DSDN104_Hand-in_project_2

Hero Model

This is the hero model I used from the previous project and I will be designing it through he use of adobe illustrator.

Precedent 1 for laser cutting

I took this image as a preceden because it relates to the word dynamic (the plane can taxi on the ground and fly-change) which was one of the words i used in the first project. I also picked it because I wanted think about how a bird like model could be constructed and which kind of joints I could take from this to reflect it onto my model.

Precedent 2 for laser cutting

This image I took as a precedent because it relates to another  couple of my words from the previous project (flowing and organism) and also because of its skeletal structure. I would like to take some joint ideas from this and use them in my model.

3DS MAX sectioning tool

Used the sectioning tool in class to take sections from my model and transfer them into adobe illustrator. Unfortunately I do not have adobe illustrator sections to show.

3DS MAX slice tool

Used the slice tool in class aswell to take slices of my model to put into adobe illustrator but they did turn out very well.

Concept sketch shape

I was told by a tutor thats I could sketch my plans so I did so and came up with this shape as a start.

Sketch model concept

I then started to experiment with transferring my sketches into card models and experimenting with some simple joints. This joint simply lets the wings slide right through the body, however it doesn't work very well because there is nothing stopping the two pieces from sliding around.

Sketch model concept

I then started to use more parts and experiment with holes and wire. This worked and secures the parts, but it was not aesthetically pleasing.

Joint experimentation

I then started to experiment with more complex joints that also created body like structure.

Sketch design 

 This is a sketch of how I would like my final model to look. the slots on the wings resemble the shape of a profiled airplanes wing. The shape is called airfoil. The black shapes on here are card which I want to colour black and the white is acrylic.

Sketch design refined

I have started to draw up plans of what the parts will look like and how they will fit together - see picture.

Final sketch of Model parts with measurements

                                                Final parts ready to be put into adobe!

Finalised sketch parts traced into adobe illustrator

These are my final parts that I have put into illustrator.  After i had scanned them in I then traced around them and used the ruler tool so I could get my measurements down to the millimeter. 

Illustrator file

File ready to be laser cut!

Card parts for painting

This is the card ready to be painted. I used two coats on each side, however I had to be very gentle with the parts after it was painted because of the card quality (layers started to peal off).

Final Render

Final model photo

Model with stand

I have designed this stand to go with my model which embodies all of my words. The organism or the wooden base (driftwood) which is connected to a 5mm metal rod (dynamic - change from organic to synthetic) and this rod has been heated with a blow torch in several places to get a consistent curve which brings in the last word - flowing.