You can't really move around the object in a 3d universe with pen and paper, though.
[QUOTE=Gulen;44083218]You can't really move around the object in a 3d universe with pen and paper, though.[/QUOTE]
You can if you use your mindbrain.
(I like to work out my concepts in my head... I can visualize them really clearly, I just can't... make them.)
is this a good place to ask for advice on building a scale-model of a building
i have 0 experience with this stuff but the project is due in 5 days so i need any help i can get lol
[QUOTE=Ganix565;44109942]is this a good place to ask for advice on building a scale-model of a building
i have 0 experience with this stuff but the project is due in 5 days so i need any help i can get lol[/QUOTE]
Are you building it in a 3D CAD programme, drawing it by hand (ground plans/elevations etc) or manufacturing one by hand/machine? (laser cutter, 3d printer etc)
yes, i have the building modeled in sketchup already
[editline]3rd March 2014[/editline]
oh, i misunderstood
i am using sketchup to plan it out for being built irl
So what are you actually stuck on? I'm a bit confused here, sorry. (More info the better!)
If you need help drawing out the plans, (using sketchup etc) presenting it in an optimal way, plotting out areas of the building etc, I've done a bit of that. At university and on my freelance work I've taken 1:25 scale models and had to re-draw them in AutoCAD so that we could essentially 'explode' the model, cost and create cutting lists and plot individual areas of the model for manufacturing in a 1:1 scale.
Whereas if you need structural/architectural help then I'm probably the wrong person to ask.
well, i've never ever built a scale model of a building so i have no idea where to start
i don't know what materials to use or how to build it, that's about it lol
[QUOTE=Ajacks;44060021]A new toy came in the mail today!
[img]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a345/ajackss/soldering_zpsfe0eddd5.jpg[/img]
I love it.[/QUOTE]
How well do you like it so far? Would you recommend it?
[QUOTE=Ganix565;44118869]well, i've never ever built a scale model of a building so i have no idea where to start
i don't know what materials to use or how to build it, that's about it lol[/QUOTE]
Oh I get you now! (Sorry my brain doesn't function too well in the morning)
So, you're using Sketchup to design it and then you have to manufacture it into a model. Well that's pretty easy enough.
First thing, you need to decide on a scale which works best for you and for what you're designing. I typically use 1:25. If the building you're designing is quite large, then perhaps use 1:50??
As for building the model, you can either: Simply print off your scaled sketchup plans, cut them out, spraymount them onto thick card or 3mm model foam sheet and then cut them out with a craft knife. If you have an entire ground plan of the building, spray that to the base of the display board. This part is called the 'white card model' phase where things can change before you would submit a final design. The final design (in some instances) would be painted & textured to look like a real scale model of the building.
Or you can simply cut out the walls/features from thick card or foam sheet with a craft knife and then supply your printed out ground plans with your model for reference.
As for constructing the model, refrain from using glue. I often use sewing pins to secure the foam sheets together. This allows you to remove sections of the wall so that people can get a better look inside the model. Or if they don't like certain sections of the model, you can easily change them without tearing bits of glue off your model!
wow that's very helpful, thank you
unfortunately, the only craft store near me does not have the 3mm foam, but i did manage to get some larger foam boards that i plan to split in half
now the only question i have is:
how would i "print off" my sketchup plans? i'm only a novice sketchup user and am not well-read on these things
[QUOTE=Ganix565;44118869]well, i've never ever built a scale model of a building so i have no idea where to start
i don't know what materials to use or how to build it, that's about it lol[/QUOTE]
You could try corrugated cardboard. It is fairly robust and inexpensive.
that's a good idea, i don't think the foam i got is going to be good enough
printing out designs now, then i'm gonna cut it all up and see what happens
Yeah I mean any card will work. As I mentioned, the white card model phase is basically showing the preliminary designs as to how the building will look, how it functions etc. This is where things can change, modifications can be made and so forth.
The final design, would be the final model. Fully detailed, textured, painted etc.
I wouldn't worry too much as to how it looks (build quality of the model). Most of the scale models I've worked with are shockingly bad. I only use the model as a reference to scale, colour and texture. The ground plans/plots are the main thing we use when we build it to a 1:1 scale.
Don't forget to post some pictures, I'm interested to see how it turns out. Best of luck!
thank you, it's going pretty badly heh
turns out, the stuff i got was floral foam and the shit is crumbling all over my room and desk
luckily i have a ton of pizza boxes stashed just for something like this, so i'm cutting them out and taping the printed designs on them
i am building the chernobyl sarcophagus by the way, which is turning out to be terribly difficult because almost all chernobyl pictures are taken from one angle so the sketchup part was tough, but i think i got it decent enough
my next question concerns the designs: how would i make the 3D raised edges and such? it's kind of hard to explain, but the papers i printed are from 5 of the 6 angles: front, back, left, right, and top. like this:
[IMG]http://puu.sh/7jK1u/b7955c664d.png[/IMG]
how would i go about creating the raised edges? or should the whole model be flat?
[editline]5th March 2014[/editline]
this might be a better example
[IMG]http://puu.sh/7jK6W/a6b5d0cb90.png[/IMG]
Ah yes, you probably picked up Oasis foam. Yeah, that's not the correct stuff. :v:
I'm not sure what you're referring to when you mean the raised edges, you mean these?
[thumb]http://i.imgur.com/as2ACX5.jpg[/thumb]
Maybe if you source some thin card, say from cereal boxes, cut out the edge/facing, but leave scored flaps so you can glue it onto the roof.
Kinda like this.
[thumb]http://i.imgur.com/mlz34ET.png[/thumb]
i think the best i can explain it is: how can i make the model look like this:
[IMG]http://puu.sh/7jMEf/84a00e4c41.jpg[/IMG]
instead of:
[IMG]http://puu.sh/7jMGm/6d01f5d571.png[/IMG]
i already tried once and messed it up real bad, but i'm going to reprint everything tomorrow and try another approach and see if i get any closer
Build it modular!
Essentially build [URL="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=net+box&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=NiwXU_69FqXmywOP0IKwBQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=933#q=card net box&revid=1329671391&tbm=isch&imgdii=_"]card net boxes[/URL] and then place them onto the base of your ground plan.
You may well have to simplify certain parts of the building, but you'll still be able to build the angled roof buildings because the net design wouldn't change.
(you'll need to add more flaps, I've only shown one, where you can glue the walls together using them)
[thumb]http://i.imgur.com/il9EJrs.png[/thumb]
If you got time you can make smaller rectangle tubes and slot them into the side of the scale building wall like this for added detail:
[thumb]http://i.imgur.com/mxY1jfl.png[/thumb]
Also, keep all your screenshots, print them out and hand them in with your model.
Mmm... Architectural visualization. I've considered doing that for some of my university's buildings, but I can't find the time.
Speaking of which, why don't we have a general design and architecture thread?
brah you're amazing
[IMG]http://puu.sh/7kHVn/19118e36d6.png[/IMG]
decided to explode my model and make a box of each major feature
in the process of sorting them all out and printing them out so i can attach them to some proper poster board
i feel like i'm finally getting somewhere, this is amazing
Mom wanted lighting under the kitchen cabinets so I added a light switch next to the toaster outlet and ran low voltage wire through the ceiling and down to LED strips under the cabinets.
[IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/ballsandy/around%20the%20house/IMG_5371.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=stuky4ever;44121507]How well do you like it so far? Would you recommend it?[/QUOTE]
So far I absolutely love it. I've taken the air vacuum off the iron, but besides that it's a joy to use and for the money I don't think you could do any better. If you don't need the reflow gun you can get a less expensive model, but I would recommend this iron.
Made myself a work table in my shed, been making lots of cool stuff with it! Got an airgun on the go and I'm designing an XY cnc table and an oscillating steam engine at the moment.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/CK7La5V.jpg[/img]
Made my girlfriend a couple of silver rings for her bday:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/ahtlle8.png[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/BItqhnj.png[/img]
[QUOTE=MIPS;44156541]Mom wanted lighting under the kitchen cabinets so I added a light switch next to the toaster outlet and ran low voltage wire through the ceiling and down to LED strips under the cabinets.
[IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a166/ballsandy/around%20the%20house/IMG_5371.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
That's quite nice, but I'm more curious about why you strapped on an old diving helmet to take the picture.
So I bought a cover for my Nexus 5, but it lacks the one thing I've been looking for: Magnets. My phone has this feature, where if you have a cover with magnets on the right hand side, it'll lock and unlock the phone when you open and close the cover. So, is there some kind of magnetic strips that I could use for this? I need about 10cms.
Did a cmos battery replacement on a Gameboy cartridge, my first ever solder job and it shows, couldn't get the fucking solder to stick so well, it just wanted to hang on to the iron, and desoldering the previous battery took a lot of time, I think my soldering iron is too weak at 15 watts, the battery does stick but i am afraid it might fall off if put under vibration.
[t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45707598/isuck.jpg[/t]
I looked up a few youtube tutorials and such, but I dont think they helped me a whole lot
15W is pretty low, I think I bought one for like £6 and it's 35w, you should consider re-investing I think.
[QUOTE=chaz13;44162385]15W is pretty low, I think I bought one for like £6 and it's 35w, you should consider re-investing I think.[/QUOTE]
Damn, I dont think i can return it without the receipt, oh well i have plenty of money, i can just buy another one, doesnt hurt to have two if i have to work with heat sensetive components.
[QUOTE=Big Dumb American;44159961]That's quite nice, but I'm more curious about why you strapped on an old diving helmet to take the picture.[/QUOTE]
This is what the world looks like through a $10 fisheye lens.
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