Palm Tree

Start 3D Model Builder (Geometry Pack)

Create the leaf model

(click here to build)

Click on and Project OpenOrganicsPalm TreePalm Tree

Draw the lines

Draw a single line for the base of the trunk as illustrated...

Copy the lines

Copy the circles up 5 times to form the trunk

Draw the triangles

Draw triangles for the trunk before we start to re-shape it

Re-shape the trunk

Re-shape, move and scale, the trunk as illustrated...

Add a leaf model

Add the child model leaf

Move the leaf model into position at the top of the tree as illustrated

Copy the leaf

Copy and rotate the child model leaf model around the top of the tree as illustrated...

Rotate the leaves

Rotate the leaf models up and down so that they each have a different (random) position

Move the leaves

Move the leaf models up and down so that they each have a different (random) location at the top of the trunk

Press Save to save the model