I work a lot as a designer of mechanical components and use parametric CAD modeling software for almost all of my work. There're a few different platforms that are popular and so I've been spending time throughout the fall teaching myself to better use some software that I didn't have a lot of exposure to.
SketchUp is quickly gaining popularity as a tool for mocking up ideas quickly for demonstration and exposition. I hate its interface, as it's completely counterintuitive to my workflow, but I've gotten better at using it.
Anyway, that said, here are some models I made with SketchUp. None are complete and all are based on partial ideas for attractions or setpieces within attractions, parks, or resorts. I'll add to this thread as time permits.
"Castle"
I considered that a good way to learn to use the software would be to begin with the most challenging design I could conceive. This castle is nowhere near complete, clearly. I envision it as occupying an island, surrounded by crumbling defense walls, fallen towers and a larger main structure. Closer inspection and exploration of the island reveals that the castle was something more than a decrepit fortress; an amalgamation of mad scientists laboratory and wizard's lair. A smaller setpiece on the island would be a windmill.
"Hot Wheels Raceway"
I've just begun working on this model, so it lacks detail. The idea here is pretty straightforward -- a fun, family-friendly ride that allows guests to climb aboard Hot Wheels cars and race around a track playset. The sphere is a giant, 90' diameter globe and the boxes are a showbuilding dressed to look as though they're board game boxes. There're obviously some possibilities for a Toy Story tie-in here to create the story, but like I said, I'm bad at telling stories.
SketchUp is quickly gaining popularity as a tool for mocking up ideas quickly for demonstration and exposition. I hate its interface, as it's completely counterintuitive to my workflow, but I've gotten better at using it.
Anyway, that said, here are some models I made with SketchUp. None are complete and all are based on partial ideas for attractions or setpieces within attractions, parks, or resorts. I'll add to this thread as time permits.
"Castle"
I considered that a good way to learn to use the software would be to begin with the most challenging design I could conceive. This castle is nowhere near complete, clearly. I envision it as occupying an island, surrounded by crumbling defense walls, fallen towers and a larger main structure. Closer inspection and exploration of the island reveals that the castle was something more than a decrepit fortress; an amalgamation of mad scientists laboratory and wizard's lair. A smaller setpiece on the island would be a windmill.
"Hot Wheels Raceway"
I've just begun working on this model, so it lacks detail. The idea here is pretty straightforward -- a fun, family-friendly ride that allows guests to climb aboard Hot Wheels cars and race around a track playset. The sphere is a giant, 90' diameter globe and the boxes are a showbuilding dressed to look as though they're board game boxes. There're obviously some possibilities for a Toy Story tie-in here to create the story, but like I said, I'm bad at telling stories.
