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I set out to create a visual reference for myself, to help me draw backgrounds when I'm setting up scenes in the lodge. I decided to use 3d software instead of drawing it traditionally so I could create it to scale and modify it as I developed it. Plus it allowed me to get more comfortable using 3d studio. I based the house layout on a floor plan I found in a catalog of homes dated 1902. It had room dimensions printed so it gave me a nice reference to size and scale. I modified the layout a bit, moving rooms and walls around, and added the train station/diner portion.
Tomorrow, we'll explore the ground floor interior.
8 thoughts on “The Lodge Pt.2”
Karen W
*swooooooooon* What a lovely place! I can just imagine an old, restored train caboose, used as a room. Or an old, restored train caboose, used as a private dining area. Or an old, restored train caboose, used as… eh, face it. Old, restored train cabooses are neat! Who cares what it’s used for? (Except a bear potty. That would be horrific.)
p.j.
LOL! That had to be the funniest routine I’ve read in a long time. you had me going till the unexpected punchline. Well played. Yes, I agree. Anything used as a bear potty would be horrific.
J.P. Keslensky
You need some 3D mud, moss and fungus to slap on the siding and roof for effect 🙂 Otherwise, it’s a real work of art.
p.j.
I could have. I was going to add detail furnishings to the inside, but these scenes were already taking a long time to render. Some rooms up to almost 1 1/2 hours.
H Stacy
Wow! and we get to see the interior tomorrow? I look forward to seeing your work. I will have to look into 3D Studio Max.
p.j.
It’s a program that’s not for the faint of heart. It does so much and I barely use 15% of it’s capabilities.
Mikey
That really looks good! Can’t wait to see the inside.
p.j.
You’ll need a reservation. The lodge is booked months in advance.
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