The project Karl has been working on is finally completed. He turns it in today for grading. This is for his 3D Studio Max class. This class basically teaches students how to build 3D objects on the computer and then build a physical model in real life. It also teaches you how to use different materials to build a physical model. He has been trying to explain to me how he has to make the project to scale. His project has a scale of a quarter of an inch which equals one foot. For example: In the 3D model the walls are 15 feet tall, where as the walls on the physical model would only be at 3 3/4 inches.
Karl chose to use foam core and matte board. Thank goodness Grandpa had several x-acto knifes where as Karl stole a set from him. He cut out every piece of this project by hand. He also cut each window out and put Valium paper on the windows so he can put lights inside the building. Each step of the staircase is a separate piece and glued together. Even the steps are slanted.
Of all people I would never have expected my son to be going to all the big hobby stores. He has been spending a lot of time at Hobby Lobby. He even looked through the floral department and bought the fake plants to use on his project. He cut them down to size. He would call me each time he went to the hobby store and tell me all about the stuff he finds there. He even bought his sister a really nice scrapbook to match the baby decor.
I am really looking forward to having him take this building to school so I can have my living room back. He has taken up the entire room with all his materials and tools. Not to mention the table that is right in the middle of the room....
I am very proud of Karl and his accomplishments, he will be graduating in September with his Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. As of right now he has 2 years of perfect attendance and has been on the honor roll the whole time. If he gets an A on this project it will put him on the Deans list. Way to go Karl keep up the EXCELLENT work.
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