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@sawduster said:

Then I guess you wouldn't be interested in seeing the tool chest I just completed.

actually i would like to see the tool chest. im always interested in looking at shop made tools and jigs because each one is unique and built from a different perspective than mine are. what a coincidence, i just finished building a rolling tool chest for the job site and used SU to design it. it is a utility piece built for strength and function but with a few well designed aspects that make it work better than most store bought units i researched while designing it.

oak is a plentiful wood that is easy accessible and beautiful to look at. when used in moderation it can be real enjoyable, even to work with but when used excessively and without regard for smart design it can become very boring, heavy and even a strain on the eyes to look at. the house where i built the oak media cabinet was a good example of excess to the point of nausea. it had every cabinet made from oak all with the same style and trim profiles. the kitchen, baths, library, office, den, bedroom furniture and assorted tables were all made from oak with a clear polyurethane finish.

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There are many needs in the 3D warehouse. I was just doing a rough plan for a friend who is thinking of adding a porch to a cabin and I would have loved to be able to pull in some furniture and appliances to show how the space works, but what I downloaded from the warehouse was . . . like you said.

It would be great if there was a collection of properly scaled, models of common items. They should be available in a variety of file sizes. A refrigerator should be available as a box with a line on it to show massing and traffic patterns, or showing some detail to show what the kitchen environment might feel like, or fully detailed for those trying to be photo realistic.

If it's out there somewhere, let me know.

I don't think you would find any argument amongst forum members here that the vast majority of models in the Warehouse leave a lot to be desired. A 9 MB car might be fine for a teenager to mess around with...when it's the only model in the scene...but try importing one or two to liven-up an architectural rendering and you have real problems.