I sometimes find that I need to expand my basic model in order to get fine detail. I set it up initially at the size I want then use the Scale Tool to make it larger. I expand the width and length by the same number, say 5, increasing it to 5 times the width and breadth of the desired final model. …

If you add the Unit you can scale to exact dimensions. The default is Percentage but adding the unit of measurement changes it to those units. You can even use metric and imperial in the same movement, x,y and z separated by a , or ; depending on your regional settings. [image] Sho…

Thanks, Box! That will help a lot!!.

You could also use the"Dave-method" for this. No need to scale back down!

Don’t know Dave’s method. Can you point me to it? rh

Here you go. [image] The Dave Method Tutorials The Dave Method is the clever use of components popularized by @DaveR to avoid the tiny face issue. Sketchup fails to form faces when edge segments get down around the 1/1000" mark. However, tiny faces can exist so the work…

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DaveR October 17, 2021, 7:45pm 6

Here you go.

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