3D Challenge #034 - Floating house

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This week's challenge:

Floating house

This week we have a challenge for the people with some architectural ambitions. We're going to design a house, but not a regular one. This house has to float on water. A floating house is a regular house build on a floating base (click here for an example of the Dutch architect Herman Hertzberger). This makes it possible to move the house to a different location and to make the house to follow the tide of the water it is positioned on. The basic concept is that the house is not ment to sail, but to stay on a location. This makes it different from houseboats which can be moved autonomous. From an architectural point of view it's interesting on how to react to the water environment instead of the normal solid ground. For this challenge the only rules are that your design may not be a boat and has to float on water. All the other aspects as architectural style, shape, scale, location, etc. are free to choose.

Good luck ALL!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 034

Due Date: Wed, Apr 2 (challenge closed)

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Winner (2 Way Tie)
Chigha - House on water by Gabor
Floating Modern Home by Serpentine Shell

Congrats at ALL !!!

3D Challenge #033 - Propeller plane

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This week's challenge:

Propeller plane

This challenge we are going back to the time before the turbine engines in aviation existed, the era of the propeller. Essentially a propeller is a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion. Although this technology seems to be outdated, it is still used worldwide. You can still find it in small private airplanes, commercial airplanes and in military aircrafts. The military even created a version with turning propellers to land like a helicopter. For this challenge all types of propeller planes are allowed. The propeller can be be positioned on the wings, in front of the airplane body or behind it (like on the picture above). Naturally the only rule is that your airplane has to be propelled by a propeller, no other propulsion is allowed.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 033

Due Date: Wed, Mar 26 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Helios Platform byALX by DesignsbyALX

2 nd Place
Spitfire by Crazy Eyes

3 rd Place (2 Way Tie)
Fokker Dr. I by a.j.unknow
and
Experimental Japanese Fighter Plane - 1945 Kyushu J7W1 Shinden by Serpentine Shell

Congrats to ALL !!!!

3D Challenge #032 - Ray gun

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This week's challenge:

Ray gun

After a challenge with present day military technology, we're going into the future this week. The challenge is to design or recreate a futuristic ray gun. Ray guns are weapons which emits energy in an aimed direction without the means of a projectile. Instead, it transfers energy directly to a target for the desired effect. This energy could be anything like sound, light, plasma, particle beams, electricity or some imaginary sci-fi beam. For this challenge we will allow ray guns in all sizes and types. As these type of guns don't use projectiles there's a lot of freedom in the design. A barrel, for example, might not be necessary in your ray gun. Jump in and show us your look into the future.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 032

Due Date: Wed, Mar 19 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Weta Raygun by Crazy Eyes

Congrats to ALL !!!!!

3D Challenge #031 - Aircraft carrier

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This week's challenge:

Aircraft carrier

This week we are going to model the Navy's sea-going airbase, also known as the aircraft carrier. These warships are designed to deploy air power in remote zones without the need of local bases. In the beginning they were made from wood and used hot air ballons with boms attached to attack the enemy. The current versions are from high strength steel, powered by nucleair energy and with all kinds of aircrafts at their disposal. For this challenge there are no restictions to your imagination. You could create a historic carrier, a future carrier or a carrier only suitable for helicopters for example. The challenge, for this rather large subject, is of course the hull of the ship and the efficiency in geometry and filesize of your model.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 031

Due Date: Wed, Mar 12 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Aerial Aircraft Carrier (CVNA-82) by _BARIVE_

2 nd Place
Great White- Air Craft Carrier by Mr. Jumpman V.2

Congrats to ALL !!!!!

3D Challenge #030 - Standing clock

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This week's challenge:

Standing clock

This week we are going to model the mother of all clocks, the standing clock. You might remember that large clock in the livingroom from your grandparents that makes the house shake when it sounds. Although they might not fit in your hyper modern interior, they are very nice pieces of craftsmanship. Each clock is not only ment to be funcional, but it's also a piece of art for the livingroom or hall. For this challenge we prefer the nice details of the classic standing clocks, although we will allow every other design you can imagine. The only rule is that it has to be a clock that has to be placed on the floor. Jump in and show us the clock of your granny.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 030

Due Date: Wed, Mar 5 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
A clear view on time engineering_byALX by DesignsbyALX

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3D Challenge #029 - Salt and pepper shakers

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This week's challenge:

Salt and pepper shakers

For this challenge we are going to model something small that can be found on almost every restaurant table, the salt and pepper shakers. The shakers on those tables are often the standard versions, but salt and pepper shakers are available in many different themes. From highly minimalistic designs to a perfect replica of your favorite cartoon character and everything in between. As the object for this challenge is quite small we expect a high level of detail. Try to make every part of the shaker as the real thing would look like, a simple cilinder is to easy of course. As everybody can imagine the properties that makes a shaker a shaker, there are no limitations for this challenge. Be creative and show us the shaker you would put on your table...

Good luck ALL!

General note: From this challenge and in the future, there will no obligation for a blog entry anymore. It is still allowed to post a link to your model or additional images, but it is not required anymore to submit a model to the challenges. But do remember, posting and commenting helps build the sense of a community and sharing of ideas. The 3D Warehouse tag is still required though and should be added when uploading a model to the Warehouse.

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 029

Due Date: Wed, Feb 27 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Euro Contempary Salt and Pepper Shakers by Seb

2 nd Place
(2 Way Tie)
Salt and Pepper by 3D Legend
S&P by DALEXD

3 rd Place
(2 Way Tie)
Swirly Salt and Pepper by 3D Legend
Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper by ryana

Congrats to ALL !!!!!!!

3D Challenge #028 - Hoverbike

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This week's challenge:

Hoverbike

For the challenge this week we are going to model a hoverbike. A hoverbike is a bike-type vehicle without any wheels, it just floats in the air. For this floating you can use existing hovercraft technology, like the real hoverbike in this movie, or an imaginary sci-fi technology. The main part of your design will be influenced by the way the driver is positioned on the vehicle. In the movie the person stands on the bike, but you could also sit on a seat like in a car or lean forward like you would do on a fast motorcycle. The restrictions for this challenge are that your hoverbike should be designed for one person only and that wheels, of course, are not allowed.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 028

Due Date: Wed, Feb 20 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
(2 Way Tie)
GSR z901 hover bike by loupie
Original Hoverbike by Crazy Eyes

Congrats to ALL !!!!!!!

3D Challenge #027 - Next generation space shuttle

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This week's challenge:

Next generation space shuttle

The space shuttle, or Space Transportation System, was designed in the seventies and had it's maiden flight in 1981. It was the first spacecraft designed for partial reusability instead of the rockets which could only be used once. With an expected lifetime of 10 years or 100 flights, it's really getting time for a next generation version. This week the challenge is to design that next generation space shuttle. Your shuttle for this challenge has to be as versatile as the original. The most important feature is that the mayor part of the spacecraft has to be reusable. Further it must be suitable for transporting astronauts and payload, such as satellites and parts for the ISS. Jump in and show us your next generation space shuttle.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 027

Due Date: Wed, Feb 13 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Concept Orbital Space Shuttle Mk III by Mr. Jumpman V.2

Congrats to ALL!!!!

3D Challenge #026 - Lifeboat

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This week's challenge:

Lifeboat

A lifeboat is a small craft usually carried on ships to provide a means of emergency evacuation in the event of a disaster aboard the ship. Beside ships they can also be found at oilrigs and in helicopters or airplanes which could crash into the sea. Lifeboats can be divided into two main categories; lifeboats with a rigid hull or inflatable lifeboats (often called liferafts). For this challenge all lifeboats are allowed, including liferafts and rescueboats. Your model could be an existing boat or an imaginary design of your own. Typical properties of lifeboats are a low center-of-gravity point, a bright orange color and protection to the elements (sun, wind, water).

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 026

Due Date: Wed, Feb 6 (Challenge closed)


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Winner
Sweet Life Raft by Genii

2 n d Place
Coast Guard Boat by Freedom Artist

3 rd Place
Lifeboat byALX by DesignsbyALX

Congrats to ALL !!!!!

3D Challenge #025 - Lawn mower

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This week's challenge:

Lawn mower

This week we will do a bit of gardening by creating our very own lawn mower. The first lawn mower was invented by English engineer Edwin Beard Budding in 1827 as a superior alternative to the scythe. These lawn mowers where man powered until the 1930s, when Power Specialties Ltd. introduced a gasoline-powered rotary mower. Later the electric powered lawn mowers were introduced beside the gasoline powered mowers. For this challenge, all types of lawn mowers are allowed (reel mowers, rotary mowers, riding mowers, hover mowers, robotic mowers, professional mowers, etc.), including mowers of your own design.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 025

Due Date: Wed, Jan 30 (challenge closed)

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Winner
Lawnmower_byALX by DesignsbyALX

2 nd Place
XMX MOwer by DALEXD

3 rd Place
Textured Toro - Crazy Eyes

Congrats to ALL!!!!