Harlech Castle Model

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Built from schematics and pictures of the real castle. Was printed once. Needs to be scaled up for good results. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Infill: 100 Notes: If I were to reprint I would print it bigger. Can see detail better that way. Custom Section Project Name: Castle Creation Overview & Background: How to accurately recreate castles by their floor plans. Objectives: Hone their skills in reading architectural plans. Creating 3D objects from 2D floor plans. Being creative to bring history to life. Audiences: Any high school student with the drive and technology. Subjects: Math, engineering, history, art, and drafting. Lesson/Activity: Find the floor plans of any medieval castle and recreate it in 3D using only the floor plans and 2 side views of the castle in its present state. Duration: Research: 1-2 hours Design: 14-20 days Preparation: Preferred 3D modeling software References: http://medievalcastles.stormthecastle.com/castle-floor-plans.htm Also just search for a specific castle and there will most likely be a floor plan picture available. Rubric & Assessment: An accurate design created from through research.