scale modeling using sketchup
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Learn how to use Google Sketchup to create scale models for your model railroadTRANSCRIPT
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Scale Modeling using Sketchup
Scott Povlot
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building a Prototype Model
● Research and Find Photos● Find Prototype Plans if available● Create Scale Plans● Build Mockup if needed● Build Model
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Making a Plan to Make a Plan
● Find Scale Plans in Magazines● Draw Scale Plans
● Sketches● Scale Ruler● Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Designing Structures using Sketchup
● 3D Modeling Tool● Website: www.sketchup.com● Free Software● Used with Google Earth
● Easy to Use (Mostly)● Video Tutorials
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Sketchup Features
● Simple Drawing Tools● Line, Circle, Rectangle, Polygon● Push/Pull, Move, Scale
● Photo Match● Apply Materials or Photos● Design in Actual Measurements● Print at Scale Size
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Printing Scale Plans in Sketchup
● Camera View● Parallel Projection● Left/Right● Front/Back/Top
● NO “Fit to page”
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building a Model Using Scale Plans
● Styrene● Cut out plans with scissors● Apply plans to sheet styrene with double
sided tape● Trace plans with sharp knife
● Wood● Apply double sided tape to scale plans● Build framing then siding with scale lumber
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building the Mockup
● Black Foam Board● Tacky Glue● Why?
● Get a sense of size and scale● Work out complex areas like roofs● Determine areas of possible compression
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Atlanta Terminal StationChallenges
● Hip(ped) Roofs● Selective Compression● Custom Detail Castings● Lots of Windows● And lots of Arches
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Sketchup Resources
● http://www.sketchup.com/learn
● Video Tutorials● Quick Reference Card
● Sketchup Books● Google Sketchup for Dummies● Google Sketchup – The Missing Manual
● http://www.mastersketchup.com/10-sketchup-tips/
Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Conclusion
● Draw Scale Plans using Sketchup● Build Mockup if necessary● Build Your Own Prototype Model
● Questions?