When it comes to developing the scale model figures, possibly the most important piece of equipment for this aspect of the project was an accurate scale ruler. This ruler needed to have a 1/25 scale section as that was the required scale for the model box design of this project. For the figures of this project, we began by deciding the heights of each individual character of the performance and drawing them with the use of the scale ruler on pieces of card. These sketches were then cut out, with stands added to the back, and placed on a scale model of a stage to gain an idea of how they would appear in a performance area.
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| 01. Card figures on stage model |
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| 02. 1/25 scale card figures |
For the final 1/25 scale model box, we were required to make a series of character figures to depict a scene of our choice within the play. These figures were to be constructed using wire and modelling clay. We began by using two lengths of wire, twisting and bending them into shape, to create a central wire armature for the figures. Once these were finished, the clay could be added to them. This was achieved by placing the clay on the wire armatures in small layers and sculpting them into shape. Eventually, the final layer is added to the figure and carved into shape. Once these were complete, they were placed in a mini-kiln oven and baked. After the clay had set and cooled, the models could finally be painted.
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| 03. Wire armatures |
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| 04. Kiln ready clay figures |
