Model Building

Wow, when can i say i last built as model....well it was back in the day when Hansie lectured design in my first year... after that year we progressed to 3d drawings, and 3d renderings took the norm.

starting off with sketchup, and finally CAD 3d, models took a backseat. Model building proved to be an acquired ability, either you have or you don't. Luckily for me, I'm versatile.

I'm currently in the process of assisting a friend...the deadline is looming and I'm learning new tricks in this trade. Detail is key in creating a well built model, not only does this show ones creative mind set, but it is a reflection on the student.

Creating clean cut lines is no joke, attention to detail is perfection. There are now a number of ways in which models can be constructed, personally i prefer to print out each of the sections on a4, then paste it onto the cardboard, thus creating a template from which to work. another option whereby one passes the manual cutting process is by having the templates laser cut...this is perfection at its best, but it yields a costly price tag, and for many students, its a no go.

Gluing the pieces is another issue...only certain glues can be used...many turn a dirty yellow colour which can give the completed model an unsatisfactory finish. The use of a syringe allows for precision

Ill post a few photos later on of the completed works.