My Robin's Nest Re-creation

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#46 Post by **J.J. Walters** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:34 am

A game called "Roller Coaster Tycoon 2". Buildings and structures are created from smaller objects like blocks, walls, roofs, etc.

Miss Q · #47 Post by **Miss Q** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:56 pm

Wow! nice job....

I dont know how I missed this thread until now.

Pahonu · #48 Post by **Pahonu** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:28 pm

Hey James,

I just found this thread of your model. It looks really cool! I am envious of all the vegitation you have in it. I know you had other limitations with materials, etc..., but foliage has been the biggest pain in my Sketchup model. I know mine is very accurate with the property tax sketches as a guide, but without all the plantings, my model just doesn't look as real as yours.

#49 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:11 am

Pahonu wrote:Hey James,

I just found this thread of your model. It looks really cool! I am envious of all the vegitation you have in it. I know you had other limitations with materials, etc..., but foliage has been the biggest pain in my Sketchup model. I know mine is very accurate with the property tax sketches as a guide, but without all the plantings, my model just doesn't look as real as yours.

I thought there are third-party designers that make foliage, trees, etc for sketchup, no?

#50 Post by **J.J. Walters** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 1:51 am

Pahonu wrote:Hey James,

I just found this thread of your model. It looks really cool! I am envious of all the vegitation you have in it. I know you had other limitations with materials, etc..., but foliage has been the biggest pain in my Sketchup model. I know mine is very accurate with the property tax sketches as a guide, but without all the plantings, my model just doesn't look as real as yours.

Thanks Pahonu, glad you like it. It was a lot of fun to build!

The Google Sketchup 3D Warehouse seems to have quite a bit of foliage for download. Do they not work with the free version of Sketchup, or something?

Palm Tree

Pahonu · #51 Post by **Pahonu** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 5:29 am

Thanks James and Styles,

I tried using them last fall. I had all kinds of problems and gave up. I must have missed the information about textures and edge styles that's on there now (or it's been added). I'm excited to try again, but I'm going to be gone most of the next two weeks. I'll keep you posted.

#52 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:32 am

Pahonu wrote:Thanks James and Styles,

I tried using them last fall. I had all kinds of problems and gave up. I must have missed the information about textures and edge styles that's on there now (or it's been added). I'm excited to try again, but I'm going to be gone most of the next two weeks. I'll keep you posted.

Can't wait to see what you come up with. It's already so awesome to cruise around.

Afterward, you can move on to the tidal pool - drop some sharks and a surf ski in there. Then start working your way down to coast to Waikiki!

JHM01 · #53 Post by **JHM01** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:42 pm

Very cool, thx for sharing

Pahonu · #54 Post by **Pahonu** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:04 pm

I finally started adding some plantings to the model (and one other surprise). I'm very encouraged by the look even though it is still quite sparse. Even with the existing plant models, it still takes alot of time to manipulate each plant's height, width, lean, etc... or they would look unnatural like soldiers all in a line. I find myself pouring over pictures I have seen dozens of times in modeling the house, but really noticing the plants for the first time. Boy is there alot of foliage on that estate!

I sent James an updated version if anyone wants to see it or comment.

KENJI · #55 Post by **KENJI** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:18 pm

Hi James!
I would love to see Pahonu's updated version, especially with the plants installed!
Kenji

#56 Post by **Styles Bitchley** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:38 pm

I'd love to see it too!

#57 Post by **J.J. Walters** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 1:39 am

No problem guys, as soon as I have time to look at it and upload it. I'm thinking by Tuesday at the latest.

Thanks again Pahonu! Can't wait to check it out!

Little Garwood · #58 Post by **Little Garwood** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 1:14 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing it!