3D Outcome: Process 2

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This post will show the continued process of making my 3D model and the final outcome.

To create the steps leading up to my building I made templates for the shape using paper first. I used a material known as grey foam to make the steps. I traced out the shape on to a block of grey foam and then used the hot wire tool to cut out the shape. The shape isn't as perfect as I would've wanted it to be and the process wasn't smooth as the wire snapped off at a point but I was able to make the steps.

 
 
I also stopped by the wood workshop to cut a 470mm by 500mm board for the base of my building


Since I wanted a white model I decided to paint the steps white as well and then glued them together, before glueing them to the board. I used PVA glue for this


After that I traced out my path leading to the building and began to paint it. I used masking tape to avoid painting over the line


Finally, I glued the fake grass I had ordered from Amazon on to the remaining space on my board. I made sure to distribute it well around the whole board.


 
 


I then glued my model on the board and then I was done

Here is an image of my model next to my paper prototype

 

 

For my first attempt I am okay with what I have done, although I think it could have been better. Presentation wise I don't think it is neat enough or very well finished as I expected it to be and I did have some challenges with assembling the pieces together. I used hot glue to piece the parts together but they're a bit off centre and the glue can be seen. Next time I would try my best to make the pieces close in shape to avoid the glue being seen. I also should've been more careful with the clear acrylic as it stained easily. Making the petals themselves was successful and I like the shape as it represents the protea flower well. The steps are also not well done because they are not smooth, I should have used a cardboard template to perfect the curved shape. Some of these mistakes are due to me not being used to the equipment but I believe as I use it more often I will get better.





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