How to Design a ship???

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[CarlisleII]

So I keep reading posts on people designing their own ships and was wondering how everyones been doing that?


Is it a dwonload or a program?

[Kapn Jonah]

There is a program called Google Sketchup 7, and its a basic, easy to use, 3D modelling program.

Check it out, you'll need some practice before you get some decnt ships though

http://sketchup.google.com/

[Minime]

Yeah sketch up is good, but I'd recommend the program Blender, gives much more opportunity's but it's much harder to learn, here's the website http://www.blender.org/ 

[capn_cal]

but does anyone know how to make ships on google skecthup? cuz i sure don't

[Capt. Matt]

Yes im 13 and I just learned how to do It check out my post in Development/vessel Design/New ship design It is a twin hull ferry that my dad works on. if you have further question feel free to send me a private message and ill get back to you

[IRI5HJ4CK]

but does anyone know how to make ships on google skecthup? cuz i sure don't

Well CC, it takes time and practice, I'm not expert when it comes to Sketchup (You need to ask Fred, he's the SU expert "in these here' parts" ). Here's one of my Models, the Charter boat, Monarch:















If your interested in starting to make you own models (Or Model in my case ) You need to be dedicated, and have the time, its not something thats going to happen over night. I started off with this shell, and after a few weeks, I managed to get a basic version of the current "Monarch".

This is what I started with:

(Basic Hull)

(Basic Wheelhouse)

What I will say is, you'll never be finished with any project, there's always something that you'll find that would be "Nice here, nice there" this, that, and the other

Also, for me, friends were the key too, people like Minime and SA taught me how to render, and taught me how to use SU, from there, I've eventually found my own way around, thanks to their help. And, thanks to Fred for those lovely renders he made me, I'll have to upload those!

Oh and, when your starting off, try making alterations to something on the 3D Warehouse:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/

By doing this, you get the general feel of how to use the software, don't "Jump the gun" by start a scratch build, the best thing to do is start small, and work your way up.

Also, Sketchup isn't your only 3D modelling software, BUT, I will say that Sketchup is probably the easiest and less complicated piece of software, if your comparing it to others on the market. Also, the "Basic" Sketchup (which is what most of us have), is Free, the costly one offers more, but is very expensive for the difference's that you get.

So, I'd say, start with the Basic Sketchup (Free), work your way up from there, then, if your become a professional, or you really enjoy it, maybe start saving for something better

Good luck! And if you have questions, don't be afraid to ask..

Jack.
p.s. I forgot to say, there are many tutorials on Youtube which explain how to use the various feature's of Sketchup, use them!

[The Ferry Man]

Whoa!

Did you do that on sketchup? That looks REALLY Great!

[IRI5HJ4CK]

Yes, I did that on Sketchup (as in, the model)

I did the render using Kerkythea

Thanks for the comment hehe

Jack.

[Capt. Matt]

Jack your amazing how do you get benches and other things onto the boat I am very new I've only been using it a day so how do you do that?

[IRI5HJ4CK]

Some of the bits and bobs are from the 3D Warehouse, but, others are bits and pieces I've made in a seperate Sketchup file, then added onto Monarch, or, some other things I've directly modelled onto her, e.g. the Nav Lights.

It takes time and effort, you won't be able to do this overnight, just keep at it, and eventually, you'll get there

If you need any help, just ask!

Jack.

[Gloat]

Hello.

In the Modellers Resource Centre, you can find tutorials such as making a nice bow or a hull.

You can use those. I did it, and my brains the size of dust 

[CarlisleII]

Ok thank you to all who replied, now can you use the ships in the sim???

[mvsmith]

Ok thank you to all who replied, now can you use the ships in the sim???

Not in SS. The requirements for third-party models are very stringent. They are explained in detail in a PDF document from VSTEP. It is possible for third-party modelers to have their ships incorporated into SS, but the integration must be done by the VSTEP developers.

[Mad_Fred]

Hi guys,

Here are the guidelines, for those who are interested;



Fred.

[capn_cal]

Well CC, it takes time and practice, I'm not expert when it comes to Sketchup (You need to ask Fred, he's the SU expert "in these here' parts" ). Here's one of my Models, the Charter boat, Monarch:















If your interested in starting to make you own models (Or Model in my case ) You need to be dedicated, and have the time, its not something thats going to happen over night. I started off with this shell, and after a few weeks, I managed to get a basic version of the current "Monarch".

This is what I started with:

(Basic Hull)

(Basic Wheelhouse)

What I will say is, you'll never be finished with any project, there's always something that you'll find that would be "Nice here, nice there" this, that, and the other

Also, for me, friends were the key too, people like Minime and SA taught me how to render, and taught me how to use SU, from there, I've eventually found my own way around, thanks to their help. And, thanks to Fred for those lovely renders he made me, I'll have to upload those!

Oh and, when your starting off, try making alterations to something on the 3D Warehouse:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/

By doing this, you get the general feel of how to use the software, don't "Jump the gun" by start a scratch build, the best thing to do is start small, and work your way up.

Also, Sketchup isn't your only 3D modelling software, BUT, I will say that Sketchup is probably the easiest and less complicated piece of software, if your comparing it to others on the market. Also, the "Basic" Sketchup (which is what most of us have), is Free, the costly one offers more, but is very expensive for the difference's that you get.

So, I'd say, start with the Basic Sketchup (Free), work your way up from there, then, if your become a professional, or you really enjoy it, maybe start saving for something better

Good luck! And if you have questions, don't be afraid to ask..

Jack.
p.s. I forgot to say, there are many tutorials on Youtube which explain how to use the various feature's of Sketchup, use them!

yeah that does not look like skecthup but i believe you and that looks amazing