Design in 3D - Sketchup Instruction

[NorCal Bambi]

In Instruction we will look at how to use SketchUp to plan for materials layout.

YouTube - Cabinet Design 10g.mp4

Don

[NorCal Bambi]

Any requests for the next series of SketchUp Airstream instruction?
The Frame
Suspension
Plumbing Layout
Other Cabinets
Other
Don

[mamos]

Hi Don

Mamos here from sunny Falmouth in Cornwall UK

We are doing a restoration on a 69 Globe trotter and I would love to learn how to design the interior using sketch up.

I have downloaded the program and I'm ready to go.

I will start going through thee tutorials and get started

I have a background in 2D design so this will add a who new dimension to my work. (see what I did there) Oh well

cheers

mamos

[NorCal Bambi]

Great to have you on board. Please feel free to ask any questions as you are working with your project.
Don

Originally Posted by mamos

Hi Don

Mamos here from sunny Falmouth in Cornwall UK

We are doing a restoration on a 69 Globe trotter and I would love to learn how to design the interior using sketch up.

I have downloaded the program and I'm ready to go.

I will start going through thee tutorials and get started

I have a background in 2D design so this will add a who new dimension to my work. (see what I did there) Oh well

cheers

mamos

[wlj1943]

Thanks Don for doing the tutorials, and to the others for the sketchup postings. It is turning in to being a very useful tool. I too have yet to master the curved surface renditions, and know I have hardware limitations.
WLJ

[NorCal Bambi]

The 60's end caps are the most difficult to create. If you get to the point where you don't think you will master it. PM me and I could send you a copy of the end caps I did for our 63 Bambi.
Don

Originally Posted by wlj1943

Thanks Don for doing the tutorials, and to the others for the sketchup postings. It is turning in to being a very useful tool. I too have yet to master the curved surface renditions, and know I have hardware limitations.
WLJ

[JRF0st3r]

Don and others,
I am currently using SketchUp to design the interior of our recently acquired '67 AS Safari 22' as well as a "guest quarters" shed where it will be parked. For me the shed part is fairly easy but the AS work is a challenge with its complex curves. Those who have gone before help a bunch when they post their models to the 3D Warehouse site. So far an AS of the same dimensions has not been posted but it is possible to sufficiently modify other models. For now I'm looking for bed options and associated cabinetry but will soon start on kitchen cabinets & dinette area.

Jim

[MaxAB]

I'm in also - just downloaded the Google SketchUp app. Any 25 footer files available to start with?

[NorCal Bambi]

I'm back on line again and willing to help with your SketchUp design challenges.Please email me, if you have questions.
Don East

[RankAm]

I want to encourage everyone interested in SketchUp for trailer design to watch Don’s YouTube series of videos. Don is very informative, and I found his videos to be highly useful to me, as I try to learn the basics of SketchUp to come up with a plan for my 1956 Flying Cloud.

At this stage (interior gutted, belly pan removed, frame cleaned by grinding), I want to be able to rough out (1) the interior layout of furniture and cabinets and (2) the major elements of the plumbing system, including gray tanks between the main rails in the belly pan. Don’s videos have me well on my way, and I really appreciate his taking the time to post this excellent series of videos for others to watch. If you wish, you can take your SketchUp model to the level of precise furniture design dimensions for building purposes, but I am not that far yet.

If you get stumped, you may be able to have Don consult and work with you on your SketchUp file.

[Melody Ranch]

Glad to see you BOTH posting again.

[mjayjensen]

Sketch up student. Want to be on this thread.
Jay

[NorCal Bambi]

Originally Posted by mjayjensen

Sketch up student. Want to be on this thread.
Jay

Jay, nice to see you are working with SketchUp. You can also send specific questions to me at ydeast@gmail.com

Have fun Don East

[spencerhut]

So, total newbie and computer idiot and I was able to download and start working thanks to you NorCal Bambi! Don, you rock! I'm going to use this for our '72 Overland and our new home in Idaho.

[Skatiero]

Wow! I can't wait to try sketch up. Thanks NorCalBambi!

[JRF0st3r]

We used SketchUp to build the guest cottage sheltering our '67 Safari. For the trailer, I adapted a model from the SU Warehouse to be a reasonably close fit and then modeled the interior. It's a work in process.
Jim Foster

[WesAndSteph]

Was just referred to this thread. We are renovating a 1972 Overlander. Guess I will start at the beginning and get going here. I have a little photoshop experience, I will be interested to see how this goes! Thanks for putting this together Don.

[NorCal Bambi]

Originally Posted by JRF0st3r

We used SketchUp to build the guest cottage sheltering our '67 Safari. For the trailer, I adapted a model from the SU Warehouse to be a reasonably close fit and then modeled the interior. It's a work in process.
Jim Foster

Nice work! I know you will enjoy your Airstream. I redid our 63 Bambi 8 years ago now. We are still enjoying out Bambi and outing.
Don

[NorCal Bambi]

Hi to all, nice to see rebuilds in action. remember you can email or PM me if you have questions.
Don

[Glenn_574]

One of your students, RankAm, referred me to you. I was looking for AutoCAD files of a 1954 Flying Cloud and he suggested I contact you and learn Sketchup. I'm always up for a new challenge. I have downloaded the program. Where should I go from here? Thanks in advance for any help or information that you can give me.