Design in 3D - Sketchup Instruction

[NorCal Bambi]

The End Cap adventure begins. This first example comes to us from "Chikusho" in Japan. He has been working on this design for a couple of months.This is an end cap from the 80's or 90's. I'm going to see if I can attach the file so you can download it and work along.

YouTube - 80-90's end cap 3a.mp4

Don

Go to this site if you with to download a copy of this SketchUp design. So you can work along with the instruction.
First True End Cap Design by Don East - Google 3D Warehouse

[NorCal Bambi]

I really like your avatar.
Don

Originally Posted by smarque

Don, I have cropped my photo with relative ease using ‘Preview’ which comes packaged with OSX. Al

[NorCal Bambi]

The second part of 80-90's end cap design.

YouTube - 80's-90's end cab 3b.mp4

Don

[NorCal Bambi]

80-90's end cap 3c

YouTube - 80-90's end cap 3c.mp4

Don

[NorCal Bambi]

Instruction 3d deals with the anomalies that can occur when using the SketchUp tools Arc and Push Pull. This important in the type of shape we are making in creating end caps.

YouTube - 80-90's end cap 3d.mp4

Many other things can occur while you are working on your end cap. I've even found that I can work at making the same shape several times and never is the same. So be prepared. Ask if you are having problems.
Don

[NorCal Bambi]

This is the fourth video in this section. We are still looking at anomalies created by SketchUp and the designs we are attempting to create.

YouTube - 80-90's end cap 3ee.mp4

Don

[NorCal Bambi]

The seventh in this series. Completing the end cap.

YouTube - 80-90's end cap 3f.mp4

Don

[NorCal Bambi]

Eighth in series

YouTube - 80-90's end cap gg.mp4

Don

[NorCal Bambi]

Final video in the 80-90's end cap series.

YouTube - 80-90's end cap 3 h.mp4

I'm considering working on the 50's series of trailer next. Unless I get votes for another series of years. Vote by making a post on the thread.
Don

[webspinner]

Hey, I'll chime in. I'm working on a 1971, 25' TradeWind.

I'll probably start designing the dinette on paper since I need that functional sooner than I'll be able to master sketchup curves. But the dinette is just the beginning. The center gaucho is already out and the bunks we'll be building will only be temporary.

[pbearsailor]

50's sure gets my vote, Don.

I'm way way behind, just having had enough time to get through the first few videos. Wanted to tell you how impressed I am with what you've done. It's all very clear and easy to understand. You've clearly spent many hours of prep for this.

Thanks again for doing this.

cheers,
steve

[NorCal Bambi]

Update on 80's end cap. Another approach was used to get the 80's type end cap with the bulge in the midsection. The first design did not take this into consideration. I will be willing to share this with any forum member who would like this. Just post a request at airstreamsketchup@gmail.com
Don

See attached.

[NorCal Bambi]

Would you be willing to email me the 4 views of your trailer?
airstreamsketchup@gmail.com
Thanks Don

Originally Posted by webspinner

Hey, I'll chime in. I'm working on a 1971, 25' TradeWind.

I'll probably start designing the dinette on paper since I need that functional sooner than I'll be able to master sketchup curves. But the dinette is just the beginning. The center gaucho is already out and the bunks we'll be building will only be temporary.

[NorCal Bambi]

Would you be willing to email me the 4 photo views of your trailer?
airstreamsketchup@gmail.com
Thanks Don

Originally Posted by pbearsailor

50's sure gets my vote, Don.

I'm way way behind, just having had enough time to get through the first few videos. Wanted to tell you how impressed I am with what you've done. It's all very clear and easy to understand. You've clearly spent many hours of prep for this.

Thanks again for doing this.

cheers,
steve

[SilverHoot]

Don,

I've been out of town for about a week and did not visit the forum. Just read through the posts on this thread to determine how far behind I am. Will go back now and use the search thread function to start learning. I also tried Sketchup about a year ago and was unable to do much. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. Now let's see if I can learn!

Michael

[NorCal Bambi]

Welcome Aboard, you can begin at any time. Feel free to email if you have questions.
Don

Originally Posted by SilverHoot

Don,

I've been out of town for about a week and did not visit the forum. Just read through the posts on this thread to determine how far behind I am. Will go back now and use the search thread function to start learning. I also tried Sketchup about a year ago and was unable to do much. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. Now let's see if I can learn!

Michael

[NorCal Bambi]

More to come. Additional methods and techniques will be included in the next group of instructions. We started out with the simplified Airstream as an introduction to designing trailers using Google SketchUp. In the 80's+ trailer design we added a more complex end cap shape. So, if you are enjoying working with SketchUp and designing a trailer, look for more information in the 55 Flying Cloud instruction. The use of transparency in the designing process. The ability to hide and unhide elements of your design. And the beginning of DESIGNING YOUR INTERIOR. So stay tuned as we continue to explore SketchUp and Airstream Design.
Questions can also be emailed to
airstreamsketchup@gmail.com
Don

[CrzyCorpsman]

Got a little side tracked after the "arc" course and went ahead and made the "70's" bulge. Take a look and let me know what you think.





and looking from the front:



Did the above one all by me self. As you can see, lots of little lines to delete after making that end cap. Still have to do the exterior, but almost there.

[NorCal Bambi]

Brian, looks great! Would you be willing to email me a copy so I can see what method and techniques your used. airstreamsketchup@gmail.com
Great to see you launch out on your own and give it a try.
Don

QUOTE=CrzyCorpsman;826951]Got a little side tracked after the "arc" course and went ahead and made the "70's" bulge. Take a look and let me know what you think.





and looking from the front:



Did the above one all by me self. As you can see, lots of little lines to delete after making that end cap. Still have to do the exterior, but almost there.[/QUOTE]

[CrzyCorpsman]

Don,
Thanks! I took your advice and starting building on my own. The model that I'll send you is in no means exact. As you can see on the picture, the width of the shell is not exacting to the floorplan laid out underneath. Trials and Errors

I figured out that on the very first lesson, when we made the first "rib", I didn't measure out the height to the dimensions of my trailer, so when I started adding all the pieces together, they fit, but not to actual dimensions. I plan to restart from scratch, so I can get an almost exact model make up. Hopefully version 2.0 will be a cleaner model as I learn the ins and outs of SketchUp.

Can't wait to start the interior, as that's what I really wanted to use this for.