Final Group Construction 1

In our group we decided to start the construction by breaking down our chosen space into smaller bits so we could work out how to make them so that it would be easier to make in smaller sections to put togther at the end to create our overall structure. The sections are madeup of frames created from lengths of 3 by 1 which we then nailgun MDF sheets to once we have cut them out using the wall saw. This makes the sections strong but light so we can move the pieces once weve started decorating them. For the stairs we started with the side panels and added supports in between to stand them up whilst we add risers and treads. We cut off any excess at the edge using a router which gives it a clean smooth finish.

 

 

I think we worked well within our group and we managed to work on our piece without overcrowding, we had equal amount of jobs and each of us was prepared to use the different equipment when needed. Our piece was quick to construct because it was similar structure for all the separate parts once we had worked out the sizes we were able to cut out the parts quickly.

 

Once we had constructed all the parts out of wood we covered the parts that we were going to need to shape in sheets of polystyrene, this meant we could add the detail we needed easily but it would still be light enough to move. We accounted for the thickness of the polystyrene in our original measurements for the sections, so by adding the right thickness of polystyrene it made it the right size from our technical drawing and model.

So that we would be able to add history to our scenery we decided to also make the bottom step from polystyrene because this would make it easier to shape to add wearing/weathering. This would mean that the steps would not be able to be used they would just be a show piece, for this project that would be able to happen but if we wanted to make them functional we would have to think of an alternative solution.