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The Lodge Pt.2
Posted on April 18, 2017 by p.j.
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”

  1. 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.)

    1. 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.

  2. 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.

    1. 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.

  3. 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.

    1. 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.

  4. Mikey

    That really looks good! Can’t wait to see the inside.

    1. p.j.

      You’ll need a reservation. The lodge is booked months in advance.

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