Handout for Scale Modeling with Google Sketchup presentation

1. Scale Modeling
using Google Sketchup
Building a Prototype Model
 Research and Find Photos
 Find Prototype Plans if available
 Create Scale Plans
 Build Mockup if needed
 Build Model
Designing Structures
using Google Sketchup
 3D Modeling Tool
 Website: www.sketchup.com
 Free Software
 Used with Google Earth
 Design in Actual Measurements
 Print at Scale Size
Building a Model Using Scale Plans
 Styrene
o Cut out plans with scissors
o Apply plans to sheet styrene with
double sided tape
o Trace plans with sharp knife
 Wood
o Apply double sided tape to scale
plans
o Build framing then siding with
scale lumber
Printing Scale Plans
in Google Sketchup
 Camera View
o Parallel Projection
o Left/Right
o Front/Back/Top
 NO “Fit to page”
 Set Scale Size in printout
Sketchup Resources
 http://www.sketchup.com/learn
o Video Tutorials
o Quick Reference Card
 Sketchup Books
o Google Sketchup for Dummies
o Google Sketchup – The Missing
Manual
 http://www.mastersketchup.com
/10-sketchup-tips/