Model Frame

My drawing and maquette was scaled up by 3.

We first build a rough frame of the of the model out of MDF wood to get the basic idea of shape. There were various methods in making the shapes; either to crop them by hand and alter them accordingly or crop them through the laser cutter. However the major set-back while using the laser cutter is the limited space available for the material to fit in.

Most parts were therefore cut using the bendsaw and sanded.

The two halves of the "hemisphere" were made using different thickness of MDF in order to create a sense of depth.

Plastic tubing were used for the stand.

The basic MDF model was later coated with emulsion in order for the main paint to stick. Plastic accessories needed to be sanded first before applying emulsion.