Author Archives: John Webb

At the SketchUp Materials Library, there’s advice on how to draw a stair using the “multiple copies” feature: here.

“NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite to launch on February 11 NASA is set to launch the Landsat 8 satellite [tomorrow], the latest in their ongoing Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM). This launch is exciting as this will be one of the … Continue reading →

For various technical reasons, the SketchUp software cannot be ported onto portable touch-screen devices (except for laptop PCs with touch screens). However there are several ways of accessing the 3D Warehouse or transferring 3D models from SketchUp onto a tablet … Continue reading →

It’s tempting to map out and develop a large model with lots of features, all on an equal basis. That approach is best suited to exploring shapes and relationships on a throw-away, prototyping basis. However the result is unlikely to be … Continue reading →

The latest version (7) of the Google Earth software has an option to display either the mass-produced building blocks or the hand-crafted (“legacy’) buildings. How to use the option: forum post Google 7 is available in: downloads

In 2009, a scout Teddy Bogdanski III led residents of Madison, New Jersey, USA in a project for 3D modelling of their town centre: “Taking a Scout Project to Another Dimension” here – outcome ‘As for Mayor Holden, having her town … Continue reading →

Take a look at the first 3D model in Google Earth of any building in Baldock, by LeeBoz: here

We – the modellers in the 3D_lgc network – have been uploading individual models to the 3D Warehouse, mostly for inclusion in Google Earth. That is all we need, unless someone comes up with a much larger set to upload. There … Continue reading →

By the way, here are some relevant funding offers: Funding to Stimulate 3d Printing “The Technology Strategy Board has launched a new £7 million competition to  stimulate innovation in; and overcome barriers to the take up of additive manufacturing (also … Continue reading →

NOTE 1: Questions and comments are welcome, especially if you can add any latest information from authoritative sources such as from Google or Trimble. NOTE 2: See the end of this post for a potential opportunity for Letchworth… In June 2012 the Google … Continue reading →