How to Design a 3D LEGO House in SelfCAD
LEGO produces a variety of playsets that allow users to construct buildings, houses, vehicles, and scenes using LEGO bricks. These sets come with instructions for building specific models, and they often include LEGO mini-figures and accessories to enhance play. A LEGO house is more than just a construction; it's a creative journey in the field of interlocking plastic bricks.
Among the various 3D modeling software options, the selection of the right platform can greatly influence your creative process. In our interactive tutorial for modeling LEGO houses, we have chosen SelfCAD, as it's an easy to use program and you don't need to have previous experience in 3D modeling to use it. Get to know how SelfCAD works in the video below.
Below is a simple guide to help you through each step in the SelfCAD workspace. To get started, create a new project and open the workspace.
From the File menu on the top toolbar, click Import:
Click Load Object from Tutorial:
On the top toolbar on the Edit menu, select the Ungroup option:
Deselect all the objects and select the mesh_113 (1)
:On the toolbar, click on the Move tool and set the X axis to 0 and Z axis to 60:
Click to select the mesh_114 (1) and deselect mesh_113 (1)
Use the Move tool to move the selected object. Set the X axis to 0 and set the Z axis to -60:
Click to select the mesh_113 (2). Deselect mesh_114 (1). We select the object and deselect the other one in that order so as to keep the operation that was going on to work. For example, to keep the Move tool in operation without clicking on the Move tool again.
On the Move tool, set the Z and X axes to 0 in that order:
Essentially, this is the process of using the various SelfCAD tools to arrange the objects in order that form a house.
Click to select the mesh_113 to select it. Then deselect the object mesh_113(2) by clicking on it:
On the toolbar, select the Rotate tool and rotate the object by setting the X-axis to 90:
Select the Move tool on the toolbar, set the Y axis to 50, and set the X axis to 0:
Click on the Union_1 to select it. Then click on the mesh_113 to deselect it. Select the Rotate tool and set the Z axis to 220:
On the Move tool, set the Y axis to 155:
Set the X axis to 0 to move the object to form the roof of the LEGO house as shown below:
The next step is to click on the mesh_318 to select it. Then click to deselect the Uniuon_1:
On the toolbar, activate the Rotate tool and set the X-axis to -115:
This is to finish the part that forms the roof. Activate the Move tool and set the Z axis to -60:
On the Move tool, set the Y axis to 155:
Click on the “X” to close the panel:
There you go, the LEGO house done in SelfCAD is ready:
This guide shows you why SelfCAD is great for making your LEGO house in the digital world. SelfCAD is like a starting point for making your LEGO dreams come true, and you can be as creative as you want.
If you're just starting with 3D modeling or if you're already good at it, SelfCAD is perfect. It makes designing fun and easy. You can work together with others, share your projects, and use any device you like, making it super convenient for your creative journey.
Enjoy powerful modeling, rendering, and 3D printing tools without the steep learning curve.
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