tkay11 Posted February 17, 2013 #1 Posted February 17, 2013 I don't know if this is the right place to post it, but while researching builds of the Cutter Alert, I came across this very interesting build which really is a scratch build, but not quite in the usual way. It's based on the use of Sketch Up and is really just a CAD build, but it is done as though on site and stage by stage. You can see it at http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=333&t=33757&sid=f942299afdf93114ad1c504acb5c6417. Or, if you want to click, click here. Sorry if the topic needs to be moved! Tony mtaylor and Chuck 2 Quote === First build: Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne 1763 FINISHED 2nd build: Triton cross-section COMPLETED 3rd build: La Chaloupe Armée / 42ft Armed Longboat of 1834 by tkay11 – scale 1:36, plans by M. Delacroix COMPLETED 4th build: Allège d’Arles 1833 (Ancre) POB by tkay11 – scale 1:100, plans by F. Fissore COMPLETED Working on La Jacinthe 1:96 POB (ANCRE publications)
mtaylor Posted February 17, 2013 #2 Posted February 17, 2013 That's amazing. Thanks. I'm going to move it to the CAD area. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
trippwj Posted February 17, 2013 #3 Posted February 17, 2013 That is an amazing project! I didn't realize Sketchup was that robust! i have a 13 year old that enjoys using sketchup - will show him this as an example of what it can do! Thanks so much for sharing it! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
Thom Posted February 19, 2013 #4 Posted February 19, 2013 Wow, didn't think Sketchup could do this. Maybe have a look or two on this tool. Thanks Tony for the post Quote
AnobiumPunctatum Posted February 19, 2013 #5 Posted February 19, 2013 I found this virtual build during my search for information about the ship. The small cutter stands also on my todo-list. The drawings in the AotS are not very good and need a face lifting. Quote Regards Christian Current build: HM Cutter Alert, 1777; HM Sloop Fly, 1776 - 1/36 On the drawing board: English Ship Sloops Fly, 1776, Comet, 1783 and Aetna, 1776; Naval Cutter Alert, 1777 Paused: HMS Triton, 1771 - 1/48 "Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." Salvador Dali
Nirvana Posted February 20, 2013 #6 Posted February 20, 2013 Tony, I know SketchUp is a very powerful tool since I use it on regular basis, but this is just mindblowing. Amazing detailing with the rendering but also the video. What's next? Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry
tkay11 Posted February 20, 2013 Author #7 Posted February 20, 2013 It seems to have taken him from Dec 27 2010 to Feb 25 2011. I find it just as amazing that he can do it in such a short space of time. Tony Quote === First build: Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne 1763 FINISHED 2nd build: Triton cross-section COMPLETED 3rd build: La Chaloupe Armée / 42ft Armed Longboat of 1834 by tkay11 – scale 1:36, plans by M. Delacroix COMPLETED 4th build: Allège d’Arles 1833 (Ancre) POB by tkay11 – scale 1:100, plans by F. Fissore COMPLETED Working on La Jacinthe 1:96 POB (ANCRE publications)
SketchupModeller Posted February 26, 2013 #8 Posted February 26, 2013 There's also a very impressive 38 gun frigate done by the same person. Link here: http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=333&t=41265 Quote Brandon Current project: HMS Pandora (1779) CAD build
Dida Posted February 27, 2013 #9 Posted February 27, 2013 Is it professional version of Scetchup? Beautiful project! Quote Kind regards, Hrvoje Finished: Leut by Dida My current build: Leut II My forum dealing with traditional Croatian and Mediterranean shipbuilding: http://drvenibrodovi.forumotion.eu.
tkay11 Posted February 27, 2013 Author #10 Posted February 27, 2013 It used to be owned and given free by Google. It was then sold to Trimble who have a two-tier system. There is a free version and a version you have to pay for which has more features. You can find it by searching for 'SketchUp'. Wikipedia has an entry for the programme. If you want a direct link to the download site, click here. I believe most CAD programmes will do the same. Tony avsjerome2003 1 Quote === First build: Caldercraft HM Cutter Sherbourne 1763 FINISHED 2nd build: Triton cross-section COMPLETED 3rd build: La Chaloupe Armée / 42ft Armed Longboat of 1834 by tkay11 – scale 1:36, plans by M. Delacroix COMPLETED 4th build: Allège d’Arles 1833 (Ancre) POB by tkay11 – scale 1:100, plans by F. Fissore COMPLETED Working on La Jacinthe 1:96 POB (ANCRE publications)
irwanwr Posted March 15, 2013 #11 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I know those post in SketchUcation. I am also a member there.Those two post encouraged me too, to do modelling of ships in SketchUp.(I don't think I'd like modelling cars )SketchUp is available both in Free and Pro version. Whether when it still owned by Google or by Trimble. Edited March 15, 2013 by Irwan Quote
Don9of11 Posted May 21, 2014 #12 Posted May 21, 2014 This is an amazing project, thanks for posting the link. Quote Current project: Retired www.howefamily.com
twebb Posted June 9, 2015 #13 Posted June 9, 2015 HOW CAN I LEARN TO DO THIS?? I use SketchUp for simple barns and storage buildings. I wouldn't even know where to start with something of this level. I had no idea something like this could be done with SketchUp. Where can I find out about the method used for this extraordinary model? Quote
Mirabell61 Posted June 9, 2015 #14 Posted June 9, 2015 Tony, thanks for sharing your find..... Nils tkay11 1 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50
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