Google discontinues 3D modeling support for geolocated models.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/3dwh/epXUQA2bJ2s/pw7G8E6wtZ4J

Looks like my modeling for the city is over.  I'll still create buildings but it won't be the same without the support.

Iowa Capitol

I'm revealing the big news that I've been keeping quiet for a while.  I created Burlington's   capitol building using Google Sketchup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TelsLKih6e0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8bGjXgVq7I

I constructed he model using a combination of plaque images, old photographs, and book material to create an accurate model.

In addition to this, I also wrote a book about the history of the building, my thoughts behind it, and the model that was constructed.  It will be available to purchase paperback on Amazon within a few days.   You can purchase the paperback and ebook through these links.

 https://www.createspace.com/4444087

http://www.amazon.com/Capitol-Politics-Religion-Clashed-ebook/dp/B00F7NHEYA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379266567&sr=8-1&keywords=vern+ancelet

And you check out the book's Facebook page for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/FirstIowaCapitol

Big project

Sorry for the late response to this old blog but I have some current news.  I'm currently finishing up some pieces of a big project that I'm working on.  The project isn't ready to be revealed yet but it will in due time.

New project

A while back, I decided to do a new product.  The new product is to write the businesses hours, write down phone numbers, write down addresses, and take photos. They are then published through Google's Places search section.  For example, I did the post office here in town because of two reasons: finding the phone number was difficult and finding time to go down there when its open is usually difficult.

Originally when this place was searchable on Google, it had improper naming, there was no phone number, no buisness hours, no photos, not even an address was listed!  By having this in place, it would help people from around the area to not only get their business across to people online, but also consumers don't have to drive out to find these places and find that they are closed.

Mount Pleasant Street Viaduct model complete!

Its been a while since I submitted a model.  This particular model is the first bridge model I have ever created.

I gave up the first time around in making it, but afterwards went after the project again.  The bottom isn't exactly as the original, but it appears similar on top.

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=db1383c48415d0a4c5c7c95b8218678a

Super Moon and more

I haven't posted in here for a while so here are the updates that I and what future things I will be doing.

First, I observed the Super Moon last night.
http://youtu.be/HR6PLbj5Ekw
http://youtu.be/aX8Ppp_Nr_g
http://youtu.be/kMFvYMeKNDk

Also, starting June 5th and 6th, Venus will start its transit nearby Earth at Sunset, which we are able to see it passing by.
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/tran/TOV2012-Fig01.pdf

As for the aerial project, I found a much cheaper camera mount with a quadcopter, capable of carrying 10-15 pounds.  I may look into purchasing it fairly soon.

Recently, I've been listing businesses into Google Maps, such as their proper names, addresses, updated photos, even times and days of which they are opened and closed.

As for building model projects, I'm leaving it on hold for a while.

Back from Arizona

I came back Sunday afternoon from Arizona.  We just barely missed the snowstorm that rolled into Flagstaff.  Photos and video will be uploaded soon, however there are a few things that needs to be done before it can happen.