Trailer Design Program?

[MuleySam]

I will keep it simple. What program did you use to design your scratch trailer? If there is one for free on the internet that would be great.

Sam

 

[loren85022]

Google makes Sketch It. Its free, simple and really good way to conceptualize any trailer build. The library has good number of components to download.

 

[Ryan_S]

Google SketchUp actually.

http://sketchup.google.com/

Works pretty well once you get the hang of it.

my trailer design, so far.....

 

[Titanpat57]

Google Sketch Up hands down.....


Also watch some of the tutorials...it'll speed up layout time.

Here's some samples...nothing fancy..

 

[loren85022]

It's nice to see I ain't the only one who draws elaborate trailers

 

[Titanpat57]

It's nice to see I ain't the only one who draws elaborate trailers

Unlimited funds and no job would certainly help the dream come to fruition..:victory:

 

[rynosurf]

Google SketchUp actually.

http://sketchup.google.com/

Works pretty well once you get the hang of it.

my trailer design, so far.....

How do you post your sketch after you have created something?

 

[Titanpat57]

How do you post your sketch after you have created something?

Position it where you want it in the Sketch Up screen, hit the "print screen" button. Open MS Paint and hit Cntrl-V....that should make the image pop up. Be sure to name it, save it a .jpeg format and not .bmp.... the forums don't like a .bmp format for posting.

 

[Ryan_S]

How do you post your sketch after you have created something?

1. File > Export > 2D Graphic.
2. Pick something like JPEG or PNG.
3. Save it somewhere.
4. Upload to photobucket.com
5. :sombrero:

 

[Antichrist]

There's more to designing a good trailer than just drawing something that looks good.
I've found Trailers: How to Design and build to be useful.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Trailers-How-Design-Build-Structure/dp/0914483323"]Trailers : How to Design and Build. Structure [/ame]

 

[rynosurf]

Position it where you want it in the Sketch Up screen, hit the "print screen" button. Open MS Paint and hit Cntrl-V....that should make the image pop up. Be sure to name it, save it a .jpeg format and not .bmp.... the forums don't like a .bmp format for posting.

1. File > Export > 2D Graphic.
2. Pick something like JPEG or PNG.
3. Save it somewhere.
4. Upload to photobucket.com
5. :sombrero:

Thanks!

 

[MuleySam]

Thanks

That is just what I was looking for.
It took me a bit to get use to the program but it is working well.
Need to figure out how to do an array.