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NorCal Bambi · 03-26-2010, 05:51 PM

Oh,On, I'm currently working on our backup Airstream a 1955 Flying Cloud. And if all fails, we have a 1947 Kit Tear Drop sitting in the garage. I here there is a new drug. "Alumacillin"
Don

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Originally Posted by Bowmans

Yeah, I think you've got it bad. What worries me is I feel the same way and keep watching the classifieds feeling we may need a backup Airstream just in case :P

Mrs. Bowman doesn't feel the same way though HAHAHA!

NorCal Bambi · 03-26-2010, 10:32 PM

5e takes another look at interference of doors.

YouTube - Why 3d Design 5e.mp4

Don

JFerguson · 03-28-2010, 08:30 PM

Well try as I might I can't seem to get this thing to close in. I've zoomed in etc. But I am missing something.

JFerguson · 03-28-2010, 08:30 PM

By the way the little window on the left is your youtube instruction.

NorCal Bambi · 03-29-2010, 07:33 AM

JFerguson, please email me at, airstreamsketchup@gmail.com and attach a copy of your SketchUp file. That way I can download it. Then I should be able to respond with a fix.
Don

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Originally Posted by JFerguson

Well try as I might I can't seem to get this thing to close in. I've zoomed in etc. But I am missing something.

JFerguson · 03-29-2010, 07:46 AM

Will do Don, the file is on my home computer so it will be later today. Thanks!

NorCal Bambi · 03-29-2010, 08:00 AM

Howdy to all who are viewing and/or using these instructions. You can help me in the following ways:
1. When you view a video you will see a row of 5 stars just below the lower left corner of the video picture. You can click from 1 to 5 stars to show how you would rate this instruction.
2. There is also a place for comments lower on the page. Comments on individual instructions can really help me know what's working and what might not be working for you.
3. Send comments and suggestions to airstreamsketchup@gmail.com. This is also a good place to ask questions. Also you can send me copies of you SketchUp files when you have a question on your models.
4. Also Home (Airstream SketchUp Design)
is a good place to go to see all the lessons listed in order.
Your input will help me create better lessons. And we should be able to help others in the design of their trailer projects.
Thanks Don

NorCal Bambi · 03-30-2010, 08:27 AM

Robert sent in a request to airstreamsketchup@gmail.com with a question on the design he is currently working with. So instruction in "6" section will deal with the solutions to his model. Cleanup of the model. This can get a little tricky so this section of instruction should be helpful to all who are designing.

YouTube - Robert's Model 6a.mp4

Don

Robert thanks for sending in your request.

NorCal Bambi · 03-30-2010, 10:08 AM

Second segment of Cleanup on Robert's model. Correcting small details.

YouTube - Robert's Model 6b.mp4

Don

NorCal Bambi · 03-30-2010, 10:41 AM

Robert's Model final segment on cleanup.

YouTube - Robert's Model 6c.mp4

Don

JFerguson · 03-31-2010, 07:05 PM

Hey Don,

The Coast Guard has some rather strict rules about youtube and I really want to keep doing your tutorials while I am at sea this summer. I will be taking my personal laptop along but I won't have connectivity underway with my private computer and I won't be able to watch youtube on my Coast Guard workstation.

I figure if I can't work on my airstream at least I can do preliminary designwork. Would it be possible to buy a DVD or CD-Rom with all of your video tutorials on it? You have obviously worked very hard on this and I feel you deserve something for your time, even if it's just a token something.

Thanks,
Jon

JFerguson · 03-31-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi

This is the first instruction in drawing the 50's 13 segment trailers. One of the main goals of these instructions is to get the feeling of the segmented trailers. Also additional techniques and design approaches will be covered in this section.
Happy Sketching Don

YouTube - 55 Shell a.mp4

Where do you get the floor plans? I need a good set for my 64 Overlander.

JFerguson · 03-31-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JFerguson

Where do you get the floor plans? I need a good set for my 64 Overlander.

Well I answered my own question, sort of. This site has decent layouts:

Fred's Airstream Archives - Trailer Floorplans

They are kind of small to read and I don't see any useful dimensions.

NorCal Bambi · 04-01-2010, 07:36 AM

This is another great place to get information and photos on Classic Airstreams.
Vintage Airstream Photo Archives
Don

NorCal Bambi · 04-01-2010, 08:31 AM

I thought some of you might be interested in seeing some of the excellent design work being done by Don in Japan.
Don in U.S.A.

NorCal Bambi · 04-01-2010, 11:36 AM

This lesson 7a in for holes that are left after the "follow me tool" is used. Jon's model is the one used in this instruction. Many of you may run into the same problem during your designing.

YouTube - Ferguson's fix x.mp4

Don

JFerguson · 04-01-2010, 12:48 PM

Looking forward to this lesson Don, Thanks!

JFerguson · 04-01-2010, 07:21 PM

Well it made perfect sense once I watched you do it. It's remarkable how effective the tutorials are.

NorCal Bambi · 04-01-2010, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the positive input. I'll do a section on how to put in windows next.
Don

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Originally Posted by JFerguson

Well it made perfect sense once I watched you do it. It's remarkable how effective the tutorials are.

NorCal Bambi · 04-02-2010, 07:52 AM

Section of instruction "8" is on creating windows and other openings in the shell of your trailer design. This series of instructions is one of the most detailed. It is my suggestion that you review the instructions several times before you begin. SketchUp has it's own method for cutting in windows however it work on single wall models only. We have double skinned trailers which require more steps to complete. The lesson includes guidelines for both the square and rounded windows of different years of trailer production. If you should have questions on this section please email your questions to airstreamsketchup@gmail.com.
Don