Modelmaking: Finishing SkillsModelmaking: Finishing Skills

A Case StudyA Case Study

Any model is only as good as the finish!

Throughout a project,

the preparation of surfaces must be carefully considered.

Any weakness may have a knock on effect later on.

An architectural model can require a large number of different techniques and processes. The modelmaker must know the correct material and method of use at every stage.

In this exercise you will work your way through an existing project project and identify the materials and processes required to produce each stage of the model.

• Surface Preparation• Surface Finishing• Landscaping and Detailing

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Vehicles

Transfer Detail

The Base

• This model requires a smooth contour surface