So... am I better off to assemble the basic shape (including forming the curved inside corner seen in the foreground) first, then laminate the other layers onto that, or build up the lamination while everything is still flat then form that into shape?Good idea. @Rhaven Blaack of course would go and laminate the heck out of this!
Don't you mean he'd greeble the heck out of this -- putting every and all the details in! I told @Rhaven Blaack has dream project would be to greeble the surface of the Death Star!Good idea. @Rhaven Blaack of course would go and laminate the heck out of this!
Exactly this.So... am I better off to assemble the basic shape (including forming the curved inside corner seen in the foreground) first, then laminate the other layers onto that
That is a bit easier since the parts are still flat but both is possible.So would I lay the strips end to end then glue bits of paper over the seams from the back side to hold everything together before shaping?
So do you have any tips on how to apply a scale 6'6" wide (0.195" actual) strip straight and even along an edge that's almost 30 actual inches long?Exactly this.
That is a bit easier since the parts are still flat but both is possible.
@Revell-Fan will have to answer this one, but I would just cut the strip, and laminate to thickness.So do you have any tips on how to apply a scale 6'6" wide (0.195" actual) strip straight and even along an edge that's almost 30 actual inches long?
How would you keep it straight over 30 actual inches of application? Would it be better to apply it in shorter pieces rather than strips the length of a whole sheet of paper? And I suppose the same questions could apply to the layers representing the parapet wall for the Departures roadway (the horizontal strip halfway up in the pictures above) and the column groups...@Revell-Fan will have to answer this one, but I would just cut the strip, and laminate to thickness.
I have no idea how to do it, @Revell-Fan is the resident designer par excelance.How would you keep it straight over 30 actual inches of application? Would it be better to apply it in shorter pieces rather than strips the length of a whole sheet of paper? And I suppose the same questions could apply to the layers representing the parapet wall for the Departures roadway (the horizontal strip halfway up in the pictures above) and the column groups...
That must be done anyway. If you do it properly you willYou could nake internal formers to get the correct shape and building strenght.
@Revell-Fan Thanks for the good tip here!COOL!!! May I suggest, when you start building you should work with a reduced scale. That way you save paper and if there is a mistake the loss is smaller. In addition a smaller test model will speed up the build process and give you a first impression on the final proportions. If something looks off you know pretty easily where to attack.
Another good tip! Cereal boxes are great to use for card models. Also, it's a good way of recycling Amazon and mail boxes! Thumbs up @Revell-Fan !That must be done anyway. If you do it properly you will
a) get a piece which is as solid as a rock
b) recycle lots and lots of cereal and amazon boxes (make sure they do not smell before you use them).