Sunday, June 2, 2013

How to build a skyscraper in 25 easy steps - by Mr.Z


Tools needed for skyscraper

Score and fold main part of building

Glue seam

Add center brace for strength

Glue top and bottom

Add weight while drying

Trim excess

Main building complete!


Score lower entrance piece

Bend and glue

Glue lower entrance to main building

Completed main structure

Materials - Gold and silver paper, clear acetate.

Glue color paper to main structure.  I used a spray adhesive found at any craft store.

Add details and trim pieces.

Vertical scoring on sides.  Be careful!  The metallic coating chips off pretty easily.

Vertical scoring complete.

Horizontal cross-scoring.

Add exterior bracing.

Bracing complete on one side.

Add "concrete" - grey paper scored every 1/2"

Add columns and trees with sidewalks.

Completed site - still need to add some details and roof garden.

Completed model with all details.  Total time: 6hrs.  Total cost:  About $12.00

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