Falling up the stairs with SketchUp

[bupaje]

New guy here.

I've been wanting to get into 3D for some personal projects and to pickup extra work. About two weeks ago, when I looked at some of the work being done on this forum, I got the inkling that SketchUp might be worth a look.

Anyway I have started to take baby steps but am highly motivated (soon to be 53 and don't to wait 5 years to develop skills or I'm in trouble).

Here are a few of my efforts so far.

http://stormvisions.com/media/blog/wagon2.jpg
(stuff in the wagon from library)

http://stormvisions.com/sketchup/bbrenderth.jpg
(trees from library, glowing ball Photoshop)

http://stormvisions.com/media/blog/patiotable.jpg

http://stormvisions.com/media/blog/robowalker2.jpg

[bupaje]

I know that it's not much to look at yet but this is week two for me so I'm excited. :)

http://stormvisions.com/media/sketchup/timeclock1b.jpg


I promise that in a few weeks it'll be a little less boring - meanwhile you can look at my thread if you are having problems sleeping. ;)

[Gavage]

Good start, looks like you're picking up how Sketchup works quickly. Digging the robot model.

[bupaje]

Hey thanks. Having fun -even took a sick day so I could stay home and work my way through some lessons. I'm hooked.

[bupaje]

Here is my current wip. I wanted to try something a bit larger so opted for a 'medieval-ish' store (the rare times I play a game I favor RPG's with medieval or apocalyptic settings for some reason).It's mostly square boxes so far but I hope to fill it up with items and texture it so should be a good learning experience.

http://stormvisions.com/media/sketchup/store8.jpg

[Android No. 12]

if you've been going for only 2 weeks, very, very well done! I'm particulary pleased to see you understand that sketchup makes simply 2d planes and if you want to make a wall or plank you need to give it some thickness. Most of the people in my class still haven't got the hang of that!

[bupaje]

Thanks. I'm a few more weeks into this now. I had tinkered with different 3D packages over the years. I have found SketchUp easy to learn and it has a pretty awesome community.

[Caculo]

Not bad for a SK newbie ;-) I'm 44 and an almost newbie, here is some of my learning: https://picasaweb.google.com/102698071367580923260/SketchupKerkythea

A very good link:
http://sketchucation.com

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x6ftmH_UA70/TmPFELyTJyI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ro-aMZLX9X8/s912/akira_006.jpg