Continuing with some swine influence.

LOL Hambulance!

Hey there,

Took a look at the thread because I am intrigued at looking at challenges when they are running.

I agree this isn't a challenge, but, looking at Peterbilt's profile it says he is 7 years old. He may just not understand. I have seen some of his other requests for renders too. No need to give up Peterbilt, but, this might be some encouragement to start learning some rendering. I am just learning too, but if you are making these models at 7 years old then when you are an old man like me you'll be cranking out some awesome stuff.

Don't be discouraged, just use this as an opportunity to learn.

Peace,

Jon

Saw your model and it looks great.

Reminded me of this video I saw the other day...

Not willing to step into the Starwars / Star Trek conflict so I'll just step back from the video.

@solo said:

@unknownuser said:

it'll never fly . . .

Wanna bet?

It will do loop-da-loops, I'll even post the video footage to prove it.

I am sure Solo loves a challenge. Looking forward to seeing this bird in the sky.

Hi Ron,

I am interested in seeing your models as you continue to learn. There are some very helpful folks here.

I am sure you will be publishing some vintage models soon!

This model looks beautiful! Great work.

are the dimes...

Coins indents - Coincidence

Nice Boo! Door Jam!

the dimes...?

nice ipod!

Solo you are correct, should have made it a historical document. It was Swine Flu

That granny looks peeved to be chained to that sign. pet peeve.

Just found this thread the other day. Made me chuckle thought I would try my hand.

render looks great. Electric Chair?

is the key to Cutlist having all the model as components?

Dave,

Thanks for your feedback and details on your work flow. Your use of components makes all kinds of sense, I'll keep the flip for joinery in mind in the future (Granted I have never built anything with joinery and really don't really know what I need to do).

The next project is to build some drawers on casters for under a king size pedestal bed I built a year or so ago... I think I will need some help so I will post my model and look for some feedback before construction here. (Would like to use some sort of joinery for solid drawers).

Eric,

Thanks for your note. Your post about the bed you built inspired me to get this up here. How did you create your cut list? What do you use for rendering your models?

Hi Rich,

Wardrobe looks great. I will comment on use rather than construction. I have 2 kids and have built 0 wardrobes. I echo Dave's comments re: 3rd drawer a small upper drawer would be handy.

Not sure how you are thinking of how the shelves on the right will work. It would be handy to be able to change the shelf heights as your needs change no idea what the products or methods are called that let you do this ...

The section on the left for hanging clothes looks big for a new born - 3 year old you may want to consider adding a shelf at the bottom that could be used for toddler years and removed when the clothes are big enough to warrant it.

In thinking down the line not sure if there is anything that you could do now that would account for your child opening and smashing fingers in the drawers when they start to crawl and cruise around. My el cheapo solution in the 'Tupperware Drawer' in the kitchen is chucking a 2x4 on edge behind it so it won't close. You may want to ask the builder to have something that you can anchor the top with so it won't topple. Eventually you'll want to train them to climb in their drawer at night by themselves, don't want the thing falling on them as they climb in.

Post your final design would love to see it.

Hi there folks,

I was so excited to find the woodworking group. I have enjoyed seeing your posts and seeing your models I have much to learn from so many experienced folks.

I have been using SketchUp to help in designing a couple of projects around the house. I just built a set of Queen Sized Bunk Beds for my kids. The bottom bunk is going to double as a crib for my 1 year old son. I built it so I could remove the side rails of the crib just in case I need to find somewhere else to sleep for the night

I wish that I had found this group earlier because I am sure I could have benefited from the expertise here.

I saw CutList 4.0 mentioned as a useful plugin and think this would have been useful in the purchasing stage. I have installed it but it seems my work flow in designing my model doesn't really work well with how I have created my model. I would like to go back and play with this so I can get my mind around it for future projects. If anyone wants to give me a hand I would appreciate it.Kids Room with Bunk Bed

I built it out of Spruce that I gave lots of love to with the Ryobi 1/4 sheet sander that was on special at the Home Despot, with 5/8 mdf for the sheet material. I blew the budget on the hardwood dowel for the crib sides, I think it came in around $300. The plan is that if one of the kids eventually ends up in this room by themselves is to transform this into a loft bed by removing the bottom bunk. This was built in a weekend with a borrowed chop saw, my neighbours shop smith (drill press and table saw)the sander and a drill (throw in some clamps and a little glue too).

I would appreciate any constructive feedback and would love to hear about your SketchUp work flow specifically for woodworking.

I am ignorant about rendering if anyone wants to help point me in a direction that I can use on a PC with Vista and preferably for free I would love to hear about options.

Here are some pics of the model below...

Here are some pics of the real deal...
Note the ceiling fan (has been disabled and am waiting for my electrician buddy to help me move it)He's going to help with the wall sconce that needs to go too

Just found the woodworking forum and saw your plans / build. Looks Great. I actually just designed a similar bed but as a Queen Bunk Bed, that can be converted in the future to a loft style if we move one of the kids to a different room. I need to get some help rendering but maybe I'll post the project here too.

Hey there folks,

I am really interested in how I can incorporate the use of CAD in this case I have downloaded what was suggested above? Can anyone point me in a useful direction so I can learn / incorporate CAD into my work flow. I realise that CAD mastery requires a lot of time and expertise... That isn't really what I am looking for but how I can better work in 2D and to generate drawings that could be used as plans to improve my modelling.

I think in this case I am looking backwards to get drawings of what I have now modelled.

Here are some of the "drawings" I was able to create for my friends but any suggestions on cleaning them up?

I would appreciate any constructive feedback...

Jon

Gai,

Thanks for the reply and I am currently downloading the CAD software you recommended. I have played a little with the 2D views and have found I have had trouble getting clean dimensioning for the drawing and would love to alter some of the line weights for a nicer 2D presentation. If you have any thoughts recommendations they would be greatly appreciated. My general ignorance in SU isn't helping either. Are there any better 'styles' for 2D presentation in SU?

Thanks,

Jon