Jordan_styrene_Final

The key to this project was careful measuring and procedure. It was very easy to get lost if you did not know your next move. I began by sketching each piece individually so I could decide where each piece would go and which piece/pieces needed to be there when it arrived. I cut the three pieces that required circles by using the drill press and circle cutter. From there I glued the two back pieces to the base and added supports. I quickly learned the 20mil front panel was not strong enough so I needed to build a stronger 40mil wall for it to rest upon. By taking careful measurements I wrapped the "Tail" of the 20mil front panel around the side. Next I cut and welded the side strip between the two back pieces. Finally, I cut a 1/4 strip in the top piece and wrapped in over. I then sanded and removed the pencil marks with bleach.

jordan_styrene_process

Jordan_styrene_process

Jordan_styrene_process

Jordan_styrene_process

Styrene Progress

I began the project by making a mockup of the structure to make sure that everything would fin together. I took it apart and cut out the final pieces that I will put together tomorrow after cutting the small holes out on the drill press.

Final Compact Wheel Loader

Here are the final pictures of my cardboard CAT.  I'm very pleased with how it came out because cardboard can be difficult to use sometimes.

Progress on the styrene project

I forgot to take some shots of my pieces before I started assembling them unfortunately. I numbered all the pieces on the diagram of the object and on the piece itself so I would know where to place it. I assembled the majority of the object today in class and now I will begin finishing it by making some paste and then sanding down all the edges. Here are some pictures below.

Jordan_styrene_process

So far, I have squared my pieces of styrene and cut two parts.

i chose 3 different size styren 20 for the top bendy part, 40 for the front, and 60 for the bottom and back walls so it will be harder and more stable 

update

the progress i have made so far on my project is that i realized tat cutting the styren to make it have a perfect shape is harder than it appears so i have re made some of my pieces more than one trying to make them perfect, so before i start putting the pieces together i at least want to have the bottom and the back wall perfectly cut or very well done

Cardboard Can Be Fun

If they can make boats out of cardboard that work then we should be able to make sleds out of cardboard too... fun with cardboard all year round.

Project Progress

I have cut out several pieces for the project and have started putting the model together. I have found that the weld on pours out alot faster then i have thought it would which has created some problems.

Styrene progress

Project 2

I got the bottom and back together. this project doesnt seem that difficult. I think it just requires patience and time.

Project 2 Progress

Here is what I was able to finish in class on Monday.

Finished Crane

Here is the Finished Crane. The Rear canopy and crane rotate 360 degrees

Project 2 Update

Here is an update of my work for the first day of the second project working with styrene plastic. I successfully cut out several faces that compose the larger object. Tomorrow I plan to attach them together using weld-on and supports. More updates to come.

Cat Project Update

Here are a few visuals that show my approach and process during the Cat Construction Project. I started out with the large basic shapes like the shovel and its arms, then worked my way back to the cab, then treads, engine plate and base plate. I made the arms and treads movable parts on my machine. 

Eliot Coven Project 2 Blog 1

Today in class I got a significant amount of work done. I started by purchasing 20, 40, and 60 mil. pieces of styrene and a bottle of weld on. I planned on using the 20 mil for the curved pieces and the 60 mil. for the flat structural pieces. I bought 40 mil. just in case I might need it somewhere down the road. I closely examined a previously made model that was in the display case to get a feel for what sort of process I would take and to get a 3D view of what it actually looks like, this was very helpful. I planned on laying each piece out on paper and then transferring it to the styrene but found that this was an unneeded and time consuming step. Instead, I began laying out pieces straight onto the styrene, making sure they were all square. I got all my pieces laid out and cut two of them before class was over. I found out that scoring the lines multiple times cuts down on sanding and scraping. In the next class I will cut the rest of the pieces and begin to cut structural elements, such as 45 degree angle inserts for the inside of my model.

Finished Cardboard Caterpillar

The front shovel slides out.

I'm tempted to paint her iridescent lavender. I considered adding rhinestones but I think that would be too much.