The American Architect
Vol. CXIV
Wednesday, August 28, 1918 Number 2227 Model Making in the Drafting Room
By Royal Rook TO help the architect and engineer to construct
models of his projects, the different methods and materials that enter into such work are described, all of which can be used to advantage in the office of the average architect. Such materials as bristol board, compo board, card board, glue, photographic paste, paints, brushes, shellac, sand, gravel and sponges are required. These can be obtained almost anywhere.
Since different types of models require different scales of construction, it is thought best in the present discussion to consider each example separately. Some general consideration of method may be helpful, however.
As it is difficult and undesirable to make use of plaster of Paris in the office or drafting room, on
account of its untidiness—and this applies also in the case of glue and piece moulds—bristol board is suggested as a substitute. As many different thicknesses of bristol board are available, it is well to secure a sample book from a dealer in paper and cardboard, in order to select intelligently the variety that is needed. There is a further advantage in that if it is desired to design or draw on this board with ink or water color, the sample may be tested before ordering.
In building up contour maps and topographical models a cheap grade of paper box board should be used. It can be had in nearly all desired thicknesses to meet the need of scale intervals, and cardboard need only be used to cover a surface that is not over two or three square inches, as there is no strength
Copyright, 1918, The Architectural & Building Press (Inc.)
STUDY MADE FOR THOMAS HARLAN ELLETT, ARCHITECT
Base, plaster; buildings, bristol board; cardboard roofs. Trees made of sponges and dried goldenrod.
Vol. CXIV
Wednesday, August 28, 1918 Number 2227 Model Making in the Drafting Room
By Royal Rook TO help the architect and engineer to construct
models of his projects, the different methods and materials that enter into such work are described, all of which can be used to advantage in the office of the average architect. Such materials as bristol board, compo board, card board, glue, photographic paste, paints, brushes, shellac, sand, gravel and sponges are required. These can be obtained almost anywhere.
Since different types of models require different scales of construction, it is thought best in the present discussion to consider each example separately. Some general consideration of method may be helpful, however.
As it is difficult and undesirable to make use of plaster of Paris in the office or drafting room, on
account of its untidiness—and this applies also in the case of glue and piece moulds—bristol board is suggested as a substitute. As many different thicknesses of bristol board are available, it is well to secure a sample book from a dealer in paper and cardboard, in order to select intelligently the variety that is needed. There is a further advantage in that if it is desired to design or draw on this board with ink or water color, the sample may be tested before ordering.
In building up contour maps and topographical models a cheap grade of paper box board should be used. It can be had in nearly all desired thicknesses to meet the need of scale intervals, and cardboard need only be used to cover a surface that is not over two or three square inches, as there is no strength
Copyright, 1918, The Architectural & Building Press (Inc.)
STUDY MADE FOR THOMAS HARLAN ELLETT, ARCHITECT
Base, plaster; buildings, bristol board; cardboard roofs. Trees made of sponges and dried goldenrod.