First prototype armature for NEB's

This week we began work on a project that will fully utilize the capabilities of EnRoute, our MultiCam CNC plasma cutter as well as our MultiCam router. We'll combine a variety of materials including steel, plywood, and 30 lb Precision Board. Along with all of the computer generated surfaces we will also do a lot of hand sculpting of fibreglass reinforced concrete. All of it will be hand painted.

EnRoute was used to create the carefully scaled plans. We then cut the steel pieces on the CNC plasma cutter from 1/8" thick plate. These pieces were formed and welded up, plenty strong to withstand the occasional stray bowling ball. The 3/4" thick plywood pieces were a simple offset cut and were fastened to the welded steel frame with self tapping screws. The first beam work armatures will be created tomorrow. Then we'll staple the expanded, galvanized mesh onto the armatures. The number plates and joining shields will be routed from 30 lb Precision Board. Once they are made we will begin the sculpting process. These prototypes will serve as models and style guides for the rest of the project.