Modelling Tools and Materials

  • Milena Stavrić
  • Predrag Šiđanin
  • Bojan Tepavčević
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Abstract

The art and practice of scale modelling have changed significantly with digital technology. The application of laser cutters and CNC milling machines has made the cutting stage considerably easier; 3D printers are now used to realise architectural and other scale models, which has facilitated the process of fabrication. This has influenced both the speed and precision of model building. At the same time, digital techniques and 3D CAD software have made the geometry of designs increasingly complex. Scale models are thus built to inspect or test the individual elements of designs; on the other hand, they have likewise become more complex and challenging to manufacture. Despite all the digital possibilities at hand, manual tools are still used in the traditional way. Hence, this chapter provides an overview of both the digital and traditional modelling tools and materials.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Milena Stavrić
    • 1
  • Predrag Šiđanin
    • 2
  • Bojan Tepavčević
    • 2
  1. 1.Graz University of TechnologyAustria
  2. 2.University of Novi SadSerbia

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