3D Image Report

3D image report

I had to make a 3D model of my form of transport, the Japanese Shinkansen. To do this I needed to use a 3D model making programme. The one I used was called Google Sketch up.

I had to use a lot of the tools provided in the programme. I first had to draw out a rectangle using the rectangle tool, as a base for my model. I then used the push/pull it tool to make this rectangle 3D. This would be the carriage of the model. I copied this shape to make a second carriage.

I then had to make a number of rectangles on this shape to make doors and windows. So that I could see through my windows I had to use the paint tool, go to translucent and pick which effect I wanted. I decided to choose the sky reflection effect. I also used the paint tool to colour the doors and the sides of the model. On the roof of the model I decided to make two large see-through windows. I used the same method to make these windows and I used the same effect. To make the front of my model curved, I had to use the arch tool. The window here was slightly more difficult to make. I had to delete the face of the curve and then make a number of small rectangles at the edges. I then made another small curve where the window would be. This created another face which I turned translucent. This created my window.

I also added two arched windows near the front of the model. I did this by drawing two lines, horizontal and linear, using the line tool. I then used the arch tool to make a small curved line which connected the two lines. To make this shape a window I used the offset tool which gave me a smaller size of the same shape. I put this inside the window and coloured it in translucent, using the paint tool again. I repeated this on the other side.

Finally, I added lines around my model as a design.