How to Make a Bowling Pin in SketchUp Using the Follow Me Tool

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Using the Arc tool

   One going one way, and one going the other way with less of a curve.
   
   Note the second curves placement in relation to the first curve.
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   Step 2: Create two arcs.

   Be sure all of your arcs are tangent to each other.
   
   When they turn green is when they are tangent.
   
   This will help the curves to be more seamless. ,, Then click on the Circle tool and create a circle that is larger than the desired bowling pin. , This will complete your basic bowling pin.
   
   Note that the top of the pin is a little pointy.
   
   The first arc should have been a little more round. , You will probably see a hole. , Orbit back to the front. , If you don't see it, click on View >> Toolbars >> Views. , This will select the entire object.
   
   Then go to Windows >> Soften Edges. ,, This will help you select the parts of the grid that you need to.
   
   Select three rows.
   
   You will probably have to experiment with this to get it just right. , Do this twice.
   
   Have the red stripes be about 3 spaces apart as well as 3 spaces tall. , Mark the Soften coplanar box and slide the slider to about 45 degrees or so.
   
   Whatever it takes to make all of the grid marks go away.
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   Step 3: Create another larger arc to complete the side of the bowling pin.

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   Step 4: Click on the Pencil tool

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   Step 5: hover over the top endpoint of the first arc and then go straight down and then over to complete the profile.

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   Step 6: Use the Orbit tool and orbit so that you are looking down on the pin.

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   Step 7: Select the circle (path)

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   Step 8: click on the Follow Me tool

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   Step 9: then click on the profile.

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    Step 10: Orbit to the bottom of the bowling pin.

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    Step 11: Click on the pencil tool and then click on both sides of the hole and that will cover the bottom.

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    Step 12: Click on the front view icon to be sure that your image is facing front.

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    Step 13: Triple click on the bowling pin.

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    Step 14: In the dialog box

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    Step 15: unmark the 'Soften Coplanar' and take the slider to 0 degrees.

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    Step 16: Zoom in closer.

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    Step 17: Click on the paint bucket and then select red and fill it with red.

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    Step 18: Triple click to select the whole pin and then go to the Soften Edges dialog box again.

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