Slow Progress

Since my last post progress hasn't been as quick as I would have liked, due to inductions in the workshop which restrict me from using many machines that I need.

However I have managed to start the build here is an image of what I've accomplished so far (in terms of the physical model).

As you can see I have two walls constructed and the base has been cutout and marked. I have also cut three bits of acrylic tube out ready to be shaped. The only challenge I have is to make the left wall taller as it is 3mm to small due to the way it was constructed using a circular saw. I plan to cut a small bit of MDF and stick it on top, this sounds untidy but all will be hidden in the finishing stage once it is clad with styrene.

The piece of yellow foam is a test sample, I have never used this type of foam before and wanted to know what effects I could produce to make realistic looking rock work.

This was produced by carving out rock shapes from a block then sand blasting. I really like the weathered effect it has produced and am considering using the same technique for the rock work on my model below water level. I think I will sand blast further away from the foam next time to give me more control over the final result.

I have organised what my research should involve in the first few pages and designed the layout and done the first page:

Jobs to do: -

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Continue Model Construction
- Left Wall
- Walkway
- Acrylic Tubing
- More tested rock work samples