Hello all,
I have a question for you regarding modeling of filigree stair railings. Can you please give me tips or instructions on how to best model this railing. I would be very grateful
Many greetings
Boris
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From my practice, I have concluded that there can be no universal strategy in the construction of such handrails. But still there is something universal. I build the steps, find the locations of the balusters, build their axes (vertical straight line). Knowing the section of the handrail, I calculate the desired height and cut these vertical lines (axes of the balusters). At the ends of these lines I draw a curve, which will later serve as a rail to build the handrail. At the ends of these vertical lines you can build horizontal lines perpendicular to them, equal to the width of the handrail profile. This does NOT ALWAYS help at the turning point, but it works for sure in the other sections. It takes longer to plot the ribbon along these lines and figure out where the difficulties arise. And this is where pure creativity begins. You can build a geometrically correct handrail at the place of the turn and it will look disgusting. You need to use all the techniques of the program and build a comfortable product.
Hello Andreas,
Thank you very much for your detailed description and photos. Your railing looks great! Very gladly I will try your method and hope that I make it. You really have to reach into the trick box here, that you have a clean 3D model… 
Many greetings
Boris
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