Today I started construction of the house. Having already completed the sketch model in card, I already have the dimensions worked out, however because I'll be using a selection of materials extra planning will be needed. The main body of the house will be made from 2mm clear Perspex. this will then be clad with 1mm white Styrene.
Perspex
Available of thicknesses, colours, effects and textures.
Can be hard to cut, depending on thickness, with a scalpel but can also be cut with the band saw or circular saw.
Can be polished, sprayed with cellulose or enamal paints.
Can be bonded with Dichlo, Solvent Free glues, Superglue, Uhu, Contact adhesive and tape.
Can be bonded to card, styrene, perspex, foamex, cork and blue foam.
Same principles for measuring and cutting stryene can be used for perspex.
A scoring blade can be created by filing a hook into the back of a blunted blade.
This can then be dragged across the perspex several times creating a break line. The break is quite sharp with this thickness, but for smaller or thicker piece the Vargas Saw can be used.
The basic shape of the house begins to take shape.
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