Aircraft
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There are several good Car modeling tutorials using techniques of pasting ortho' views onto a box... do a Search on this site for them - unfortunately 'car' is too short to search for, so browse the Tutorial Forum - e.g. http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3961&st=0&sk=t&sd=d&start=15
A Car is quite like a Plane ? -
Ok I can do that now that I am pointed in the right direction. Next question, Do I need Sketchup pro or can this be done with Sketchup 7?
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@fireplug1111 said:
Ok I can do that now that I am pointed in the right direction. Next question, Do I need Sketchup pro or can this be done with Sketchup 7?
you can do with the free version. the pro is only required for exporting/importing various file formats.
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Movies (animation export) is also possible with the free version (since v.6).
So definitely the free version will get you anywhere - with modelling at least.
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Almost certainly v7.1 free will do everything you need - it has all of the tools - unless you want to make dynamic-components, export dwg files or use Layout for presentations etc - then Pro kicks in - but I'd expect 'free' to be more than enough for now...
You would also benefit from some Plugins to help make complex mesh surfaces more easily [e.g. my ExtrudeEdgesByRails which lets you pick a profile, two rails and a melding-profile as lines [as curves], and make a smooth meshed surface as you might find in a car or plane outer skin] - they'll all work in 'free' too.
However, I recommend that you get the basics learnt first, and then come back about the complexities...
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Really all I need to do is take a front view and slice it up about every 6 inches or so using the true dimentions. I need this so I can print them out and use them as a template to build a R/C UH-1D helicopter. I guess this is way over my head and I might have to give up. I have no idea how to do any of this. That is why I asked for help and see if someone could do it for me.
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You could probably find a suitable free model on the 3D Warehouse that would do ?
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?q=helicopter+huey&styp=m&btnG=Search&reps=2
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5ae11b134934f08a643ae903098a314&prevstart=0 ???
Perhaps you could do a bit of adjusting, simplification etc...
Then use Slicer ruby to make the slices - it even lays them out for you to cut out - and 'bob's your uncle'
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=16694#p16694 -
@tig said:
You could probably find a suitable free model on the 3D Warehouse that would do ?
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?q=helicopter+huey&styp=m&btnG=Search&reps=2
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5ae11b134934f08a643ae903098a314&prevstart=0 ???
Perhaps you could do a bit of adjusting, simplification etc...
Then use Slicer ruby to make the slices - it even lays them out for you to cut out - and 'bob's your uncle'
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=16694#p16694TIG- I tired to use slicer but it wont work. It says invalid volume and wont do anything... I dont like the Huey's in the Warehouse they dont look right. Thanks for the help anywyas.
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Actually, I might think about making this model... as soon as I free up my schedule, which might be in a week or two.
I know what I'm doing, just that I'm lacking experience. So I might not be the top choice, if you want a pro find solo (lol rime!). -
@tig said:
You could probably find a suitable free model on the 3D Warehouse that would do ?
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?q=helicopter+huey&styp=m&btnG=Search&reps=2
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5ae11b134934f08a643ae903098a314&prevstart=0 ???
Perhaps you could do a bit of adjusting, simplification etc...
Then use Slicer ruby to make the slices - it even lays them out for you to cut out - and 'bob's your uncle'
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=16694#p16694Bob's your Uncle: roughly translates to 'there ya go - that's all there is to it!' Just press this big red button that says 'Launch Missile', and "Bob's your uncle".
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