thx rich.

hi urgen, great models. you say: We need:
1 the model (pre-made without textures),
2 photo of high quality (front, left or right),
and finally, besides SKETCHUP knowledge, you have to be skilled in PHOTOSHOP.
Without it, I am convinced, it is almost impossible to create a good model...

maybe you could show us a small tut of how you work flow is? you start with a texture and then make a model?
looking forward to it
another way to combine textures and models is using an uvmapper, the free 3d blender has a very good one build in.

fantastic modeling, asx stated before amazing level of detail. Did you use just the standard sketchup tools or also any plugins? if so can you please tell me wich ones and for what tasks.