Help Reviewing New Book on 3D Printing and Custom Scale Modelling

[Builder 2010]

I have just finished writing a book entitled: "21st Century Modeling: The Fusion of 3D CAD, 3D Printing & Traditional Skills". The book is steered specifically to those wanting to use 3D printing to make custom designed scale models. The focus is different than the standard 3D printing fare that focused on more art related topics without the stringent characteristics of building models to scale where parts must fit to others. It features SketchUp exclusively and was a challenge for me to describe specific SU processes in print without the use of video.

I would like to have a few folks from the WW2 Aircraft community, especially those who've followed my work, to review the book and give me feedback. I'm not looking for editing. I'm looking more to general reactions and does it inform sufficiently to get someone started on the journey.

The book is 168 pages plus a glossary and is over 300mb. It will transmit via Google Drive and WhatsApp.

The book explores 3D printing technology, LCD printers specifically, The printing system, slicing files, the "science of supports, 3D CAD (SketchUp), Key essentials in CAD to ensure printability, basic SU functions that are most helpful in designing for printing, case histories of integrating all the skills, and troubleshooting print failures.

As with my other projects I had a steep learning curve with this one, being the first writing project using a book template in Apple Pages, and doing the final layout in Pages layout mode. I also learned that Apple Photo Preview let's you drop out backgrounds with a touch of a button.

If you're interested in getting a preview look, please let me know on this thread and I'll make arrangements to transmit a copy (PDF)

This is a notional cover design. It needs more work!

 

[GTX]

Do you mind if I extend your request to another forum? I know quite few people there who would be able to provide good feedback.

 

[Builder 2010]

Do you mind if I extend your request to another forum? I know quite few people there who would be able to provide good feedback.

I do not mind. It's the kind of reaction I was hoping for.

 

[Jax3DTrains]

I have just finished writing a book entitled: "21st Century Modeling: The Fusion of 3D CAD, 3D Printing & Traditional Skills". The book is steered specifically to those wanting to use 3D printing to make custom designed scale models. The focus is different than the standard 3D printing fare that focused on more art related topics without the stringent characteristics of building models to scale where parts must fit to others. It features SketchUp exclusively and was a challenge for me to describe specific SU processes in print without the use of video.

I would like to have a few folks from the WW2 Aircraft community, especially those who've followed my work, to review the book and give me feedback. I'm not looking for editing. I'm looking more to general reactions and does it inform sufficiently to get someone started on the journey.

The book is 168 pages plus a glossary and is over 300mb. It will transmit via Google Drive and WhatsApp.

The book explores 3D printing technology, LCD printers specifically, The printing system, slicing files, the "science of supports, 3D CAD (SketchUp), Key essentials in CAD to ensure printability, basic SU functions that are most helpful in designing for printing, case histories of integrating all the skills, and troubleshooting print failures.

As with my other projects I had a steep learning curve with this one, being the first writing project using a book template in Apple Pages, and doing the final layout in Pages layout mode. I also learned that Apple Photo Preview let's you drop out backgrounds with a touch of a button.

If you're interested in getting a preview look, please let me know on this thread and I'll make arrangements to transmit a copy (PDF)

This is a notional cover design. It needs more work!

View attachment 799838

As one who does the type of modeling you are talking about, I have one major request. Sketchup is not the best program to use for modeling that needs to be output to a 3D printer. I know this from experience, because I used to model exclusively in SU. Onshape, which is a web based free program is a much better option. Here is an example of the type of modeling I have done which is 100% 3D printed. John Harford - Locomotive Progress Photos. I have not yet looked at your book, but I will. Please let me know if I can answer anyother questions or be of more help in any way. Thanks

 

[Jax3DTrains]

I hope I didn't offend anyone by giving my opinion about SketchUp, or that my work is more railroad related then aircraft related. If I did offend, please except my appologies. My only intent was to help since I exclusively use 3D modeling and printing for my projects. I would still love to review what has been written. I am always open to learning something. Thanks.

 

[Wurger]

I hope I didn't offend anyone by giving my opinion about SketchUp, or that my work is more railroad related then aircraft related. If I did offend, please except my appologies. My only intent was to help since I exclusively use 3D modeling and printing for my projects. I would still love to review what has been written. I am always open to learning something. Thanks.

I think nobody has been ofended by you. Welcome to the site.
If you would be willing to share the full process, you may create a thread in the Modelling section .. Start to Finish Builds

 

[Jax3DTrains]

I think nobody has been ofended by you. Welcome to the site.
If you would be willing to share the full process, you may create a thread in the Modelling section .. Start to Finish Builds

I will look into that. And thanks for the encouragement. But I was really looking to want to over my review to the OP person. Thanks.

 

[Wurger]

OK. No problemo.

 

[Jax3DTrains]

I have just finished writing a book entitled: "21st Century Modeling: The Fusion of 3D CAD, 3D Printing & Traditional Skills". The book is steered specifically to those wanting to use 3D printing to make custom designed scale models. The focus is different than the standard 3D printing fare that focused on more art related topics without the stringent characteristics of building models to scale where parts must fit to others. It features SketchUp exclusively and was a challenge for me to describe specific SU processes in print without the use of video.

I would like to have a few folks from the WW2 Aircraft community, especially those who've followed my work, to review the book and give me feedback. I'm not looking for editing. I'm looking more to general reactions and does it inform sufficiently to get someone started on the journey.

The book is 168 pages plus a glossary and is over 300mb. It will transmit via Google Drive and WhatsApp.

The book explores 3D printing technology, LCD printers specifically, The printing system, slicing files, the "science of supports, 3D CAD (SketchUp), Key essentials in CAD to ensure printability, basic SU functions that are most helpful in designing for printing, case histories of integrating all the skills, and troubleshooting print failures.

As with my other projects I had a steep learning curve with this one, being the first writing project using a book template in Apple Pages, and doing the final layout in Pages layout mode. I also learned that Apple Photo Preview let's you drop out backgrounds with a touch of a button.

If you're interested in getting a preview look, please let me know on this thread and I'll make arrangements to transmit a copy (PDF)

This is a notional cover design. It needs more work!

View attachment 799838

Builder 2010,

I would still like to review your book if you could send me a link.

Thanks.