What plugins should i use to model this(attached) vanity

comatose

Hi, I am trying to model this vanity unit exactly from a scanned image for a render. any suggestions how i should do it and with which plugind? Btw the sink is the issue.

here is my model if anyone wants to look at it- i havent done much.

cheers E

comatose

and the model

vanity1.skp

TIG

There are lots and lots of 'vanity basins' in the 3dwarehouse - do a search. Also http://www.us.kohler.com/tech/cadsymbol/symbols.jsp?module=All has CAD models of most types of bathroom fittings too...
BUT if you must model a 'sink' from scratch then I suggest that you see tutorials like those for making things like 'cars' [ http://www.sketchucation.com/the-basics-of-car-modeling-in-google-sketchup/ ] or perhaps 'furniture' [ http://www.sketchucation.com/creating-a-sof-in-google-sketchup/ ] - these will cover similar curved forms with symmetries, even if they are not 'vanity sinks' directly.

It can all be done by hand... but if you have some basic sections in 3D through the sink, drawn as curves, then my Extrusion_Tools or Fredo's CurviLoft, SD&S etc might help flesh out the 3D form for you....

comatose

@tig said:

[attachment=0:3h4ia44a]Capture.PNG[/attachment:3h4ia44a] There are lots and lots of 'vanity basins' in the 3dwarehouse - do a search. Also http://www.us.kohler.com/tech/cadsymbol/symbols.jsp?module=All has CAD models of most types of bathroom fittings too...
BUT if you must model a 'sink' from scratch then I suggest that you see tutorials like those for making things like 'cars' [ http://www.sketchucation.com/the-basics-of-car-modeling-in-google-sketchup/ ] or perhaps 'furniture' [ http://www.sketchucation.com/creating-a-sof-in-google-sketchup/ ] - these will cover similar curved forms with symmetries, even if they are not 'vanity sinks' directly.

It can all be done by hand... but if you have some basic sections in 3D through the sink, drawn as curves, then my Extrusion_Tools or Fredo's CurviLoft, SD&S etc might help flesh out the 3D form for you....

Yeah- I tried some vanity units from the warehouse but the client wanted the one in the catalogue.

thanks for the links- i will follow the tutes and check out your plugins. i have until next week to complete the renders so plenty of time.

cheers

TIG

If you know exactly which one the sink is you can at least get some images of the thing in plan/elevation and model it like a 'car' example ?

TeKnoel

Don't forget to check the manufacturer's website. Sometimes a company will provide models for download and not post it on the wharehouse.