12-27-2013, 12:39 AM
Thanks for all the nice replies.
A lot of thought went into the decision to reproduce this industry. The towers are a daunting task, but a reasonable construction method occurred to me - which prompted a "yes, this can be done".
The actual supporting structure of the model towers is 8-32 all thread rod and 1/16th inch thick aluminum plate. The I-beams and H-columns will be strictly cosmetic on the outside. The all-thread rod will be hidden inside pipes, ducts, elevators, and machinery. The aluminum plate floors will be painted to match the concrete floors of the real towers. Each level of the tower will be outfitted with industrial apparatus to pseudo-mimic the real thing. Each level will have to be completed before the next level can be placed on top. Should be fun!
Photos of the real thing:
Test fitting of the model pieces:
A lot of thought went into the decision to reproduce this industry. The towers are a daunting task, but a reasonable construction method occurred to me - which prompted a "yes, this can be done".
The actual supporting structure of the model towers is 8-32 all thread rod and 1/16th inch thick aluminum plate. The I-beams and H-columns will be strictly cosmetic on the outside. The all-thread rod will be hidden inside pipes, ducts, elevators, and machinery. The aluminum plate floors will be painted to match the concrete floors of the real towers. Each level of the tower will be outfitted with industrial apparatus to pseudo-mimic the real thing. Each level will have to be completed before the next level can be placed on top. Should be fun!
Photos of the real thing:
Test fitting of the model pieces: