Sample Finished Models
We built a few of our Sketchup designs over the holidays - enjoy!
Design time = time to design the model in Sketchup
Build time = time to print, cut out and assemble the model
Name: The Calgary Tower
Design time: 2 hrs
Build time: 4 hrs
Name: The Glorious Pagoda
Design time: 45 mins
Build time: 1 hr
Name: The Infinite Museum
Design time: Unknown (courtesy of Phil Shapiro, PCWorld.com blogger)
Build time: 5 mins
Model Building Tips
In the near future, I will take these and other tips, include some pictures and add them the 'Learn Waybe' page. If you have any suggestions of your own, please advise!
-Use both liquid paper glue and a paper glue stick. The glue stick is optimal for gluing the majority of tabs while the liquid glue can sometimes get tabs where it is difficult to apply pressure to the connection.
-If a face of a piece will not be exposed (ie it's purpose is to attach to another piece), you can cut a small hole in it which will let you put your fingers inside the piece when gluing it together.
-An unsharpened pencil is helpful when you need to reach into skinny areas.
-Crease fold all the bends in the piece before gluing it together - it will make assembly easier.
-Using the glue stick, glue all the tabs while the piece is still flat after crease-folding - this will make assembly faster.
Justin
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