scale modeling using sketchup
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Learn how to use Google Sketchup to create scale models for your model railroadTRANSCRIPT
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Scale Modeling using Sketchup
Scott Povlot
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Printing Scale Plans in Sketchup
● Camera View● Parallel Projection● Left/Right● Front/Back/Top
● NO “Fit to page”
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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
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Building Terminal Station's R.R. Grill
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling a Georgia Barn
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Modeling the Atlanta Terminal Station
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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
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Atlanta Terminal StationChallenges
● Hip(ped) Roofs● Selective Compression● Custom Detail Castings● Lots of Windows● And lots of Arches
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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/
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Scale Modeling with Sketchup
Conclusion
● Draw Scale Plans using Sketchup● Build Mockup if necessary● Build Your Own Prototype Model
● Questions?