WOWWWWWW!!! That looks nice Cherokee69. Keep up the good work. It will look really nice when you get it finished, and placed with the garage and chicken coop. I'm sure Dr. Geep is beaming with pride in you. Just out of curiousity, how "heavy" is the resulting obj file? I want to create a house too, but was wondering if making it in Poser would result in a smaller obj, than in a modeler like Silo, Max, etc? Thanks, -The Starkdog

depends how detailed you model it the above appears to be every beam used in the frame of a real house and then adding walls? dont quite see point as the beams would be covered up? unless im wrong but whether its done in poser or another modeller, the obj file would be same size, its the same data, unless the model is changed into something different

Looks like real framers have been at work!

great job

Awesome Job,It's going up very nicely.I hope you hire a good Electrician..lol..

Message edited on: 05/09/2005 06:52

That's the "magic box?" ................ WOW!!!

You're making it do things that I had not even imagined.

Be careful though, I'm not sure that it's fireproof. ;=]

Lookin' (very) good !!!

cheers,
dr geep <---------------- beaming with pride
;=]

P.S. What, you haven't worn out that measuring prop yet?
Maybe it's time for a new one, hint, hint. ;=]

" That's the "magic box?" ................ WOW!!!" Yeah it sure is Doc...well, there are alot of them in that chimney..plus..another one that I made that has 4 morphing sides. Created that one from a magic box and your pyramid tut.

You're really getting to be a master Poser builder! ;=]

If it wasn't for your tuts, I'd never have gotten this far.

That 4 sided morphing box is also used for the rafters so I could get the cut ends at the correct angle.

Message edited on: 05/09/2005 07:17

O.o Wow, impressive work !

So, um ......... who says that you can't model with Poser? Huh, huh, huh? ;=]

" So, um ......... who says that you can't model with Poser?" It sure wasn't me.

Obviously !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;=]

this is looking really great! i love the detail you're putting into it.
here's some humble suggestions to increase the reality of it (from my own building experiences):
chimney shouldn't be centered on the ridge, it should be offset so the ridgepole stays one piece (i see the original was on an outside wall) & i assume you'll be extending it to the ground in the final design.
don't forget nailers for the tin roofing.
some windows in the addition room still need cripple studs above & below.
roof trusses need crossbracing & gable end studs.

but i repeat: this is REALLY looking good. what a great project! kudos to you & to geep for his tutes.

Jan, Thanks for the suggestions. I realize there are some things that aren't right but, I'm copying the house that my grandparents built around 1920. The chimney is exactly where it is on the real house....plus, I have good reference...I'm living in it.

Running the ridge beam through the chimney is not a good plan and won't pass Code. I would recommend a program called Chief Architect at http://www.chiefarchitect.com/ for anyone seriously interested in architectural software.

Message edited on: 05/13/2005 07:47

Editorial Note -

Fireplaces were built in the center of a house so that the house would have "central" heating; maximizing the amount of heat that stayed inside the house and radiated in all directions.

A fireplace built on the outside wall of a house will lose some of it's heat to the outside and would not be as efficient.

;=]

I have to say for a house that was build in the 1920 it still looks very strong and sturdy.Your Grandfather did a excellent job:)

fantastic!!!! & by gum the chimney DOES run thru the ridge..........& i see you won't need nailers or crossbraces either! keep us posted on your excellent work. this is just amazing for poser.

That's absolutely beautiful !!!

How many (magic) boxes have you used?

I get a commission on each one that gets used, ya know. ;=]

Lookin' really, really good !!!

;=]

Message edited on: 05/20/2005 22:40

Ever get it done? ..... Yes, you will. And, when you do, you will have a masterpiece! ;=]

I'm just watching and waiting to move in..LOL...Keep up the Excellent Work..Very Impressive

Hi Stan,

It's ....... Lookin' good !!!

re: " ... I'm surprised I'm able to remember where I am with each one ... "

Just keep the dimensions correct so the different parts fit together and you will do just fine. ;=]

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Hey Doc,

I've made sure everthing is created is the same spots. I've done some tests to make use everthing (house, foundation, and front porch) will line up correctly when they are all put together and so far, everything works good.

I really didn't think this one was going to take as long as it has. The other 4 buildings didn't take this long but, for me, it's worth it.

One of my relatives (he married my 1st cousin) is a local artist around here and he does alot of pen and ink drawings and watercolors of old building and homes around here. His web site is "here". He hasn't seen these buildings yet but when I get it all done, he will.

Keep up the great work on your house tutorial. I know you'll be glad when that one is done.

Stan

Message edited on: 05/30/2005 10:17

Hi Stan, I checked out his web site and it would appear that your 1st cousin-in-law is a very talented person. I am certain that he will appreciate seeing the product(s) of your labors when you show them to him. cheers, dr geep ;=]

Message edited on: 05/31/2005 21:59

Hi Stan,

The "nerves" thingy ... done there, been that! ;=]

If you need to "leave it alone" for a while ..... that's ok ..... if it ain't fun, then don't do it.

I think you're doing a real 1st class job and I love the attic vent and eve brackets.

BTW - You're not cheating now and using Wings3D or something ....... are you?

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

P.S. Did you get my IM?

Message edited on: 05/31/2005 23:31

Doc, That's the reason it's taking so long, plus my work schedule takes alot of my time too and by the time I get home, sometimes I don't even feel like opening Poser to work on it. Anyway, since it's nice weather now, I hate being stuck inside. Wings3D? Nope, don't even understand how it use that or any other 3d modeling program. That's why I was so excited to be able to do this....in Poser. Got the IM and just replied. Stan

WOW!!! It just keeps gettin' better 'n better! ;=]

Message edited on: 06/03/2005 22:35

Yup, or try increasing the board's thickness. ;=]

Hey, you know Doc, I hadn't thought about doing that. Have to giv eit a try and see how that does.

Ya just gots to think ouside the (magic) box, ya know. ;=]

Message edited on: 06/06/2005 08:35

NaySayGuy wanted me to tell you this:
"Ah HA!!! ..... Dat's purdy cool!"

Excellent job Stan ... to bad you can't make models using Poser. (ha ha) ;=]

You are really becoming a "master" carpenter.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Beautiful ... and I like the new arms better. ;=]