SketchUp 3D Challenge

Winner Announcement: Challenge #174 - Waterslide

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:40:00 +0000

It's a tie! The winners of previous Challenge #174 - Waterside are...
Choose your path by a.j.unknow and Atlantis Park by GoldenSim. Congratulations to both winners! Your models are now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #176 - Internal Combustion Engine: 16 May 2013 - 27 May 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 176

Challenge #175 - Classroom is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #175 - Classroom

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge #175 - Classroom has come to a close. Thanks for the great 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

New: Participants in the challenge will now receive a bonus point for their entry if they also make a suggestion for a future challenge when they 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!

Current Challenge: #176 - Internal Combustion Engine: 16 May 2013 - 27 May 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 176

SketchUp 3D Challenge #176 - Internal Combustion Engine

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Thursday, 16 May 2013 - Monday, 27 May 2013

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Internal combustion engine
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel (normally a fossil fuel) occurs with an oxidizer (usually air) in a combustion chamber that is an integral part of the working fluid flow circuit. In an internal combustion engine (ICE) the expansion of the high-temperature and high-pressure gases produced by combustion apply direct force to some component of the engine. The force is applied typically to pistons, turbine blades, or a nozzle. This force moves the component over a distance, transforming chemical energy into useful mechanical energy.

For this challenge you are welcome to design or model any type of internal combustion engine as defined in the aforementioned WikiPedia article. Feel free to use your creativity to make something unique and to use as much detail as possible.

Standard Particle Rules apply. Thanks to GoldenSim for the challenge suggestion.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 176

Winner Announcement: Challenge #173 - Ferris Wheel

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:12:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #173 - Ferris Wheel is...
Elvish Ferris Wheel by HenkieTenk. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #175 - Classroom: 06 May 2013 - 16 May 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 175

Challenge #174 - Waterside is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #174 - Waterslide

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge #174 - Waterside has come to a close. Thanks for the great entries! Let's start the voting!
To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

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!

Current Challenge: #175 - Classroom: 06 May 2013 - 16 May 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 175

SketchUp 3D Challenge #175 - Classroom

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Monday, 06 May 2013 - Thursday, 16 May 2013

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Classroom
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A classroom is a room in which teaching or learning activities can take place. Classrooms are found in educational institutions of all kinds, including public and private schools, home schools, corporations, and religious and humanitarian organizations. The classroom attempts to provide a safe space where learning can take place uninterrupted by other distractions.

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to samothrace41 for the suggestion.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 175

Winner Announcement: Challenge #172 - Fireplace

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:15:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #172 - Fireplace is...
Poêle Oliger by cathy.tritschler. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #174 - Water Slide: 25 April 2013 - 06 May 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 174

Challenge #173 - Ferris Wheel is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #173 - Ferris Wheel

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge #173 - Ferris Wheel has come to a close. Thanks for the great entries! Let's start the voting!
To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

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!

Current Challenge: #174 - Water Slide: 25 April 2013 - 06 May 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 174

SketchUp 3D Challenge #174 - Water Slide

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Thursday, 25 April 2013 - Monday, 06 May 2013

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We're gearing up for Summer (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) and now it's time to start thinking about your summer activities. This challenge is all about water slides: The popular attraction at water parks everywhere. As usual, they come in all shapes and sizes from the common backyard pool slide to the not so common 164 foot tall certified Guinness World Record largest water slide, Kilimanjaro, in Brazil.

There are many kinds of slides for you to model and you are free to create something entirely unique. (Note: Log rides or log flume rides are not considered water slides for the purposes of the challenge.) For a list and a description of the different kinds of water slides, be sure to read the WikiPedia article on water slides.

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to HenkieTenk for the suggestion.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 174

Winner Announcement: Challenge #171 - Hats

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:02:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #171 - Hats is...
Morion à crête de Nuremberg (1521) by samothrace41. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #173 - Ferris Wheel: 15 April 2013 - 25 April 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 173

Challenge #172 - Fireplace is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #172 - Fireplace

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge #172 - Fireplace has come to a close. Thanks for the great entries! Let's start the voting!
To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

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!

Current Challenge: #173 - Ferris Wheel: 15 April 2013 - 25 April 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 173

SketchUp 3D Challenge #173 - Ferris Wheel

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Monday, 15 April 2013 - Thursday, 25 April 2013

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The first wheel to be called a Ferris wheel was designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. for The Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Sadly, he died of typhoid fever at age 37, just three years after the wheel was constructed. In 1906, after being part of the St. Louis World's Fair, the wheel was blown up with dynamite in a controlled demolition. Since then, the Ferris wheel has been a popular attraction at many fairs and parks all around the world.

For this challenge you are free to model an existing Ferris wheel or design one from the ground up using your imagination. Feel free to push the boundaries to come up with something completely unique.

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to DalexD for the great suggestion.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 173

Winner Announcement: Challenge #170 - Skatepark

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:56:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #170 - Skatepark is...
Snake Run Skatepark by a.j.unknow. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #172 - Fireplace: 04 April 2013 - 15 April 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 172

Challenge #171 - Hats is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #171 - Hats

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge #171 - Hats has come to a close. Thanks for the great entries! Let's start the voting!
To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

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!

Current Challenge: #172 - Fireplace: 04 April 2013 - 15 April 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 172

SketchUp 3D Challenge #172 - Fireplace

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Thursday, 04 April 2013 - Monday, 15 April 2013

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The name, fireplace, says exactly what they do. They are a structure designed to contain a fire and to divert the hot exhaust and smoke safely away from those nearby. In the past, they served primarily for heating and cooking in the home. Now, most fireplaces are used for the relaxing glow they make as more efficient ways of heating and cooking have come to be. Traditionally, their primary fuel has been cut wood but can also be fuelled by wood pellets, propane, natural gas and even electricity.

In this challenge you are allowed to model and design any kind of fireplace you like. You may model an indoor or outdoor fireplace but it must use some sort of chimney or other means of diverting smoke.

Standard Participation Rules apply. Thanks to samothrace41 for the suggestion.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 172

Winner Announcement: Challenge #169 - Skateboards

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:12:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #169 - Skateboards is...
Skateboard by a.j.unknow. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #171 - Hats: 25 March 2013 - 04 April 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 171

Challenge #170 - Skatepark is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #170 - Skatepark

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge #170 - Skatepark has come to a close. Thanks for the great entries! Let's start the voting!
To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

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!

Current Challenge: #171 - Hats: 25 March 2013 - 04 April 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 171

SketchUp 3D Challenge #171 - Hats

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Monday, 25 March 2013 - Thursday, 04 April 2013

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Hat

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A hat is a head covering. It can be worn for protection against the elements, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory. In the past, hats were an indicator of social status. In the military, they may denote nationality, branch of service, rank and/or regiment.

For this challenge you are free to model or design any kind of hat you like. Thanks to samothrace41 for the suggestion.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

Note: Due to recent concerns, a new rule has been added. Starting from challenge #169 going forward, renders will no longer be permitted as part of a participants submission. This rule is intended to enforce the idea that this is a modeling challenge where not only is the presentation is important, so is the quality of the modeling and the uniqueness of the design. Please keep this in mind when voting for the winner.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 171

Winner Announcement: Challenge #168 - Pogo Sticks

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:19:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #168 - Pogo Sticks is...
StingRay PogoStick by GoldenSim. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #170 - Skatepark: 14 March 2013 - 25 March 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 170

Challenge #169 - Skateboards is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #169 - Skateboards

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Challenge #169 - Skateboards has come to a close. Thanks for the great entries! Let's start the voting!
To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

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!

Current Challenge: #170 - Skatepark: 14 March 2013 - 25 March 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 170

SketchUp 3D Challenge #170 - Skatepark

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Thursday, 14 March 2013 - Monday, 25 March 2013

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Now that the Skateboards challenge is finished, you may want somewhere to use your new board -- hence, the Skatepark challenge.

Skatepark
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A skatepark is a purpose-built recreational environment made for skateboarding, BMX and aggressive inline skating. A skatepark may contain half-pipes, quarter pipes, spine transfers, handrails, funboxes, vert ramps, pyramids, banked ramps, full pipes, pools, bowls, snake runs stairsets, and any number of other objects.

For the purposes of this challenge you are to design a skatepark using the familiar apparatus from the above description and any unique ideas you come up with. If you participated in the Skateboards challenge, you may use your skateboard from that challenge in your finished skatepark.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 170

Winner Announcement: Challenge #167 - Jewels for Valentine's Day

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:25:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #167 - Jewels for Valentine's Day is...
Solitaire by cathy.tritschler. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #169 - Skateboards: 04 March 2013 - 14 March 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 169

Challenge #168 - Pogo Sticks is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!

Vote Now: SketchUp 3D Challenge #168 - Pogo Sticks

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Challenge #168 - Pogo Sticks has come to a close. Thanks for the great entries! Let's start the voting!
To vote, first review the entries, then create a comment on this post using the following example:

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!

Current Challenge: #169 - Skateboards: 04 March 2013 - 14 March 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 169

SketchUp 3D Challenge #169 - Skateboards

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:49:00 +0000

Monday, 4 March 2013 - Thursday, 14 March 2013

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Skateboard

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A skateboard is a type of sports equipment used primarily for the activity of skateboarding. It usually consists of a specially designed maplewood board combined with a polyurethane coating used for making smoother slides and stronger durability.

A skateboard is propelled by pushing with one foot while the other remains on the board, or by pumping one's legs in structures such as a pool or half pipe. A skateboard can also be used by simply standing on the deck while on a downward slope and allowing gravity to propel the board and rider.

For the purpose of this challenge you are allowed to use your imagination and create a one-of-a-kind skateboard or model one from the real world.

Standard Participation Rules apply.

Note: Due to recent concerns, a new rule has been added. Starting from challenge #169 going forward, renders will no longer be permitted as part of a participants submission. This rule is intended to enforce the idea that this is a modeling challenge where not only is the presentation is important, so is the quality of the modeling and the uniqueness of the design. Please keep this in mind when voting for the winner.

3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 169

Winner Announcement: Challenge #166 - Laser Sword

noreply@blogger.com (JediCharles) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:12:00 +0000

The winner of previous Challenge #166 - Laser Sword is...
Heavy Laser Sword (Build for Anarchy) by Dj4w4_S3s4t. Congratulations on your win! Your model is now featured on the SketchUp 3D Challenge Facebook page!

Current Challenge: #168 - Pogo Sticks: 21 February 2013 - 04 March 2013
3D Warehouse Tag: 3D Challenge 168

Challenge #167 - Jewels for Valentine's Day is now closed... Vote Now to Select the Winner!