The most popular way to build a Walsh construction simulator is with a 3D printer.
If you’re looking to build your own custom build, the 3D printing community has tons of options.
Here are our tips for 3D-printing your own Walsh Construction Sim.
1.
Select a design.
Walsh ConstructionSim’s builder’s menu will display a number of designs.
Choose the one that matches your budget.
If the price tag on the model is a little high, you may want to look into a DIY model.
2.
Choose a scale.
Walsh construction simulators are typically made with a scale that’s too big or too small for your specific needs.
If it’s too small, it can make building tricky.
If your scale is too big, you might have trouble keeping your model in line and maintaining balance.
Walsh’s scale is based on the amount of sand required to build the building.
3.
Select materials.
The materials for a Walsh Construction Simulation model are the same materials used for a normal building, but with the added bonus of being able to build in 3D.
The wood used in your building is made of real wood.
The concrete used for your walls is made out of reclaimed concrete.
The brick is a mixture of recycled bricks and brick.
The mortar used in the building is a mix of mortar and cement.
The steel is cast into the mortar and is made from steel and steel-capped concrete.
These are the materials you choose to use in your model.
The best part is that you can print your building right at home.
For more information on how to print your own model, check out our guide to 3D Printing Your Own Walsh Construction Sims.
4.
Build your model with the help of the 3DS Max and Maya toolset.
For the most part, the Walsh Construction Studio is designed to be used with the 3ds Max and/or Maya software.
This will make it a lot easier to get your model to fit your needs.
5.
Add a few more features to your model using the built-in Maya and Maya Pro tools.
In the Walsh Studio, you can choose from a number or list of built-ins, including a built-out water pump.
You can also add an extra feature that allows you to change the angle of the floor to simulate a staircase.
You’ll want to check out the built in Maya and the built option in the 3d options menu.
If using a 3DS, you’ll want the built mode to be enabled.
If not, you’re free to disable the built feature and the other built options, and then add them again.
6.
Make sure your model is in good shape before starting to build.
If there are any problems, be sure to check to make sure the building has all the correct materials, as well as that the walls are in good condition.
You should have a good foundation for your build, and your model should have all of the right details.
7.
Take a break and see what you build!
To get your building to the finish line, the building simulator will automatically take a break, so you can get some air before you start the next build.
The built version will stay paused, but the free version will automatically resume and make your next build as smooth as possible.
8.
Save your building as a .obj file.
You don’t need to download a 3ds file for this.
You may have already downloaded a 3d model, but that’s where the trouble begins.
The 3d files can have a lot of data, so it’s best to save your model as a simple .obj.
Then, open it up in the Maya editor.
You won’t need the 3rd person camera feature, so this will let you get your hands dirty without having to use a third person camera.
Open the file in the built version and you’ll be ready to begin your next project.
You could even save it to a local file, so that it’s easy to open and inspect later.
If all goes well, you should be able to make your first build in no time.
If things aren’t going as planned, it’s important to take a minute to look at your model, and make sure everything looks good.
Make it count!
When you’re finished building, you need to make the next one!
When your building has finished, save it as a model file.
This is where you can put all of your saved details and the building model files in one place.
Next time you start your next building project, take a look at what you built.
Are there any problems you need fixing?
Let us know in the comments below!
Share this article