Modelling from 2D [basin]

utiler · 10 Jun 2009, 03:32

Hey guys,
I have a series of fixtures and fittings i want to model that are available in 2D dwg format.

I've attached a skippy containing the plan, front and side of a 2D imported file and was wondering how is the most efficient way of creating the 3D?

I recall seeing a short tutorial a while back of car modelling where 2D lines in plan and elevation were lined up and somehow used to map the surface but for some reason I can't find it!!! And it was before Chris's Loft tool was released...

So anyway, any ideas would be much appreciated.

BTW, attached is a pic of the basin in question....

Many thanks,

solo · 10 Jun 2009, 04:35

ummm...you forgot the skippy.

utiler · 10 Jun 2009, 05:49

oops......

Basin.skp

utiler · 10 Jun 2009, 22:43

Any ideas.....?

TIG · 22 Jun 2009, 23:04

Look at some of the car tutorials on how to model a 3D car from 2D plans/elevations. A basin is no different.

utiler · 22 Jun 2009, 23:18

Thats what I thought, TIG. But do you think I could find a good car tutorial!!!

Thanks for the reply.

EDIT: Just found one on 3DWH... Thanks TIG!

idraft · 28 Jun 2009, 23:58

Can you point me in the right direction here. Which car vid did you look at?

I too am looking to model a vanity with basin..
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=20161&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

cheers Jeff..

utiler · 30 Jun 2009, 00:28

Try starting with this one, Jeff.
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=de3c151d9d1209fc5ef6f8ebfad7f16

And a few youtube vids....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkmnICiHDU0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBI_SXWoOjc

Cheers,