Skp. to Physical Model?
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I was thinking how cool it would be if I could make a physical, scale model of a SU model. Is there a plugin out there to print faces at a scale? If this is possible?
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SketchUp lets you print to scale directly from SU.
There are some plugins to help do folding paper models. Pepakura is the name of a software that helps make the paper outline with tabs so you can fold it all together and glue the tabs...not sure how to explain it, but look at this tutorial:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=20945
Also, there is a pretty cool process called 3d printing. They actually print layer after layer of your model until it is built up into a 3d model. Lots of companies offer this service (including many who advertise here, and some members who have invested in 3d printers). But here is one you can check out:
So those are a few options that might help you turn your model into a physical reality. I'm sure other's here have other ideas too,
Chris
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Where do you go in SU to print seperate faces? I think I'll be able to use this idea in school projects in the future.
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I don't know about individual faces, but TIG's Slicer could help you make physical models, see this linkfor ideas.
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How do I go about printing tthose faces after slicing them
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Found by searching this forum... http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=250576#p250576
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Cody VI
Whichever tool available you might use to unfold, slice, flatten or project the individual faces, once done simply send your model to Layout and set view to scale on whichever page format suits your printer....
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CodyV1,
Some of the model airplane guys use sketchup to make plans for model airplanes. They use foam sheet which is a cheap, easy way to make models. You basically lay the parts out flat and print out a top view to pdf (usually tiled). The pdfs are printed out on paper and used as templates to make the parts. Check out these threads:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1084702
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1201689The guys at the phlatforum take it a step farther using cnc. Here is a link to their picture gallery, which shows some nice models made out of foam sheet: http://www.phlatboyz.com/pictures/
-Kwok
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I just saw on a French website a firm having 3D printers who prints your model then ships it to you (at least in Europe according to their website). In the FAQ it's said that SKP, KMZ and DAE are accepted (the list is bigger). And of course it's not free.
What might be interesting for some people is that you can create 3D objects in color. You can also display your design on their website. If someone want to have a 3D output of it, then you can be paid (but you can also people use your design for free).
I have never tried their services. I have no connection with them. I'm sure they have competitors. So rather than directly putting the link there, I prefer to put http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=3D+printer+SKP+kmz+dae&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai= and you should find it.
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Thanks for all the help. I think I've gotten what I need from Kyyu, seeing I'm trying to save cash. But I'll be more than open to making a few bucks with Serge's link
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You could make your own 3d printer?
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Thanks for the link rclub24. But, I think that's a little pricey for personal use. There is an architectural firm a couple blocks away http://www.a3studiotx.com/a3studio. I think they might have a 3D printer I can use.
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