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Being an architecture student and a future architect requires multiple skills, one of which model-making. Architectural models are a good way of presenting a 3D version of your architectural design, interior design, or urban design project. They give you a sense of how the different elements will feel in reality combined together. Besides, they are easier to perceive for other viewers, especially those with no experience in architecture. So, here we will give you some tips on how to go on about your model to make it that best it can get.

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We will discuss the scale, the tools, the sequence, and the aesthetic presentation. We will, also, give you some budget saving tricks. So, let’s get started. What will you be modeling? First, you need to comprehend the nature and size of the project you will be modeling.

If the idea is mainly in the form, then you need to focus on the base material that will show best your form, regardless how it shall look from the inside. Some other projects, like houses, for example, may require a model that shows the design of the facades and the inside layout. So, here you will be dealing with more details. If it is a model for an apartment, for example, then the inside is all that matters. Urban design models are a completely different case.

You will be modeling entire neighborhoods so the level of details required for the architectural elements in the model is much less. Image via: www.newindiahobbycentre.com Tip 1: Be careful not to cut yourself, especially with the precision knife, and keep the first-aid kit by your side. Tip 2: Make prototypes for all the different pieces and then use them as templates. It makes the cutting much easier and faster. Tip 3: Before going for laser-cutting, try to do the manual work and get the sense of it. It is an irreplaceable experience.

Second, the assembling: Now, that you have all the pieces cut and ready, you need to know the best assembly tools. So, here is what you might need, and, of course, depending on the materials, time, and budget, you can decide.

• Glue Sticks: They are cheap and easy to use but not very strong. They only work with paper and they might not give you a permanent result. • White Glue: There are non-toxic white glue products which stick materials strongly and neatly.

However, it takes a while to dry. • Tacky Glue: It is like white glue but thicker, so it’s stronger than the normal white glue, and it, also, dries faster.

• Hot Glue: It dries the fastest and gives a strong bond, however, you need to be cautious while using it, since the hot glue can burn you. Also, since it dries fast and strong, you can’t afford to make mistakes. Finally, the glue guns tend to have a short life span. They break easily and need to be replaced. • Wood Glue: Obviously, you will need that if your model will make of wood. You need to clean the excess glue immediately because it stains. • Double-sided Tape: This tape sticks on both sides.

It is strong, neat, and adjustable, but be careful when placing it because if you try to remove it after, it will tear away the paper or the foam board surface. • Glue Syringe: When using glue, these could be very handy. You can fill them with white or tacky glue, and use it right on spot. The model will come out neat and stable. Tip: While the glue is setting, you can temporarily use straight pins to hold the pieces together. Now, it is time to discuss the presentation.

What to use for finishing materials in architectural models? Outlook Msg Viewer Serial. This step might require a bit of creativity on your side. After all, there is a large variety of materials that can be represented differently. However, the most common way to represent the finishing material is to. Image via: www.newindiahobbycentre.com • Print bitmaps of the tiles or bricks in the right scale and measurements and stick it accurately to your foam board walls. • Instead of printing, buy from the available variety of available • Corrugated paper sheets can be used for roofs.

They can also be used for some wall finishes. • Thin transparent plastic sheets, also known as clear sheet print, can be used to indicate glass. • Balsa wood strips can be used for wooden screens and other wooden finishes. • The brownish color of the cork sheets might also give a general impression of wood. • For colored surfaces, you can paint the paper or foam board by color sprays. • You can also use colored sticker paper, which is available in craft shops. • If there is too much of a certain color, you can just buy colored foam board.

The filling is white but the smooth surface is colored. Tip: Don’t overdo it. Think carefully of what you would like to reflect from your model. Too many materials, and especially the stickers with no texture, will look artificial. Just show what is important. Now, let’s tweak the model with furniture and some landscape elements.

How to furnish and landscape your model? Starting with the furniture: You can buy the ready-made stuff, but they can be a bit pricey, and if you would like to show your own designed or customized furniture, they won’t do. So, you can start making your own furniture.

• Clay is one of your best options because it is easy to shape and handle, and besides, it is cheap. • Small thickness (1mm) foam boards can, also, be used, and colored.

• Colored foam sheets are a good option since they are easy to handle. Use thickness that will make it stand. Image via www.alibaba.com Now, to the landscaping. Here we have flooring, vegetation, water elements, and lighting fixtures. As for the flooring: • Flooring tiles, just like with finishing materials can be bought or printed. • Roads with white markings can be drawn or you can buy the ready-made strips • The height of the pavements or sidewalks can be shown by a layer of thin foam board, or according to scale.

• Water elements include pools and fountains. • For water, you can simply use blue paper sheets and cover them with thin transparent textured plastic sheets or just clear sheet print if it is a small surface.

• For the fountain, you can model it as a piece of furniture with same suggested materials. Vegetation includes trees, shrubs, and grass. You can • Buy the ready-made small grass mats, trees, and tufts. • Use actual moss for grass indication. • Spray sawdust with grass-green color and make your own moss. • As for trees the skeleton or the trunk part can be made of: wire, toothpicks, or straight pins.

• The green mass can be made of green colored cotton pads, cork balls, sponge, or foam. Check this tutorial on how to make wire trees, you will get the idea: As for the lighting elements, you can simply use. Lakeshore East Model – Image via www.chicagoarchitecture.org • White headed straight pins And if you want to actually illuminate your model you can use • Micro LEDs • Tiny glow sticks Finally, here are some general tips that will help you with your model making • Wash your hands frequently, not stain your model or your hands. • Make sure to work in big enough space so that you can move freely. • Work in good lighting conditions not to hurt your eyes or make mistakes. • Print your plans and use them as a base for your model to build it faster.

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