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This is a 1:100 scale model of a Commercial Space Station, which we were commissioned to build in 2019. The model features a variety of customized modules, stowage facilities, an airlock, an observatory, a robotic arm and a main solar array. The model is accompanied with replicas of the SpaceX Dragon and Boeing CST-100 supply ships. Later we are going to add to this set a replica of the SpaceX Dragon 2 as well. The model also includes several posed astronaut figurines, designed and customized for us by Mr. Max Grueter.
The model was designed in 3D software, produced by rapid prototyping and manually assembled, painted and decorated.
In this model we implemented the features and technics developed for our models of ISS, which we were building and perfecting since 2008. The model has reliable internal reinforcement system, holding the modules together. Most vulnerable elements are produced from durable materials – metal and nylon. Selected components and supply ships’ replicas have embedded magnets, allowing to reconfigure the station and exercise various docking schemes. The model is mounted with support poles on a black painted base.
The model is designed to be partially disassembled during transport. It is packed in a Pelican heavy duty transit case and can be fast and easily assembled for presentation.
As a maths student I love to play with scale. Inspired by Terry Atkinson and Michael Baldwin, 'Map of Itself', I am recreating the world map to scale in terms of its surface area.
Scale house on the Wisky-Mich in Ironwood near the time of abandonment. Image taken September 1995, scanned from a slide and converted to B&W.
Same overall shape and construction, but back legs have changed orientation, and now have a trendy slope not unlike the front legs. This makes it less dependent on material thickness.
I had to buy ink for my classroom printer. Walking toward the store, I happened upon this gem. With a graphic like this, the angle from above seemed the most powerful option.
Those tiny small white dots in the middle of the photo, just below center are a couple of birds that were flying next to the rockface...if that helps give any scale.