SketchUp 3D Challenge #146 - Summer Recreation

Sunday, 17 June 2012 - Wednesday, 27 June 2012

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Summer is finally here! Well, at least it is for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere... The challenge is a chance to make a model relating to your favorite summer (outdoor) activity. This is your chance to show off your best work and creativity because the sky is the limit! If you are heading into winter, no worries, this will give you something to look forward to in 6 months.

Happy Sketching!

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 146

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The Winner of Previous Challenge #145 - Sustainable Energy is...
Ryksuga with his Solar Thermal Tower entry! Congratulations on the win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page.

SketchUp 3D Challenge #145 - Sustainable Energy

Sunday, 03 June 2012 - Wednesday, 13 June 2012

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From WikiPedia:

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"Sustainable energy is the sustainable provision of energy that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Technologies that promote sustainable energy include renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectricity, solar energy, wind energy, wave power, geothermal energy, and tidal power, and also technologies designed to improve energy efficiency."

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Your job is not to model "sustainable energy" but to model something, man made, that is designed to produce sustainable energy. It can be real, conceptual or something out of your own imagination. Just be sure to use your energy wisely because this challenge's lights will go out on Wednesday, 13 June 2012.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 145

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The Winner of Previous Challenge #144 - Ultimate Doghouse is...

a.j.unknow with his Snoopy House entry! Charles Schultz would be proud!

SketchUp 3D Challenge #144 - Ultimate Doghouse

Monday, 21 May 2012 - Friday, 01 June 2012

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I, your trusty (most of the time) challenge administrator, JediCharles, am in the doghouse this week. That's right, I completely spaced the creation of this weeks challenge in time for yesterday. So because of this, challenge #144's topic is the Ultimate Doghouse.

Use your creativity to envision and design your interpretation of the ultimate doghouse. It can be any size or shape as long it will safely and securely house man's best friend. Don't be afraid to go over the top as the only budget to contend with is your time.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 144

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The winner of previous challenge #143 - Powertools is...

DALEXD with his STIHL Chainsaw!

Congratulations on the win and an awesome model!

SketchUp 3D Challenge #143 - Power Tools

Sunday, 6 May 2012 - Wednesday, 16 May 2012

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Power tools, where would we without them? Some people would still have all 20 fingers and toes (even though they would be covered in blisters). There are all kinds of power tools to choose from and plenty of people who don't know how to use them. In this challenge you don't have to worry about that; the only tools required are your brains, your computer and, of course, Google SketchUp!

For a list of potential tools to model, be sure to check out the WikiPedia article on power tools. Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 143

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The winner of previous challenge #142 - Observation Towers is...

a.j.unknow with his Hyperboloid Observation Tower! Congratulations on your 20th win!

SketchUp 3D Challenge #142 - Observation Towers

Sunday, 22 April 2012 - Wednesday, 2 May 2012

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In light of the 50th Anniversary of the Seattle Space Needle, Challenge #142 is to model an observation tower.  While the Space Needle has its trademark saucer shape, observation towers come in all shapes and sizes and serve a variety of purposes. Many of them double as radio towers and include restaurants and sometimes high speed thrill rides.

Your job is to model either an existing structure or design one out of your own creation. Feel free to make them as tall as you want and let your imagination escape you. The more detail the better... Be sure to make some nice scenes to show off your work. The most important thing is that you feel challenged and have fun.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 142

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The winners of previous 3D Challenge #141 - Hydrofoils is...
Crazy Eyes with USS Gemini (PHM-6) and DALEXD with The Blue Shadow. Great work and congratulations on the win!

SketchUp 3D Challenge #142 - Observation Towers

Challenge Period: Sunday, 22 April 2012 - Wednesday, 2 May 2012

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In light of the 50th Anniversary of the Seattle Space Needle, Challenge #142 is to model an observation tower.  While the Space Needle has its trademark saucer shape, observation towers come in all shapes and sizes and serve a variety of purposes. Many of them double as radio towers and include restaurants and sometimes high speed thrill rides.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 142

SketchUp 3D Challenge #141 - Hydrofoils

Sunday, 8 April 2012 - Wednesday, 18 April 2012

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This time around you will be tasked with modeling hydrofoils; more specifically the synecdoche definition of a boat that uses hydrofoil technology. (I can believe I actually used synecdoche in a sentence!)  Big or small they can be fun to ride so shouldn't it also be fun to model one? Just be sure not to confuse them with hydroplanes because those are completely different.

Thanks to Sketchmaster Toth's suggestion for this topic. (Oh, and if you actually meant hydroplanes, don't worry, we'll get to that topic eventually.)

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Challenge Tag: 3D Challenge 141

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The winner of previous 3D Challenge #140 - Musical Instruments is...

HenkieTenk with his highly detailed Bandoneón model! Congratulations on the win and great work!

SketchUp 3D Challenge #140 - Musical Instruments

Sunday, 25 March 2012 - Thursday, 5 April 2012

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It's impossible to know when the first musical instruments were made but since their invent they have had an undeniable impact on all of society. Musical instruments of all types, shapes and sizes can be played with variable degrees of difficulty and even if we don't play them we all know when we've heard a sour note. But not to fear, your job is to model one, not play one.

For this challenge you can model any know type of instrument you choose down to every subtle detail and nuance. Be creative and set the scene to really show off your skills. Thanks to mikZ for the great suggestion.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Challenge Tag: 3D Challenge 140

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The winner of previous 3D Challenge #139 - Seaplanes is...

a.j.unknow with his Sikorsky S-38! (Are you kidding me? Three wins in a row?) Great attention to detail and excellent job at capturing the likeness of this unique antique aircraft. Win #19!

SketchUp 3D Challenge #139 - Seaplanes

Sunday, 11 March 2012 - Thursday, 22 March 2012

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The term seaplane refers to any fixed-wing aircraft capable of taking off and landing on water. There are two main types of seaplanes are floatplanes (those with pontoons) and flying boats (those with fuselages that float). Both types may also have landing gear making them amphibious enabling them to use landing strips. You may model either type of seaplane or come up with your own concept. As long as it is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to take off and land on water, model to your hearts content!

Standard participation rules apply.

3D Challenge Tag: 3D Challenge 139

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The winner of previous 3D Challenge #138 - Roadside Tourist Trap is...

a.j.unknow with Toro de Osborne! The model isn't just the bull, it actually includes a roadway and an antique car in additional scenes. Great work and congratulations on win #18! 

SketchUp 3D Challenge #138 - Roadside Tourist Trap

Sunday, 26 February 2012 - Wednesday, 7 March 2012

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It's a popular past-time for the American road trip; driving off the beaten path to see these, many times off-beat, attractions. They are rarely the destination, rather a distraction on the way to the intended destination. Whether it be the giant Paul Bunyan and his Blue Ox Babe statues in the California Redwoods or to the many disputed World's Largest Ball of Twine's across the mid-west; these tourist traps continue to draw great attention.

Your job is to model one of these tourist traps: a real attraction or one of your own imagination. Remember, Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 138

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The Winner of Previous 3D Challenge #137 - Video Game Console is...

a.j.unknow with his Nintendo Wii model! Congratulations to our all-time champion, a.j.unknow, for winning for the 17th time going all the way back to Challenge #035 - Scooter/Moped!