23 November 2015

SketchUp 3D Challenge #225: Merry-Go-Round


Monday, 23 November 2015 - Sunday, 6 December 2015


The Merry-Go-Round, also known as a Carousel or a Roundabout, is a popular amusement ride typically involving the riding of wooden horses over a rotating platform. Prior to the mid-19th century, the horses were mounted to chains and would fly out from centrifugal force. (What could possibly go wrong?) The activity actually evolved out of a combat preparation exercise for horsemen in the middle ages, believe it or not. Modern Merry-Go-Rounds also include seats and benches in addition to the horses.

For this challenge you are to model a Merry-Go-Round (rotate clockwise) or a Carousel (rotate counter- or anti-clockwise) of either the platform or chain-suspended variety.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 225

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to Sketchmaster Tóth for the challenge suggestion.

Reminder: Participants in challenges are now required to vote when the challenge is over. This is to encourage the community aspect of the challenge by giving the other participants feedback on their work.

Note: All challenges going forward will start on every other Monday, run for two weeks and end on a Sunday. Voting period will begin at 5PM PST/PDT on the last day of each challenge and will end on the Thursday before the next challenge begins. This change is to make the challenges more efficient to administrate.

22 November 2015

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #224: Mailboxes

Voting Closes: Thursday, 03 December 2015 @ 5:00PM PST

Challenge #224: Mailboxes has come to a close. Thanks for the awesome entries! Let's start the voting!

To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

3 points: first place model name by modeler name
2 points: second place model name by modeler name
1 points: third place model name by modeler name

- Participants in the challenge will receive a bonus point for their entry if they also make a suggestion for a future challenge when they vote.
- If you submit an entry, you must also vote.
- You may not vote for your own entry.
- Please indicate the username you use in the 3D Warehouse if it differs from the one you use to submit your vote.

You may also make a comment, if you wish, on why you chose each model. Please also take a moment to suggest a future topic for the challenge.

Good luck!

19 November 2015

Winner Announcement: Challenge #223: Outdoor Pavilion

The winner of previous Challenge #223: Outdoor Pavilion is...
Park/Estate Pavilion by Mr_Barber Congratulations on your win! Your winner certificate is available in the Challenge Winners section and your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #224 Mailboxes: 9 November 2015 - 22 November 2015
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 224

09 November 2015

SketchUp 3D Challenge #224: Mailboxes


Monday, 09 November 2015 - Sunday, 22 November 2015


A mailbox or letterbox is a receptacle for receiving incoming mail for a private residence or business. They sometimes combine with parcel boxes for package delivery, but for the most part, used for correspondence. Due to more reliance on electronic communication, these may soon become relics of the past.

For this challenge, you are to model an existing mailbox design or one from your own imagination. You may create an array of mailboxes or a single receptacle. A high level of detail is strongly encouraged to set your model apart from the others.


3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 224


Reminder: Participants in challenges are now required to vote when the challenge is over. This is to encourage the community aspect of the challenge by giving the other participants feedback on their work.

Note: All challenges going forward will start on every other Monday, run for two weeks and end on a Sunday. Voting period will begin at 5PM PST/PDT on the last day of each challenge and will end on the Thursday before the next challenge begins. This change is to make the challenges more efficient to administrate.

08 November 2015

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #223: Outdoor Pavilion

Voting Closes: Thursday, 19 November 2015 @ 5:00PM PST

Challenge #223: Outdoor Pavilion has come to a close. Thanks for the awesome entries! Let's start the voting!

To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

3 points: first place model name by modeler name
2 points: second place model name by modeler name
1 points: third place model name by modeler name

- Participants in the challenge will receive a bonus point for their entry if they also make a suggestion for a future challenge when they vote.
- If you submit an entry, you must also vote.
- You may not vote for your own entry.
- Please indicate the username you use in the 3D Warehouse if it differs from the one you use to submit your vote.

You may also make a comment, if you wish, on why you chose each model. Please also take a moment to suggest a future topic for the challenge.

Good luck!