine River side. To follow is much easier than to lead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbVhuSRqkqw&feature=related For those who would like to more about the original http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiffel_Tower Kind regards, Bob

Has anyone else got stuck on the part where he scales the horn out. It's about 30 seconds into the flexible horn tutorial, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoKwcvm_2r8&feature=channel_page. I haven't figured out how to do the scale like he does with out the inner plane sticking to or intersecting with the outer portions of the model. Here is what it looks like . [image: KImt_KitoRauppsm.jpg]

Dear All, Adding to my own thread, this is where one can obtain linseed oil paints in the US: http://www.solventfreepaint.com/ Regards, Bob

Dear Jean, I have only just picked up your reply, hence the delay. I am still using SU6 at work, and that might be the reason why I can only set the segment number to 1000 or less. Using the scale tool is a clever idea, but then you're a clever chap. Thanks for the tip. Kind regards, Bob