02-08-2014, 08:59 AM
Yes, I use sketchup for all of my 3D printing designs. Solid Inspector is the indispensable plugin for 3d printing.
It is plenty powerful for what we do in our hobby. Watch tutorials on youtube to learn how to create complex objects. Also look for plugins, especially on Sketchucation, which make tasks simpler.
Here are some of my creations, all are products of the free version of Sketchup 8.1:
Passenger car trucks:
![[Image: CopyofIMG_5673_zpsa48fe262.jpg]](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/myork2005/CopyofIMG_5673_zpsa48fe262.jpg)
Domes:
![[Image: Domes1_zps5c96252c.jpg]](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/myork2005/Domes1_zps5c96252c.jpg)
Swing motion trucks with internal, cosmetic springs:
![[Image: Litch_zps3cca26a0.jpg]](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/myork2005/Litch_zps3cca26a0.jpg)
Archbar trucks:
![[Image: CopyofIMG_5710_zps20a0b1d6.jpg]](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/myork2005/CopyofIMG_5710_zps20a0b1d6.jpg)
4-wheel caboose running gear:
![[Image: WaycarRG1_zps330c5804.jpg]](http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/myork2005/WaycarRG1_zps330c5804.jpg)
It is plenty powerful for what we do in our hobby. Watch tutorials on youtube to learn how to create complex objects. Also look for plugins, especially on Sketchucation, which make tasks simpler.
Here are some of my creations, all are products of the free version of Sketchup 8.1:
Passenger car trucks:
![[Image: CopyofIMG_5673_zpsa48fe262.jpg]](http://s305.photobucket.com/user/myork2005/media/CopyofIMG_5673_zpsa48fe262.jpg.html)
Domes:
![[Image: Domes1_zps5c96252c.jpg]](http://s305.photobucket.com/user/myork2005/media/Domes1_zps5c96252c.jpg.html)
Swing motion trucks with internal, cosmetic springs:
![[Image: Litch_zps3cca26a0.jpg]](http://s305.photobucket.com/user/myork2005/media/Litch_zps3cca26a0.jpg.html)
Archbar trucks:
![[Image: CopyofIMG_5710_zps20a0b1d6.jpg]](http://s305.photobucket.com/user/myork2005/media/CopyofIMG_5710_zps20a0b1d6.jpg.html)
4-wheel caboose running gear:
![[Image: WaycarRG1_zps330c5804.jpg]](http://s305.photobucket.com/user/myork2005/media/WaycarRG1_zps330c5804.jpg.html)
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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