bmthtrains - David Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Okay, so it's not technically railway modelling, but the principles are the same, so I thought I'd post a quick step by step photo guide of an architectural model I've just finished. 1. Make a base, this time walnut veneer over MDF 2. Add power... 3. Do a sh*t load of CAD ready for laser cutting 4. Wire up some LED strip 5. Frost the lighting core to get a soft glow 6. Spray the ground level floor plates 7. Rely on friends to post handy reminders before gluing anything... 8. Go cross-eyed making tiny details 9. Start threading columns and adding floors 10. Keep going... 11. And going... 12. Check your glazing lines up (within 0.25mm accuracy) 13. Mask the glazing and back spray the spandrel panels 14. Design and order some stainless steel etches, and you're done! And there you have it, 1:300 scale model of Lever House in New York. Not bad for four weeks work I think! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandman Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I can't imaging how big that would be in 1:76 scale. Lovely work, it also helps that you have a laser cutter for some of the more intricate work. Very jealous!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 David, words simply fail me so will you settle for wow plus wow again ? Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thanks for sharing, also I like the word 'spandrel' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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