topic Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub in Modeling

Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Chris Grantham — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:46:35 GMT

My boss would like me to model this bathtub. I honestly don't have the foggiest idea where to start or if it is even possible without advanced GDL scripting knowledge, which I don't have. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!

-Chris

Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:51:12 GMT

I think this could be done using a complex profile wall for the sides,
a slab for the bottom, and several barrel vault roofs to trim the top
edge of the tub. Alternatively, a mesh saved as a library part with
a mulz -1 command at the beginning of the 3D script could be used
as an operator in an SEO to trim the top edge of the tub.
Peter Devlin

Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Richard Morrison — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:01:59 GMT

Or you could start with something found online, like this. Then modify it as needed. You might need AC11 with the SketchUp plugin, though.

Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Dwight — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:13:33 GMT

I'm using a complex profile shape to slice the top.

Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Chris Grantham — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:54:08 GMT

Thanks for your help! I am going to give the sketchup a shot first, then I'll try the complex profiles.

Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Dwight — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:27:56 GMT

Here's a better view of that cutter.

Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Dwight — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:30:05 GMT

The swoop passes diagonally over the top to get the non-symmetric profile edge

Re: Modeling an Odd Shaped Tub

Chris Grantham — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:36:20 GMT

wow, that is pretty slick Dwight. Thanks!