Simplified model to help plan an art exhibition.
A London based artist asked us to produce this simplified model of two gallery rooms to help her plan an upcoming exhibition. With an overall width of 900mm, we designed it in 3 sections that could be fitted together in compact cardboard box and shipped overnight to her London address. You can see the three separate sections in the photo above. The model was made from 3mm white acrylic but she asked us to paint two of the walls dark blue which was part of the exhibition design. When the artist received the model she sent a message to say “It’s perfect and exactly what I was after.”
Incorporates addressable LEDs for controllable lighting.
The brief for this project was to produce a physical model based on a CGI image of a stylized townscape which featured on the client’s website. This meant we had to create our own CAD from scratch for each of the building types based just on 2D screengrabs . We then produced the physical models using our laser cutters and conventional architectural model making techniques before finishing them in colours to match the on-screen images. We also had to incorporate addressable LEDs so the client could create flashing illuminated routes along the roads in varying colours and internal illumination of the buildings. Addressable LEDs can be controlled from your PC or even from an Ap you can download on your phone.
Tablet controlled illumination of individual plots.
We had no sooner completed our first project for this major developer in the retirement sector than they immediately asked us to produce a second model for this much larger development. Both models had fully interactive lighting which allowed the sales agent to illuminate individual plots from a touch-screen tablet. We also incorporated filters for 1 bed, 2 bed, ground floor or first floor apartments which is a particularly useful feature for when a customer has specific requirements. There was also an All Lights On option.
Model for industrial testing facility in North Africa.
We completed this project a few months ago but the client didn’t want us to post any photos of the model before their official launch so we’ve had to wait till now to feature it in our Recent Projects blog. At 1:250 scale the model was approximately 1m x 1m square and had to be shipped in a custom-built flight case to the site’s location in North Africa. The strong colours were added to indicate the varying functions of the components across the installation.
Large industrial model for National Grid
At over 2m x 1.5m this large industrial model was commissioned by the National Grid to help with staff training and forward planning for installing new equipment on site. The model was made in two halves and supplied with a custom-built storage case for each section so they could be safely stored away when not in use. The model was made at 1:220 scale, the equivalent of Z scale in the railway modelling industry. This allowed the client to buy model vehicles and figures online to add extra detail to the model.
