3D Challenge #059 - Mobile Phone

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and remember pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Mobile Phone

This time we would like to celebrate the exit of a new mobile OS: Android.
So you should model a mobile Phone with sliding keyboard.
You should focus your attention in details and use texture less as possible. Remember to add common things like mini USB port, memory card slot, camera, headphone plug, stylus, etc.
You can model an existing model or one of your creations.

As always, have fun and enjoy your modeling time!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 059

Due Date: Wed, October 01st (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Pocket PC - a.j.unknow

2nd Place
Mobile Phone - yipperoo

3rd Place
Cell Phone - Jansen

3D Challenge #058 - Hovercraft

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Hovercraft

A hovercraft, or air-cushion vehicle (ACV), is an amphibious vehicle or craft, designed to travel over any sufficiently smooth surface supported by a cushion of slowly moving, high-pressure air, ejected downwards against the surface close below it. Essentially all practical systems use a skirt to follow the terrain and contain the air.
It could be a one person or a multi persons vehicle, real or fantasy, but you must include air cushion and turbines. When modeling, try to keep in mind some of many details that Hovercrafts have that may not be. These may be things you wish to include in your model.

As always, have fun and enjoy your modeling time!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 058

Due Date: Wed, September 24th (Challenge closed)

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Winner
Crazy Hovercraft - Crazy Eyes

2nd Place
ACV Santurtzi - a.j.unknow

3rd Place
Hovercraft Concept di TinkerToy

3D Challenge #057 - Dam

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Dam

As a great engineering marvel and tourist attraction, we will be modeling a Dam for this weeks challenge. One of the most well know is the Hover Dam which is also considered to be one of the man-made wonders of the world. They all have one basic purpose, to hold back and control a LOT of water! When modeling, try to keep in mind some of the other features that Dams have that may not be visible from the exterior such as the turbines. These may be things you wish to include in your model.

As always, have fun and enjoy your modeling time!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 057

Due Date: Wed, September 17th (challenge closed)

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Winner
Jinso Dam by cloudedzero

2nd Place
Dam, thats big! by ChrisBence

3rd Place
The Dyson Dam by JediCharles

3D Challenge #056 - Clock Tower

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Clock Tower

This weeks challenge is to model a Clock Tower! One of the most famous towers is Big Ben, named from the main bell that rings inside. It is located in Westminster, London and is an architectural marvel. Very detailed and intricate designs can be found throughout the tower. This is what we would like you to model. An existing or creative Clock Tower providing as much detail as you see fit.

Have fun with the challenge and enjoy your time while modeling!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 056

Due Date: Wed, September 10th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Fixed Hand Rotating Dial Clock Tower by JediCharles

2nd Place
The Downtown Lot Clock Tower by yipperoo

3D Challenge #055 - Pinball Machine

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Pinball Machine

From Wikipedia:"Pinball is a type of coin-operated arcade game where a player attempts to score points by manipulating one or more metal balls on a playfield inside a glass covered case called a pinball machine. The primary objective of the game is to score as many points as possible. Secondary objectives are to maximize the time spent playing (by earning extra balls and keeping the ball in play as long as possible) and to earn free games (known as replays)".

You may model an existing Pinball Machine or try to create your own. Keep in mind the basic rules of the machine: balls, bumpers and fun!

Good luck.

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 055

Due Date: Wed, September 03rd (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Meta Magnet by cloudedzero

2nd Place
Cuatro Reyes by a.j.unknow

3rd Place
Super Pinball by JediCharles

3D Challenge #054 - Helicopter

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Helicopter

The Helicopter is a great engineering marvel. It looks like it shouldn't be able to fly but shows that it is a very versatile machine being able to hover on the spot, fly forward, backward, left and right. So for this weeks challenge we are going to show how versatile SketchUp is modeling the Helicopter. You may model an existing Helicopter or try to create your own. Keep in mind that your helicopter should have some sort of rotary system or spinning parts.

Good luck and have fun!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 054

Due Date: Wed, August 27th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
The Batcopter by yipperoo

2nd Place
AirSwimmer 2.0 by Gabor

3rd Place
GME AH-9 Python by =((UnlimitedGuy))=

3D Challenge #053 - Snack Cart

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Snack Cart

For this challenge, it is going to be a little more "fun". We will be modeling a Snack Cart of any sort. If it is a cart, meaning that it is portable, and it has snacks on it, feel free to model it! As always, be create and have fun. Try to think of some Snack Cart needs like storage and utilities. Each type of cart is better suited toward a different type of snack and marketing so it is encouraged to try out some different types.

Have fun and don't eat all of your Snacks while modeling! Save some for the cart!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 053

Due Date: Wed, August 20th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Sweet cart by a.j.unknow

2nd Place
I Scream Hotdog! by DesignsbyALX

3rd Place
Jedi Master Dogs Hotdog Stand by JediCharles
Hot Dog Cart by Jon

3D Challenge #052 - Transformer

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Transformer

For this weeks challenge, you are to model a transformer of any sort. The main idea of this challenge is that the model MUST be a transformer! So it must be able to change from one thing to another. You must also show the transformed model. It can be one from the famous television show, Transformers, or anything that you can dream up, and yes, that includes a Mech as long as it can change into something else.
It would be ideal if your model was divided into groups and components, and that the transformation could happen by just moving and rotating the groups/components.
Creativity is a key idea in this challenge, as is the construction and precision of the transformation.

Note: A transformer should transforms itself in a common thing like car, hi-fi, gps, etc, and not in another Mech!

Good luck to all, and have fun!!!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 052

Due Date: Wed, August 13th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
m&m micro spider by DF_Andy

2nd Place
Transformer_byALX by DesignsbyALX

3rd Place
Matricon by cloudedzero

3D Challenge #051 - Space Docking Harbor

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Space Docking Harbor

This weeks challenge is back to a space/sci-fi theme. You are to model a docking harbor for space crafts and units that wish to "park" their vessels. There is no limit to the size or capacity of the harbor, we only ask you that it will allow at least one vessel to dock at a port on in your harbor. Anything and everything else is left up to the designer.

Good luck and have fun!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 051

Due Date: Wed, August 6th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
Alpha Colony by yipperoo

2nd Place
Frontier Class Orbital Docking Station by Morls7

3rd Place
Space Docking Harbor by cj

3D Challenge #050 - Own Computer rig

Note: The purpose of the challenge is to have fun and bring SketchUp users together and help each other learn and get better at using our favorite 3d modeling program. We will remove comments that are objectionable or offensive.
Before you start modeling and posting, please read carefully the 3D Challenge participating manual and pre-made or downloaded components are not allowed.

This week's challenge:

Your own Computer rig

This is the 50th challenge so we have something special for the occasion.
This time you have to model your own complete computer rig, the one you use to model with Sketchup. You can add all the hardware connected to your Computer but keep in mind not to model the whole room.
You could try to focus on details and low filesize, working with components as much as possible.
Textures will be accepted but should be turned off during judging. Model must be realistic, not a fantasy creation.

And last but not least... this time, for the special occasion, you have 2 weeks to crate your own model.

Have fun!

3D Warehouse tag: 3d challenge 050

Due Date: Wed, July 30th (Challenge Closed)

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Winner
XPS 720 System by JediCharles

2 nd Place
My Workstation by =Mr Planet=

3 rd Place
The Super Computing Corner by al_xv 7