3D Challenge #047 - Police Station

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This week's challenge:

Police Station

Police stations are the homestead and briefing grounds of the Police Force. There are many Police Stations that were not only built for the Police force, but also as an architectural statement for the town or city. Some famous stations have also been converted into museums with information and records dating back to the first Police Force. You may model an existing police station, or create a unique station that may or may not have holding cells.

Get out there and enjoy the immersiveness of Sketchup!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 047

Due Date: Wed, July 2nd (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Playmobil Police Station by a.j.unknow

2 nd Place
Kenobi Police Station by JediCharles
Challenge Police Station by Crazy Eyes

3 rd Place
A Police Station With 4 Jails by aljay

3D Challenge #046 - Communication Antenna

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This week's challenge:

Communication Antenna

The communication Antenna has been almost a necessity to us and has played a major role in creating what is known as the "Global Village." These antennae may be used for Cell Phones, Radio Stations, and Television Broadcast. There are also different types of communication antennae. There are the High-gain and Low-gain which are determined by the width of the beam produced. No matter the type or style, these may becoming extinct due to satellite communication, which do use their own type of antenna. (Please do not model a satellite)

Have fun with this one!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 046

Due Date: Wed, June 25th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
The RPAC III by yipperoo

2 nd Place
Telecomm. antenna by a.j.unknow

3 rd Place
Massive Omni-Directional Antenna by JediCharles

3D Challenge #045 - Space Rescue Pod

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This week's challenge:

Space Rescue Pod

The challenge for this week is to model a Space Rescue Pod. These pods come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and materials but they all do the same job. There are many NASA prototypes being researched and developed that range from single person torpedo like shells, to full rescue spheres that can hold the entire crew.
For this challenge, please keep in mind that we are modeling space rescue pods, nothing else. So please try to stick to the guidelined topic and have fun. That is what it is all about!

Good Luck out there!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 045

Due Date: Wed, June 18th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner (ex aequo)
2001: A Space Oddyessy EVA Pod by Serpentine Shell
NASA Pod by Alex 9

2 nd Place
Space Rescue Pod by dotz713

3 rd Place (ex aequo)
Rescue POD III - a.j.unknow
UPC (Universal Planetary Coalition) - morls7
Soy-Use Rescue Pod - JediCharles by JediCharles
DAS Space Rescue Pod by yipperoo

3D Challenge #044 - City Entrance Gate

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This week's challenge:

City Entrance Gate

This weeks challenge is to model an entrance gate to a city. There are many different styles and materials used in these gates and can range from being built just recently as a memorial, or can even date back several hundred years. Some of the more famous entrance gates are made from stone and contain elaborate designs and symbols that have meaning to the city. These are typically connected to a bordering wall and were made several centuries ago. These are just some examples, but be creative. Your model does not necessarily have to be made after an existing gate. It, like other challenges, can be totally made from imagination, and imagination is encouraged!

Have fun and good luck!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 044

Due Date: Wed, June 11th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Brandenburger Tor by ConquistadorT

2 nd Place (ex aequo)
Minas Tirith's entrance gate by a.j.unknow
Mos Eisley City Gate - JediCharles

3 rd Place
Japaneses style city gate by loupie

3D Challenge #043 - Tank

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This week's challenge:

Tank

The task at hand this week is to model a tank of your choice. Some of the more famous tanks may be that of the M4 Sherman, or the Tiger I and II. Your tank can be from any era (World War I, World War II, Modern...etc.), or completely by imagination. Remember, this is a fun modeling challenge, not a which tank performs better challenge. Some may wish to use a picture template for modeling their tank, but try to keep textures to a minimum.

Let's see some more great models!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 043

Due Date: Wed, June 4 (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Tiger 1 by Morgon

2 nd Place
Sherman M4A2 by a.j.unknow

3 rd Place (ex aequo)
Panzer V by Crazy Eyes
Sdkfz 251 by Morgon

Congratulations to all!

3D Challenge #042 - 3D Challenge Trophy

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This week's challenge:

3D Challenge Trophy

This week the challenge is to create a trophy for the 3D challenge. It can be any sort of trophy with any type of ornaments or tiers. Try to be creative and think of something that you would not normally see. You should have fun with this challenge and use the time to try new methods and learn more about modeling!!

Good Luck, but most importantly, Have Fun!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 042

Due Date: Wed, May 28 (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Google SketchUp Trophy by DALEXD

2 nd Place
Noble metal and crystal trophy by DF_Andy

3 rd Place
Golden Bryce Award 2008 by Benjamin

Congrats to All !!!

3D Challenge #041 - Tram

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This week's challenge:

Tram

The Tram is a great way to get around a city or non-rural area. The Tram is a rail car or is fixed in someway and travels on a track normally on the streets of a city or town. Some of the most famous trams are located in San Francisco city and run up and down the steep streets transporting passengers where they need to go. Use as much detail as you like and be creative. Most importantly, learn and have fun. That is what these challenges are all about!

Bonne chance!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 041

Due Date: Wed, May 21(Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Bilbao Tram by a.j.Unknown

2 nd Place
City Tram by DALEX

3 rd Place
Challenge Tram by Crazy Eyes

Congrats to ALL !!!!

3D Challenge #040 - Cargo Spaceship

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This week's challenge:

Cargo Spaceship

The cargo spaceship may be a necessity in due time as we will need to transport our things from one planet to another when they become habitable. For the time being, cargo spaceships are being used to transport supplies, parts and items to and from the International Space Station. Your model may be as modern, futuristic, or "Astronaut Farmer" as you like. Have fun with it and use your imagination!

Good Luck and Happy Sketching!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 040

Due Date: Wed, May 14(Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Gemini Hauler by Marian ♂

2 nd Place
Trident Multi-Cargo Transport by Serpentine Shell

3 rd Place
Auriga by a.j.unknow

Congrats to ALL !!!!

3D Challenge #039 - Rowing Boat

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This week's challenge:

Rowing Boat

The original rowing boat dates back many, many years and was typically made of wood. Now, there are many different styles and materials used when constructing a row boat. Many are still made using wood and the original style of boat, but can also be made from carbon fiber and other synthetic materials. They can be long and narrow for racing, or short and wide for a traditional feel. No matter the style or type, your model should be a row boat. No motors or any other type of engine. It may be as detailed and intricate as you like.

Good Luck and have fun!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 039

Due Date: Wed, May 7 (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Trireme by ChrisBence

2 nd Place
The "Melissa" - A Rowboat by C.J. Leigh

3 rd Place
plastic row boat by cloudedzero

Congrats to ALL !!!!

3D Challenge #038 - Sci-fi power plant

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This week's challenge:

Sci-fi power plant

Another week, another challenge. This week we will have to use our imagination to create our models. The challenge is to create an imaginary power source and to design a power station around it. As with all the power plants, the goal is to produce electricity on an industrial scale. The size, shape, location and other design principles are free to adapt to your power source. Maybe your power plant has to be positioned on the surface of mars or maybe on the bottom of the sea, depending on the power source you created. As the challenge is highly imaginary there are no restrictions this week. Jump in and start modeling!

Good luck ALL!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 038

Due Date: Wed, Apr 30 (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Lunar sunrise at Titan II Power Plant by a.j.unknow

2 nd Place
Lapse Rate Power Cycle by ChrisBence

3rd Place
D. Krane Hydro-Current Power Plant by C.J. Leigh

Congrats to ALL !!!!