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joggerfogger · 06-11-2011, 05:54 AM

I'm really amazed with the talent I've found here. I've been spending way too much time reading about modifications over and over again.

I thought I'd take a stab at sketchup to draw out my plans. downloaded the free program, and started to draw some lines. I mean really, how hard can it be??? (line from BBC Top Gear) The truck model I found is the same dimensions as mine, but it's one body style newer.

First attempt:

Second attempt:

I can't figure out how to stitch the non-planar arcs together. I started with zigzags, but not every triangle produced a shape. I think I need to show the "endpoints" but I can't figure it out and it's about 2am.

The top of the "transom" is now 10 inches up from the tailgate, and it's starting to look close.

Thanks for all the ideas! I'm having a blast with this site.

-Kevin

06-11-2011, 05:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
joggerfogger EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 34 Jogger Fogger - '07 GMC Sierra SLT 90 day: 13.62 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Another Truck Aerocap attempt with sketchup for modeling I'm really amazed with the talent I've found here. I've been spending way too much time reading about modifications over and over again. I thought I'd take a stab at sketchup to draw out my plans. downloaded the free program, and started to draw some lines. I mean really, how hard can it be??? (line from BBC Top Gear) The truck model I found is the same dimensions as mine, but it's one body style newer. First attempt: Second attempt: I can't figure out how to stitch the non-planar arcs together. I started with zigzags, but not every triangle produced a shape. I think I need to show the "endpoints" but I can't figure it out and it's about 2am. The top of the "transom" is now 10 inches up from the tailgate, and it's starting to look close. Thanks for all the ideas! I'm having a blast with this site. -Kevin