M - Downtown: Scale model of Downtown

[santookri]

Folks. I have started a project to build a downtown with all renowned skyscarpers models across the world. I am posting all updates regularly in my blog at

http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blogspot.com/

Project – The M Downtown

Started: August’11
Estimated completion time: Feb’12

The project is to build various Skyscraper models and distribute them across the Downtown. This is my first post after I have decided to name my project as The M Downtown. M stands for ‘Magnificent’ here.

The project is to build models of various Skyscrapers currently built around the world and distribute them across in this Downtown. The idea is to put skyscrapers which are spread across the world to be at one place. I have not come up with the Downtown design at this time but have short listed about 35 skyscrapers to be included in this downtown. These models are built on the scale as 1 ft (actual size) = 1 mm (model size) with Bass/Ply wood. For example, if the height of the original building is 500 ft, my model will be built with height of 500 mm which is equivalent to 50 cm. I have selected the list of Skyscrapers to be built, some based on their unique design even though they are not the tallest of the buildings, and some based on their reputation as historic/famous skyscrapers.

Please feel free to check the pictures of the Skyscrapers I completed in the SKYSCRAPERS section in the above link.


Burj Al Arab model:

http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...i%20-%20UAE%29

Taipei 101 model:

http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...0-%20Taiwan%29

Transamerica Pyrmaid building model:

http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...A%20-%20USA%29

Bank of China Tower

http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...20-%20China%29

More buildings are in progress...will update further. Thanks for visting!

[skyscraperlover9595]

Hey dude, this is pretty good! You should do the New World Trade Center, just a suggestion

[Ornelas24aog]

Precious its models of skyscrapers, excellent detail. And if it would be good sujerencia of 9595, well, in addition to several models that are sure to stay beautiful. I think so estidie architecture. greetings in advance.

[SWFC fan]

Hey just to let you know, on your blog where it has a list of proposed skyscrapers you need to change the ft symbol to meters. Im pretty sure Burj Khalifa is not 828 ft.

[santookri]

Thanks for the suggestion skyscraperlover9595. I will see if I can add it, Until now I prepared list of the buildings which are currently complete. But this one may add some grace to downtown!

Cheers!

[santookri]

Thanks for correcting me SWFC fan. I have found out this before and thought to change it but never did. Its changed now to mts.

Also, your city is beautiful. Did you post any latest pictures of your city?

Cheers!

[SWFC fan]

Thank You! I did, I think yesterday. But I am in the works of a 3 tower complex that will reach 252m into the sky that I will post in the next few days.

How is your city coming along? Any new models/layout ideas?

[santookri]

Made initial design (high level) of the downtown. Go here for the details:

http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...f%20M-DOWNTOWN

Also had couple more finished:

Emirates Office tower (Dubai, UAE)
http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...i%20-%20UAE%29

Tuntex Sky Tower (Taiwan)
http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...0-%20Taiwan%29

[santookri]

Hai SWFC fan, You might consider a tower in the water body. It might add some attraction to your city as it is surrounded by water body.

Cheers

[skyscraperlover9595]

Holy Jesus thats amazing

[santookri]

Had some initial layout ...still work is in progress. Planning to have Burj Khalifa and coule more here.Landscaping needs to be done more details here in my blog:

http://santhosh-vilak-mdowntown.blog...f%20M-DOWNTOWN

[santookri]

Some more pictures



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[herrnboeck]

please diagram of Transamerica Pyramid

[santookri]

Skyscrapers lined up to be included in the downtown model. Designing the downtown roads at this point.


Shot at 2012-02-22


- Cheers

[issma2001]

muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuy buena

[CNTower246810]

I wish you good luck on making your own fictional city Santookri! It looks like you're off to a nice start!

[Ibno]

The scale design manufacturer by trade who works in a design facilities, but his true interest stands out during his spare time. For 20 years he has made document designs of vehicles, delivers, aircraft, structures and down areas.

[santookri]

Hey guys...sorry back here after long time. Would like to let you all know there is a lot of progress and changes that have been made to my M downtown model in this gap. All the buildings that will be in the downtown have been finished and also finalized a design from my downtown.

Total of 53 building models have been made, out of which 31 are self designed which includes low rise buildings.I have to arrange them appropriately in my model layout design now. Still work to do folks!

I will post the pictures soon. In the mean while if you have facebook account, I uploaded some pictures in my photos section of my page. Feel free to browse through it:

http://www.facebook.com/KomarajuSanthosh

[santookri]

Please see below picture of all buildings all I placed at one place at this time and my model layout, I designed. I designed this model based on Yin-Yang symbol (Chinese philosophy)

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I have detailed pictures of each model on my FB page. Here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4602721&type=3

Next step is to arrange them as they fit in this model and landscaping, still lot of work to do


- Cheers!

[KlausDiggy]

You really build great models. You really have talent and I would feel really honored if they would build a model from my city.