3D model in progress.
It seems that my years of architecture classes have paid off for something after all! Sitting down in front of a friend’s CAD workstation seemed to be like getting back onto a bike after 10 years. You just don’t forget.
After just a short time, the 3D model of the subway entrance is coming together nicely. Obviously, there’s a lot more work to do and I have to walk a fine line between detail and not-possible-to-produce.
If nothing else, it’s been nice to see this rotating around in 3D on the screen. We’ll have to see where this can go.
Filed under: Scratchbuilding, Structures , 3D, 3D modeling, kiosk, model, model railroad, model railroading, N Scale, subway
What program do you use for CAD design?
This was done in AutoCAD 2009. But I’m looking for an alternative because AutoCAD is pricey and I won’t always have access to using my friend’s computer.
I actually have been playing with Google SketchUp for a few days. For someone without a CAD background, I find it very useful and not real hard to learn. It has a free version. I actually was in the midst of writing up a small blurb about it when I first saw this post — I’m working on a custom passenger station.