Google Sketchup Tatra ExPo Camper

[sprale]

I've been having fun using Google's Sketchup this year. I'm not experienced with 3D modeling, but this app makes it simple. Mac and PC versions!
I've modified a Tatra 815 8X8 I found when searching the 3D Warehouse. I tinkered around with the idea of two roof-top tents to increase living space.
It's a really cool tool for wrapping your head around what a finished project could look like.

Tatra 815 8x8 C&C
Tatra 815 8x8 Expo

[Willman]

So.....when is the build going to start?




Nice google job!

[Metcalf]

How much room do you need!??!?!?!

Cool sketch by the way!

[adrenaline503]

I was going to start a thread, but I'll just hi-jack this one. I can't get sketch-up to run on my vista HP laptop. I know its my fault for not having a mac... Anyway, it loads to the tutorial pop up then locks up. Any ideas?

Great pic btw. You could put in a bowling alley or a lap pool.

[sprale]

I was mostly looking to see what the physical size limits of the Tatra were. It's not likely realistically scaled, but it's close enough. I liked the idea of a roof-top tent, maybe with ladder access to the internal living space. Adding another was just for fun.

I like my space. I have a family of four. I grew up in a full-sized custom skoolie, on the road for weeks or months every year. You've got to love your co-inhabitants in 200 sq. ft. And everything's bigger in Texas, so why not dream big!

As for the Vista bug, yeah, get a Mac!

[Indiana Drew]

I was mostly looking to see what the physical size limits of the Tatra were. It's not likely realistically scaled, but it's close enough. I liked the idea of a roof-top tent, maybe with ladder access to the internal living space. Adding another was just for fun.

I like my space. I have a family of four. I grew up in a full-sized custom skoolie, on the road for weeks or months every year. You've got to love your co-inhabitants in 200 sq. ft. And everything's bigger in Texas, so why not dream big!

As for the Vista bug, yeah, get a Mac!

Wow - Interesting approach! How much head room do you foresee? Having interior access from the roof tents would be key for convenience.

[subaka]

Just joined this forum, I am very interested in seeing your drawings. I am planning on aquiring a Tatra 8x8 very soon, would love to see your ideas. But the link doesn't work and the pix do not come up!

[bajajoaquin]

Links not working (and I'm on a Mac).

Can you post a couple of pics?

[Overland Hadley]

Links not working (and I'm on a Mac).

Until yesterday this thread was 3 years old.

[bajajoaquin]

Until yesterday, I paid attention to that sort of thing!