The sketch model of my design is now complete (structure only). I haven't made any of the surrounding buildings to set it into but might do at a later date.
What I've discovered from making this is that there are a lot of the 'domino-tooth' pieces to be made and put in place. It's taken me approximately 3 days to make the maquette, using only grey card and PVA glue. The purpose of the sketch model is primarily to gain a greater understanding of how the structure will look when complete and outline obvious difficulties I might have in its construction.
One of my greatest concerns is actually the shear number of 'domino-teeth' that I'm going to have to make. I'm yet to count them out individually but I should think there are at least 100+, all of varying sizes, angles and slant - all important things to be considered while making them.
Another concern I have is the possibility of using the laser-cutter being gone. I had originally planned to laser cut each piece of the structure's walls but, since I've chosen to make them out of wood, possibly cedar or oak, this is less likely because of the unavoidable scorching from the laser. With that in mind, I think it's now much more likely I'll make them individually using the circular saw and hand-sanding.
Although more time consuming, I think I'll be able to make it as accurately as the laser and avoid ruining the wood.
This might, however, mean the baseboard will require a laser cut outline of small holes for the teeth to slot into at their respective angles - the angles being created by making a two-tier base with the lower board shifting the teeth in one direction or another by being offset from the top surface's holes.
(picture of sketch model to be added)
Wednesday 13 October 2010
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