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

Congrats to ALL !!!!

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!

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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

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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

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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!!!!

3D Challenge #024 - Floor lamp

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This week's challenge:

Floor lamp

This week's challenge is an indispensable piece of furniture for every living-room, the floor lamp. It's main purpose is of course to illuminate a space, but it can do that in many different ways. The floor lamp can be used as an accent light, a reading light or to create a specific atmosphere in the room. These differences are determined by the used lights and the overall design of the lamp. The design also determines if it's just a functional piece of furniture or an object of art in the living-room. For this challenge, the only rule is that the lamp must be placed on the ground, as we are creating a floor lamp. With a rather small object this challenge, there's lots of time to spend on the small details of your lamp.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 024

Due Date: Wed, Jan 23 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
"DNAIx" Floor Lamp by DesignsbyALX

2 nd Place
Wooden Lamp by DALEXD

3 rd place
Crazy Lamp by Crazy Eyes

Congrats to ALL !!!

3D Challenge #023 - Star Wars podracer

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This week's challenge:

Star Wars podracer

If you've watched the movie Star Wars: episode I - The phantom menace, you might remember the part with the Boonta Eve Challenge on the planet Tatooine. This was a race of several laps with so called "podracers". These podracers usually consist of two huge turbine engines which drag a small capsule with the driver. The one who completes the laps the fastest wins the race. This week the challenge is to create your own podracer for the Boonta Eve Challenge. The overall design should consist of one capsule for the driver with two engines. Weapons are not allowed, as speed and raw power are the keywords for your design.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 023

Due Date: Wed, Jan 16 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Anakins Pod Racer by Crazy Eyes

2 nd Place
The Ghost by DALEXD

3 rd Place (2 Way Tie)
Pod Rod by Tom (Cartographer_Tom)
Lego Pod Racer by Crazy Eyes

Cingrats to ALL !!!!!!

3D Challenge #022 - Water tower

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This week's challenge:

Water tower

For this week we have another building type challenge, the water tower. A water tower is nothing more than a building or a construction to keep a very large tank of water at a height sufficient enough to pressurize a water supply system. Althought these buildings still exist around the world, most of them are disconnected from the water supply system and replaced by pumps. These days they often fulfil different uses like an observation tower, houses, restaurants, telecommunication tower or other commercial use. Jump in and start creating your version of this monument of civil enginering.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 022

Due Date: Wed, Jan 9 (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Turnul de apa by DALEXD

2 nd Place
Futureau Tower by DF Andy

3 rd Place
The Watertower of Sneek by janhin

Congrats to ALL !!!!!

3D Challenge #021 - Battlebot

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This week's challenge:

Battlebot

You may know the TV-show with all those robots battleling in an arena against each other. This week we are going to model a battlebot for such a contest. There are two limitations to your battlebot; With all battle weapons fully extended the bot should fit in a box with a length, width and height of 8 foot or 2,5m. Secondly, in case of a multibot (a configuration consisting of multiple independent smaller bots) you may not have more than three independent bots which should fit together in the same box of 8 foot or 2,5m. More information about battlebots can be found at the official battlebot website.

Good luck ALL!

3d Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 021

Due Date: Wed, Jan 2 (Challenge closed)

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Winner (2 Way Tie)
Unstoppable by DF Andy
&
X-Saw Bot Codename: "Lucky Johnny" by Xayzer

2 nd Place
Die-Sector by sir LOZ

3 rd Place
Skeletron by DALEXD

Congrats to All !!!!!