B.5. Technique Prototypes
In the first stage of fabricating the design, the group chose to use MDF as material. MDF was strong enough to hold itself and yet not too heavy. Although the sketch model was not very neat, the group could agree that the model was successful. The individual parts when put together created a smooth surface which also highlighted the curves they were generated from.
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On the second attempt Ivory card was used. We were hoping the small thickness of ivory card would allow us to have a smoother movement through out the model. The main problem with using ivory card was that it failed to support its own weight and the model could not stand on its own and extra reinforcement was needed.
Due to double curved lines in our design we chose to use hinges to allow the straight members rotate. This technique allowed the model to move which was both a positive and negative outcome. As each part of the model could move, if they were fixed to each other, by moving one part, the rest of the model could also move in harmony with other parts. On the other hand additional parts will be needed to control this movement.