SketchUp by Dawn

2012-01-19T09:53:00.000-08:00

This is a design of a Ceramic Car Kiln. I would really like to build this kiln to fire my sculptures and the sculptures of my students. I'm not sure where I will find the cash.

2011-12-31T06:47:00.000-08:00

This is a design for a heavy duty Sculpture Stand. I will be doing some large full figure sculptures and will need a stand of this type. It will be constructed in my shop.

2011-11-28T08:45:00.001-08:00

Aircraft a low poly model created in the same fashion as the 1929 Car.

2011-11-27T08:41:00.001-08:00

A model of a 1929 type coupe. This is a design of my own. I was trying a new way of creating a model. At least new for me. I created a square in space. Modified with arch's, lines, etc. then used the Offset tool to create a smaller version of the shape. Nest the push-pull tool was used to draw out a space between the two shapes. Using the line tool the outside edges of the two shape were connected together with triangles. The second face was drawn out with the push-pull tool. The new pulled-out shape was modified by a number of tools. After modification that shape was pulled out again. The new shape modified and pulled-out. This was continued until the desired shape was formed. My image of this process was similar to the old balsa wood models I use to build. A series of bulk heads connected by stringers. I think it's a good way of keeping a model simple. This model also has different segments to the arches. Just part of the experiment.

1930's Type Race Car

2011-11-22T09:45:00.001-08:00

This is the current progress on my 1930's type racing car. This is not a copy of any existing car. The Cadillac V 16 engine is created following many pictures on line and other reference.

2011-11-15T06:00:00.001-08:00

1930's Race Car now has the cockpit, seats, windshield, and dirt track.

2011-11-13T21:44:00.001-08:00

I decided to take a break for all the mechanical parts of the car and work on a body design. I like the idea of 1930's race car. This is a rendering in Kerkythea as a test to how it might look when finished.

2011-11-12T20:09:00.001-08:00

I've added a frame, rear suspension, springs, spring shackles, and son frame cross members.

2011-11-12T10:39:00.001-08:00

The is a auto front end of a car. This type of front end design was around the late 20's to the early 30's. I would like to stick with this project this winter. And see if I can design a complete car of my own design. I'm current in the process of restoring a 1933 Chevrolet 5 window coupe Master. Working with drawings like this as I do a restoration help me to more completely understand the workings of the project.

2011-11-06T10:25:00.001-08:00

This Video is for a project I'm working on with the City of Yreka as a proposal to create a downtown Arts Center and training facility. This project is designed to serve several purposes. A Concierge Service for the greater Yreka area. This would be a combined service for all the businesses, restaurants and motels, hotels, B&B's, etc. As an center for the Arts we would be creating small studio spaces for artists, work areas, and meeting areas for classes, and general areas for artists to spend time together. This space will also function as an introduction for tourists to the Yreka community to support and enhance work our Chamber is doing. As a pass through from the parking lot to the Miner St. /Broadway/ Lane St. historic district. An introduction to the History of Yreka would be presented in a pictorial review.

SketchUp plus Kerkythea

2011-06-22T08:09:00.000-07:00

This is a video produced to show the use of the rendering program Kerkythea in combination with SketchUp. This demonstration was given at a Meetup gathering at Google in Mountain View, Ca. I have used Kerkythea for a couple of years now and am very pleased with the results. If you right click on the video you can make a choice to watch the video in YouTube in HD full screen.

1904 Oldsmobile Pie Wagon replicar

2011-06-01T17:45:00.000-07:00

Additional renders from the 1904 Oldsmobile Pie Wagon replicar that I'm currently working on. These are rendered in Kerkythea a free rendering program.

1904 Oldsmobile Pie Wagon

2011-05-22T06:16:00.000-07:00

This is the current project a 1904 Oldsmobile Pie Wagon replicar. I'm designing this reproduction form the original. We are part of the Yreka Committee for Historic Preservation and I think this would be a great advertising vehicle for our non-profit organization. Yreka, CA is a town in Northern California. Gold was discovered here in 1852. Our town has amazing history. It is my goal with this project to keep the vehicle looking as original as possible. However to have modern mechanical parts. To have electric power would be great also. My current problem with making it electric is I don't have experience with electric vehicles. I'm always open to ideas and comments.

Archtitecure/Religion

2011-04-18T07:18:00.000-07:00

Architecture/Religion: Architecture reflects the many things about the people who designed and built the structures of their times. I often like to look at a style of Architecture and think how it might look different if it were influenced my a different religion etc. In this case Classic Architecture influenced by a Pagan style religion. One that saw the four basic "elements" of life as the important items to emphasize; earth, water, air, fire " energy from the sun". I would be interested on yours views of what you might see in this model as to its symbolism. This model in in the process of being designed. It is a complex model, and it may have reached the resources of my computer. So I'm not sure how far I will get before the computer comes to a grinding halt. I need a new computer. But that is not going to happen on my retired income.

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2011-03-24T12:47:00.000-07:00

A quick design for a donation stand to be used at the St Marks Preservation Square factuality. The stand will be constructed from Brazilian cheery with Plexiglas windows in the center section.

1933 Chevy 5 window coupe

2010-10-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

This is the current place on the work on the 33 Chevy. As you might see there is still several areas that need finishing. The intersection of the compound curve areas need to be solved as well as other intersections of the model. Again I am looking for input on how these problems might be solved. I have solved similar problems on the Airstream work. In the Airstream projects I solved these problems by drawing in 3D a single point and line at a time. Similar to what one might do if they were working in Maya or other 3d software. My challenge here is to find ways to solve these type of drawing problems in SketchUp using SketchUp tools. All suggestions and or examples would be appreciated.

Compound Curves 33 Chevy

2010-10-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

This video shows my current work in SketchUp on a 1933 Chevy Master 5 window coupe. This car has several compound curves through out it's design. The top of the car show in this video is a simple compound curve created from two curve surfaces. However this car has compound curves created by the intersection of three simple curves. This has presented a challenge for SketchUp design. I will be sharing my attempts to solve this problem. There will be more demos showing my attempts and possible solutions. I would like input for any of my followers or anyone else.

Sculpture Stand

2010-10-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

This is a Sculpture stand I just designed after looking at other examples. It's been a while since I've done some clay sculpture work. So I thought I'd get started again. Hopefully I'll have something to display in my Art Blog before too many months.

Wright Flyer Kite Model

2010-05-11T14:14:00.000-07:00

This is the SketchUp model I've been working on for a kite. It has been developed form a set of plans by the Wright Brothers. I hope to build this kite this summer and get in some flying.

Victorian Kitchen

2010-04-29T09:58:00.000-07:00

This is the design for the remodel for out kitchen. It currently has a 1963 remodel that doesn't fit in our 1900 home.

To instructions

2010-04-07T05:01:00.000-07:00

Click on "Latest Work" the title just above the Airstream picture below and it will take you directly to the tutorials on Don's Studio.

Latest Work

2010-04-06T05:50:00.000-07:00

Airstream Design with SketchUp - Is a series of 43 10 minute instructions on the design for Restoration or Renovation of classic Airstream trailers. I'm working on the second restoration of an Airstream trailer. SketchUp has been very import in the planning of these restorations. Several members of the AirForums site had asked questions about the use of SketchUp. So I decided to create these lessons as a guide. Most tutorials I've found on YouTube are very good. However I have not found a complete group of instructions on how to follow through an entire project. So I've created this project on Don's Studio.
http://sites.google.com/site/airstreamsketchupdesign/ Look on the bottom left of the home page to find the link to the Airstream Design with SketchUp. This step by step group of instructions should be of use to anyone withing to learn SketchUp to create any project.
Don

Big house to Little home

2010-03-02T09:03:00.000-08:00

I had a computer mishap about two months ago. I lost the SketchUp model of my 55 Flying Cloud trailer. So I have been working on a new model. This model is taking more time that the first because I'm going for more detail.

Victorian Mansion Lighting Study

2009-12-28T16:42:00.000-08:00

These are the first two renders of the lighting studies for this model. There were experiments with warm and cool lighting for the two studies. These are also Quick Renders in the Rendering program Kerkythea. I believe that is the reason for some of the art effects. The general effect of the lighting is close to what I am after.

Test renders

2009-12-25T06:58:00.000-08:00

This is a series of test renders for the current model I've been working on. Part of my motivation for this model was to see what level of detail SketchUp can take at present. I have been very pleased with the performance of the software. My computer however is showing signs of stress. Only a couple of textures have been added so far. More to come

Victorian Mansion

2009-12-23T07:30:00.000-08:00

I've been working on this very detailed project. I just wanted to let everyone know I'm still working. I wanted this project to test the ability of SketchUp to do a large detailed project. This project is not finished. There is a great bit of detail left to do. And a lot of clean up to do as well. So far SketchUp had been handling the work well. I believe it's my computer that's getting the work out.Once again I'm always open to comments and suggestions.Also a big thanks to those of you who have subscribed to my site.
Don

Window Curved Victorian

2009-12-05T06:31:00.000-08:00

This is curved window designed to fit on the rounded room detail of Victorian buildings. I've draw several Victorian homes in SketchUp and had a need for this type of window. I finally figured out how to construct this type of window. I personally like this type of window and would like to see them come back in modern architecture.

Still Life

2009-10-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

These Still Life images are a result of my art background. I thought I would spend some time exploring the traditional art concept of Still Life. This form was used by artists to demonstrate their ability to create a wide variety of textures and surfaces. These first examples because glass, stone, and metal are relative easy subjects in contemporary computer art. It is obviously going to take additional work to tackle some of the textures of Traditional Still Life painting. I'm open for suggestions and guidance in this area.
Don

1955 Flying Cloud Airstream

2009-07-30T21:12:00.000-07:00

This is the final design changes for the trailer I'm restoring at the moment. I have given it a transparent glass shell in place of the Aluminum one. That allows the viewer to have a feel for the space inside the trailer while still seeing the detail of the interior.
Don

Working on Airstream

2009-07-21T06:51:00.000-07:00

Hi, those who follow my Blog. I have not forsaken SketchUp. I'm out working on the 55 Flying Cloud Airstream trailed that I used SketchUp to redesign. After all it's real cool to do design work and then put it into the real world. Here is the thread on the Airstream work.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f36/55-fc-the-whole-ball-of-wax-25692.html
Thanks Don

Yreka, CA "Black's Building" Renovation

2009-07-03T10:25:00.000-07:00

This video is for the Black's Building and Parking Lot renovation project. The original work was done in SketchUp 7 Pro and the Animation was rendered in Kerkythea. The fly through starts at the entrance of the parking lot and ends inside the Black's Building hallway just before entering Minor St.

Green House Victorian Octagon

2009-06-29T07:16:00.000-07:00

This is the latest design for a green house for our yard. The house we live in is a Victorian that was built in 1900. This design would be more fitting. It is build from 1 1/4" square steel tubing and covered with corrugated fiberglass. There are multiple vents in the bottom and the top for controlling ventilation. A jib will be built to reproduce the eight segments of the design. The lacy design quality of this design is more in the Victorian feeling. To cover the exterior of the framework would make the design have a greater Victorian feeling. However the cost of the glass and the weather in our area might not make glass a good solution. Comments on this and other designs are always welcome.
Don

CNC router table

2009-06-18T04:33:00.000-07:00

This is a design for a CNC router table. I've always been fascinated by these machines and thought I'd like to build one. I could use it for creating Victorian type details on the restoration of our Victorian Home.

http://buildyourcnc.com/default.aspx

1903 Cadillac Replicar

2009-05-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

The picture below is a design I've been working on. It's modeled after a 1903 Cadillac. The first car Cadillac made. The current design is powered by a lawnmower gas engine with a vertical shaft. The concept is to use a friction drive system with the weight of the car and passengers creating the pressure contact between the flywheel and drive line tire. As yet a lever has not been designed that will lift the weight away from the drive wheel. This is the method I plan to use to create a neutral and start position. The suspension is something of a tricycle type creation. The front wheels and the drive line wheel create the tricycle arrangement. This should allow for flexibilities over varied terrain. Anyone out there have thoughts?

Black's Building Restoration

2009-03-22T10:59:00.001-07:00

The following slide show is one proposal to begin the Black's Building reconstruction project. This is a multistage project that will begin with a volunteer organization. The stages will be centered around the following: The original portion of the building from the front on Minor St. to the Sandstone wall in the back, The back portion of the building will be torn down and an outside covered patio will be constructed in this area, The construction of the parking lot in the rear of the historic buildings, The addition of a entry sign and decorative details of the building and the patio area, The creation of an entrance into the Franco-American Hotel, Please feel free to ad comments and suggestion to this proposal.

The Bank Building

2009-03-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

This SketchUp work in in progress.
The Bank Building that sits on the corner of Miner and Third St. in Yreka. There has been a Bank Building here since the early days of Yreka. The first bank was a one story building. This building has gone through several changes in its history. This current rendering is close to what it look like today.

Court House update

2008-10-30T06:50:00.000-07:00

This shows the continued detail work on the roof and tower. I have also spent considerable time working on reducing the size of this file. Reducing the sides in curved and circular shapes. Also eliminating surfaces and lines that don't show from the outside of the building. Because of the detail in this Victorian design the file is quite large.

1897 Court House

2008-10-22T07:24:00.000-07:00

In progress work.
This is the Yreka, CA Court House as it looked in 1897. It is one of the oldest Historic Court Houses in CA. It is currently in danger of being destroyed. Join, Save the Siskiyou County Court House group.

Temple for Cardinal Directions

2008-10-07T07:13:00.000-07:00

I created this model because I wanted to design a temple that would represent and symbolize the importance of the cardinal directions of the compos. Also the X,Y,Z directions that are the basis of our understanding of 3d computer design and math. These items are so basic to our understanding of technology and navigation. I wanted a temple or building that persons could visit so that they could think and share what these concepts have brought to human understanding.

My 68 Ford Pickup

2008-08-21T07:40:00.000-07:00

This is my 68 Pickup that I have made many changes to. It has The engine, wiring harness, computer and electronics, 33 gallon gas tank, dash gauges, bucket seats, center consul, from a 1993 big Bronco. I've also added power steering from a 250 pickup. The cab has been completely sound proofed, carpets have been added. The truck originally had a straight six which got 11 miles to the gallon at 55mph. With the 5.2 engine and its modifications it gets 22 mph.

Beginning Textures

2008-08-17T07:09:00.000-07:00

This is the beginning work on texturing the Peters DeWitt building. The decorative Stone arches require a 3d surface. This is done with a SketchUp plug in. This building is made of local brick and sandstone. This also includes beginning experiments on the colors.

Decorative Stone Arch

2008-08-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

This is a Decorative Stone Arch created for the Peters DeWitt Building. This is part of the Historic Yreka Downtown Project.

Peters DeWitt Building

2008-08-14T05:49:00.000-07:00

Current update work on the Peters DeWitt building. This update has been created form Picture research at the Siskiyou County Museum. The windows and doors on the left side of the building have been added. brick capitals have been added to the roof columns.

Yreka, California USA Timeline

2008-07-17T07:52:00.000-07:00

This is the start of a project to create a “Time line” in Google Earth. I was lucky enough to attend the 2008 Google Basecamp. I spent some time working with a Google engineer who showed me a project that has been done for Historic London, England. My goal is do something similar with my town Yreka, CA. The time line will run form 1850 to the present. My goal is show the development and change of the Historic part of town during the time line period. It is also hoped that by using the local TV station and the Museum in town I will be able to recruit some local people to help in this project.

55 Flying Cloud Window

2008-06-03T07:49:00.001-07:00

Work on Window detail for 55 Flying Cloud. This render includes window frame inserts, glass, rivets. Fit is critical in adding windows to body. They are separate components.

House render Updated

2008-05-14T06:40:00.001-07:00

Updated render in Kerkythia. This study was done for planning the new paint scheme for my home. Also the porch has been enlarged with the rounded area and the two porches over the step areas.

Office Redesign

2008-05-10T06:05:00.001-07:00

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This is the redesign for our office space in our Victorian home.

Garden Bridge

2008-05-08T20:46:00.000-07:00

This Garden Foot Bridge was created form the SketchUp design shown below. SketchUp has been a very helpful program in helping me with my projects.

Garden Bridge

2008-05-04T06:35:00.000-07:00

These are building project for a local garden supply business.
A friend I are working on these.

Vertical grow green house

2008-05-03T07:38:00.001-07:00

A design for a green house to crow vegetables in vertical rows. The curtains of plastic planting pockets are arranged in a system similar to what you see in a dry cleaning shop. These curtains of planting pockets are on a slow conveyor belt system that keeps them moving slowly. A misting system is installed above on a timer. These mechanisms keep the watering and sun exposure set for maximum growth. The purpose of this design is to get maximum production in a small space. The system will be powered by solar.

55 Airstream Flying Cloud

2008-04-21T06:58:00.000-07:00

These images show progress studies for the 1955 Airstream Flying cloud that I am currently restoring. Floor Plan layout and general fit are the current purpose of this study.

Flamingo-go-round

2008-04-16T07:44:00.001-07:00

Flamingo-go-round was inspired by our involvement with Vintage Airstream restoration and group outings. The Flamingo has been an symbol associated with American trailer camping from the 40's and 50's.

Pasburg House

2008-04-13T08:06:00.000-07:00

This SketchUp image is of our home and the updates I'm currently working on. We are changing the paint scheme and will be adding the curved porch on the left. The shingle treatment in the eves is also and addition.

Big Wheel Drifter

2008-04-01T21:34:00.000-07:00

This is a copyrighted design

French Style modern home

2008-03-17T06:06:00.000-07:00

Great Room updated render. Actual background form home location and reflection qualities added. Materials have also been updated.

Lately

I've been working on designs for a French style modern home for Dr. Hood. These renderings include some of the areas I've been designing. The stair case design I refer to as the Flamingo Stair Case. Other Iron work designs include the entrance window basket, side porch railings. I've also designed the finish window, fireplace and coffered ceiling designs which I'm currently building and installing.

Foundry for Aluminum and Bronze

2008-03-04T19:41:00.000-08:00

This is a design for a foundry to melt aluminum and bronze in casting my sculptures. I have designed it so I can operate it by myself. This is a portable unit that can easily be moved in and out of a storage area. It can be used in an inside covered area or outside. It can also be easily transported to other areas for work. It will be fired by an heating oil burner. The burner will also be a separate mobile unit.

Re-saw tool

2008-02-11T09:38:00.000-08:00

This tool is being created for a home make re-saw jig being made to create thin slices of wood to be used as veneer in the construction of a coffered ceiling. This is the part of the tool which will apply even and constant pressure to the wood right next to the ban saw blade. I diagram of the complete jig will follow.

YV330 Observation Car

2008-01-19T08:06:00.000-08:00

progress work on lighting for 330
Interior design comes from a railroad model designed by Jack Burgess. The interior was modeled separately and then exported into the 3d car model.

This was one of the Observation Cars on the Old Yosemite Valley Railroad. This car was built in 1907. After many years of service it ended up in Yreka Ca. and became dinner on the old highway 99 as it went through the town of Yreka. Several years passed again and it became an old railroad car stored in the cities corporation yard. Then it was bought by Wes Swift and restored back to original condition. Is now part of the Niles Canyon historic railroad. This car can be seen by visiting this historic railroad. I can only imagine what a fantastic ride would have been provided by sitting in the back observation area on the way to Yosemite.

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The Ode of Bla

2007-12-28T08:12:00.000-08:00

Shasta River Bridge

2007-12-06T08:14:00.000-08:00

2007-11-26T07:14:00.000-08:00

The 1937 RCA Magic Eye Radio was the top of the line radio it cost as much as a new Ford Car. At $692 it was a large purchase. It stands 43 inches high, is 29 inches wide and 15 inches deep. I decided to model this radio for the 3d challenge because we have one sitting in our living room. We were given the radio by my mother-in-law who got it from the original owners. The owners had owned a garage and trailer park in the Yreka, CA. area during the early days of the automobile. Mr. Watson had even been a pilot in the early days and had flown a Jenny.

2027 CNN 3d World News Satellite

2007-11-06T19:36:00.000-08:00

The design concept for this 3d Challenge was to create a Communications Satellite. My fantasy was a manned vehicle that could circle and be in any place in the world. It would have the capability of capturing real time 3d video that it could broadcast to the entire world. As shown in the render it could show the development of a hurricane to the developing of a skirmish or war anywhere around the surface of the globe. Another feature of such a vehicle is it could show any of the new developments in space. Imagine watching the development of weather in 3d or the melting of the polar cap.

Picasa Web Albums "The Pad" roo...

2007-10-25T09:04:00.000-07:00

Picasa Web Albums "The Pad"

Picasa Web Albums - Don

2007-10-25T08:26:00.000-07:00

"The Pad"

Skyscraper Sculpture

2007-10-10T20:06:00.000-07:00

Skyscraper/Sculpture 009

2007-10-10T06:15:00.000-07:00

3d challenge 009 Skyscraper 009
In this challenge I worked with the application of Sculpture techniques as added to the design of a Skyscraper. I feel that many of the current designs of skyscrapers emphasis masses of humans squeezed together is cubicals of human proportions only. Architecture of the past often emphasised the Sculptural qualities, light and shadow, form, texture, scale, etc. My attempt here is to have a modern feel with the above qualities. As always I'm open for thoughts and comments.
Thanks for looking

Time Maching

2007-10-03T12:56:00.000-07:00

Time Machine

By Don East

I have just settled into the chair of the time machine control room knowing that what I am about to do is based on theory and experimental research, I feel compelled to review for a final time in my mind what has brought me to this point.

Professor Lingerfelt first developed the concepts for this time machine while working with the relationship of electromagnetic charges that surround the earth and their relationship to ancient geological forms and structures. His primary work was an extension of early 20^th century research with carbon dating. He found that ancient limestone caves were a record of millions of years of time and when certain stalagmites and stalactites were sliced into micro thin wafers the carbon 14 within these layers were a record not only of the aging of the limestone, but could be directly related to the changes of the magnetic forces surrounding the earth.

Then in the mid 21^st century Professor Riggs and time experimenter Theodore Visger noticed that when lightning struck the earth geographic forms such as sand melted into glass fingerlings. These fingerlings resembled stalagmites and stalactites structure both magnetically and in relation to carbon 14 dating. Their observations led to the link between the slow processes of creating limestone cave forms to the instantaneous creating of new geologic forms by lightning. They postulated that these similarities were a link between the current moment in time and all of history, and therefore a possibility for time travel. After 15 years of research they developed their time/space travel theory, because of the political atmosphere during their time they were shunned as heretics and their work was buried in the archives hopefully never to be rediscovered.

It was in 2095 that I stumbled upon these archives while doing research on a totally different project. The concept so caught my imagination I spent the next 10 years developing the physical machine to test and prove the time/space travel theory. My machine has been built to link the instant energy of lightning with the geological past of the limestone cave beneath me. The limestone cave from its very beginning was a fissure in the earth to its present structure represents 2.5 million years. Therefore, my machine has been built to transport to 24 different time segments during this 2.5 million years. My machine consists of three significant structures. One being the external elements that sit at the top of the mountain above the limestone cave. Second, a duplicate but reversed structure built within a large cavern in the cave, and third the structure that links the two structures above and below. I feel it’s necessary to continue to review in my mind these parts. Looking for things I might have missed.

Let’s see:

The above ground structure represents my present period in time. After examination I decided that the above surface structure was needed because it was the lightning that was the link to the present, or to state it in another way the point at which time travel would begin. I placed it on the top of the mountain because of the force and predictability of when lightning would occur. A large lightning rod is constructed directly above the control room where I sit—it is the top of the structure. The force of the lightning is carried around the control room where it can be modified and sent through the underlying cage-like structure and that energy eventually passed down into the cave below.

Within the large cage superstructure are another three elements. The first is a central elevator tower with which I can travel from the control tower down to the time column I have chosen for this journey. I divided the 2.5 million years into 24 segments of time. Each column has a significant period selecting the time and period for travel. Each column is filled with material that is specifically carbon dated to that period of time. Inside the colonnade are three giant circular rings one filled with water, one filled with air, and the third filled with soil. Professor Riggs’s research along with Theodore Visger had found a continuum through all of their time research that demonstrated that the places of earth where water, air and soil met were areas of dynamic force. These areas are created like a giant puzzle when all are linked they create a giant energy exchange pattern all over the globe. This energy exchange has been a continuum through all of time. It would therefore work as a stabilizing factor when transporting to different periods of time.

The linking structure is comprised of the extension of the 24 columns filled with the time related material, the elevator and the external cage carrying the electrical current. What takes place in the transitional structure is that as I travel through the carbon-dated material the columns will filter my physical existence so that my body is realigned to exist with a carbon 14 balanced body in the time period I am headed for. This process happens at the speed of the lightning traveling through the external form as it seeks ground within the cave.

Nothing in any of the research or even my own work gives me a clue as to what I will experience or feel as I enter the third structure:

All my research and working with this structure tells me that when I reappear at the bottom of the column in the cave the upside down identical structure will have performed the transitions theorized by Professor Lingerfelt and demonstrated by Professor Riggs. I will therefore rematerialize at the bottom of the column and I will look like myself, I will feel like myself, but my energy and physical nature will have been transformed to match the interior of the cave in this new time. So the length of the stalagmites and stalactites should be smaller because they match the time I traveled to. It is at this instant that I will know if my machine has worked and my physical being will now match the new time and this physical space.

I planned a second purpose for the cave and that is: as I rematerialize in the known space that exists within the time I am traveling there will we a space for me because the historical research I have done shows that the cave existed at that time. That is because the age of the cave and the changing of its shapes are clearly known. Once arriving in the cave I will then be able to slowly work towards the surface and expose myself to that outside world once I see it is safe. The outside world is not a place to travel to as it changes too much over periods of time to make travel safe to other parts of the surface. The study of limestone caves shows that sometimes they are filled with water and sometimes the areas are open and clear. Therefore the control room underground will be equipped with the necessary equipment to help me move towards the surface in a safe manner. The structure within the cave also contains a control room, which I can use to return to my present or any other period of time within the 2.5 million of years available.

I have reviewed this information at least a thousand times. This must be the time to make the final decision. Everything is as it should be or my constant reviewing has made me blind to a basic fault.

With hesitation I look at my hand positioned over the control to energize the system realizing that this may be the beginning of a very long journey or the ending of a short one.

Straight 35 Bonanza

2007-09-15T19:43:00.001-07:00

The 005 Challenge was to create an airplane. I chose to do the Bonanza. My goal in this project was to create the lowest Poly model I could for this model. The project has gone through 3 phases. The first was the 35. I asked for suggestion on how to improve the model and was given many suggestion. The 35 had 122kb. Second was the simplified K35 a 1959 Bonanza This model was reduced to 87kb. The crew at 3d challenge was a great help. Finally I went for more detail and low Poly on the third model. This model was designed after Bonanza 814R an aircraft my wife and I owned for 18 years. It came in at 128kb. The colors are very close to the plane we owned. This proved to be a very successful learning experience for me. See 4 Photos of the project at the bottom of Blog.

2007-09-01T20:43:00.001-07:00

Full view from front Pilot and navigator seats can be seen through the front windows

2007-09-01T20:35:00.000-07:00

This is a rendering in Maya of the Mars Recreation Rover that I created for the 3d Challenge 003. This image emphasizes the spoked wheels that I created for this vehicle,

Ballast Home Design

2007-08-30T13:50:00.000-07:00

Howdy, in this Challenge I have decided to use the features that allow SketchUp to work as a concept medium. So I have created a quick and simple model to demonstrate the potential of Spherical Homes located just off the coast of the Monterey Bay in California. These are Ballast Water Homes. Having owned a boat in Monterey Bay for several years, I learned to enjoy the many beautiful and magical qualities of the sea. It is an ever-changing environment rich with life.

Design considerations:

1. Under, on, and above the water are all-important areas to enjoy the sea. So I felt that the Homes should be able to function similar to a Submarine type vessel. These homes are equipped with a Ballast type system so that they can be positioned at many levels.

2. The sea off the Monterey can get very cold. So keeping a home structure below the surface for long periods of time could get very cold. With the floatation technology a system could be developed that raises and lowers the home to control heating. The transparent sphere design when above water level would be heated by solar radiation. The depth level could be used to maintain a constant and comfortable temperature inside the sphere.

3. The elevator shaft could also afford constant air circulation with the outside environment. This would provide quality air inside the home at all times. In case of system failure the Ballast would be released so the home would float to the surface.

4. The sea environment can get very rough and dangerous. During storms the home can easily be lowered below the surface to the calm of the ocean floor. This is common practice for submarine vessels.

5. Power for these units would be self-contained. A desalination system would be installed for fresh water supply.

6. Power could be supplied by wind power on the elevator shafts, solar, and heat exchangers.

7. Underwater gardens for plant as well as protein reproduction could be developed in this very rich environment. Truly self-contained.

8. The Homes could and probably also function as navigational aids. They could be placed next to known under water hazards and be well lighted as to protect shipping. They could also be arranged to locate the entrance to harbors. Could you imagination sitting next to your own ancient shipwreckBa in the evening while watching the sea life move in and out of the scene. It could be enhanced with special lighting.

9. Lighting of these homes would be an amazing aesthetic addition to the marine environment. The underwater glow form their night lighting would be magical. The homes above the water line would reflect the raising and setting sun. The reflections of the water on their surfaces would create constant moving verities of design.

10. The basic size and shape of these homes could be mass-produced to reduce the cost and availability to the average person.

Ballast Home Design

The above is the link to 3d Warehouse where this SketchUp file is loaded. If you have SketchUp you can download the file and resurch the image. I use to own a sail boat and spend a lot of time sailing. The concepts I was playing with here is to create a home that has many of the attributes of being on a boat.

I am definitely open for comments and additional ideas. Technical, engineering, aesthetic. etc.
Thanks for looking Don

Wooden Toy Fire Truck

2007-08-14T08:11:00.000-07:00

This is the second entry to the "3D Challenge 002".