@davidheim1 said:

Very nice job. I'm curious: How did you model the ball-and-claw feet?

I cheated.

Hi all, it's been a while since I contributed any content.
Like everything I do, I could have added more detail. I've seen many of these desks. My Grandfather owned one. I've got the one my Mother had, and I modeled it from that.
A big thanks to Dave R I was ready to tear my hair out trying to get the tape measure tool to scale correctly, and I have little hair left to tear out.

Flip-down desk.skp

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/3d4894ec-3687-45b3-b0a0-6b5d439df43f/Ball-and-claw-desk-1940s-desk-desk-flip-down-desk-antique-desk[3dwh][/3dwh]

It's been so long since I posted here that I've probably didn't do it correctly.
Oh well! Happy new year all!!

@davidheim1 said:

[attachment=0:26o5nhvr]<!-- ia0 -->heller mug by vignelli.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:26o5nhvr]Besides the notorious subway map and a slew of furniture, the Vignellis also designed a line of stacking plastic dinnerware for Heller. You'll recognize it.
Best
dh

Cool cup design, but I just don't see that stacking ability. Very nice job on the dinette table.

There is something to be said for simplicity. I'm currently watching a thread debating the size of pocket screw holes, really?

@davidheim1 said:

Thanks, l i am. You're right that the model looks fatter than the original, but when I measure the width it comes out right. Go figure.

Camera perspective perhaps?

Looks great though!

Thank you all for the complements! I got a bit carried away with the detail, but it was fun to do. I started at the bottom of the model and realized about half way into it I should have done the beaded front corners first, oh well.

Yes, Dave it was a fascinating museum! The Kissels were my favorites, especially as they were manufactured right there in Hartford. The "Suicide Seat" would have been a fun ride, who needs seat-belts! On second thought, in 1973, I remember I and about twenty others riding on a car around the Watkins Glen race track during "Summer Jam 73". I'd have felt safer in the "Mother-in -laws" seat.

My internet was down for a few days, so I took the time to model this jukebox I took a picture of at the Wisconsin Automobile Museum.

I did a lot of guessing, but I was pleased with the outcome.

3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

(3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

Nice scallop!

That one came out great David!

L i am, in that I know you, I found it funny.

For hahas, I found another "render" of the hidden panel.