  Nainrouge Member Username: Nainrouge Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 209.104.146.146 |
As an admitted addict of Google Earth, I was happy to see that they are going 3D. I wanted to try out their new toy - Sketchup http://sketchup.google.com to create some 3D models of local landmarks. Does anyone know where to find blueprints or at least footprints of Detroit buildings? Since these models are to be eventually added to Google Earth, they should have the correct dimensions. Thanks! - The Nain Rouge | ||
Gmich99 Member Username: Gmich99 Post Number: 98 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 24.208.243.207 |
I have been playing with the program for a week or so. Very cool. | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 32 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 65.42.16.138 |
I cant figure out how to pull the footprint of the building from Google Earth and copy it into sketchup. I'm told this is possible, but I cant figure it out. Can anyone help me out? | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 654 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
Does anyone else feel just a little bit nervous that the Nain Rouge is playing around with 3D models of local landmarks? | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 47 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 68.40.195.233 |
detroitstar, i'm still waiting for the mac version... BUT what I would do is search google for "sketchup guide" or "sketchup faq" and see what you find... every hour that passes there is someone else making some fan site guaranteed... this looks sweet as hell. .andy. P.S. if you just want footprints, try www.skyscraperpage.com (is it "theskyscraperpage.com"?) or just go the the website of buildings... | ||
Wolverine Member Username: Wolverine Post Number: 150 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 24.231.201.120 |
I have blueprints of the Broderick Tower. I'll try to upload a scan that shows the building's groundfloor footprint, with dimensions. Andy, why not download the free trial version of sketchup from the official website. That one runs on a mac. You get 30 days to use it, and by then the google version might come out. (Message edited by wolverine on May 12, 2006) | ||
Wolverine Member Username: Wolverine Post Number: 151 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 24.231.201.120 |
Here you go: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=145244331&size=l It's only the roof plan, but it's good enough. You can enlarge the image to view more detail. The furthest plotted dimensions tell how big the footprint is. When you start creating the top of the building, you can use the dimensions closest to the walls. I would search for the other plans and elevations, but everytime I unroll them, they start to tear because they are so old. Hope this helps. (Message edited by wolverine on May 12, 2006) |
