When you break it down, even the most complex shapes are just a series of smaller, more simple modeling steps. Start by learning the core SketchUp functions to employ in more complicated modeling situations.
| 1. Edges, Faces, Vertices | 01:52 | 
| 2. Line Tool vs. Faster Tools | 01:07 | 
| 3. Subdivide for More Edges, Vertices and Faces | 02:17 | 
| 4. Level of Detail and the "Goldilocks" Number of Polygons | 02:38 | 
| 5. Hiding and Softening Edges | 03:30 | 
| 6. View Hidden Geometry to Add Detail | 02:20 | 
| 7. Edit Subdivisions to Twist 3D Shapes | 04:23 | 
| 8. Create & Edit Edge Loops | 05:08 | 
| 9. Use Follow Me & Scale Tools to Create and Edit Meshes | 04:42 | 
| 10. Cut Shapes Using the Intersect command | 05:39 | 
| 11. Model Half of a Symmetrical Object & Flip for other Half | 11:14 |