Sketchup sliced

[Captain Sci-Fi]

Hi Fellow Sketch-uppers,

I need a little help with 3D modelling and want to compile a guide for everyone to use as a cross over tool from CGi to Physical modelling.

Is there a way to slice up a model and produce layers than can be made into bulkheads to produce a replica physical model.

Can this be done in horizontal and vertical planes?

The inevitable question is how?

If we could find away it would be useful for us all.

Lastly, could it be explained in simple terms to everyone so those not strong in computers could pick their way through it, a walk through of sorts?