My NYC Foam Board Models - Page 4

Coddington · October 10th, 2012, 08:43 PM

My favorite is definitely your 17 State street! (But I like your whole skyline)

Alexenergy · October 11th, 2012, 12:59 PM

Absolutely agree with, Coddi! 17 State is gorgeous!

Excelsior07 · October 13th, 2012, 04:34 AM

Can you talk about your construction process?

Excelsior07 · October 13th, 2012, 04:36 AM

Your work is amazing

Jrobinson84 · October 13th, 2012, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coddington

My favorite is definitely your 17 State street! (But I like your whole skyline)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexenergy

Absolutely agree with, Coddi! 17 State is gorgeous!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelsior07

Your work is amazing

Thanks very much everyone.

I'm still working on 40 Wall (even as I write this, as a matter of fact). I expect to finish the facade tomorrow and then start on the pyramid crown. With a bit of luck it'll be completed and in my skyline by Monday.

On my next project, I'll try to document and record the entire process step by step. I haven't quite decided what it'll be yet

Coddington · October 13th, 2012, 05:51 AM

Metlife? Citigroup center? Bank of america? NY Times? GCS?

Jrobinson84 · October 13th, 2012, 06:16 AM

I dunno, I've been thinking about a few...Singer Building, 70 Pine, 30 Rock, 4 Times Square, Beekman Tower...so many gems, so little time

Jrobinson84 · October 14th, 2012, 05:54 AM

Just finished 40 Wall. Took all day long but I did it. I'll upload some photos first thing Monday morning.

Jrobinson84 · October 15th, 2012, 08:22 PM

Here is my 40 Wall Street (aka Manhattan Company Building, aka Trump Building). I wasn't quite sure how this one would turn out, but I'm pleased with the end result. It definitely enhances the Downtown part of my skyline.

Coddington · October 15th, 2012, 08:26 PM

Wow! Great job! Love the roof!

Jrobinson84 · October 15th, 2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coddington

Wow! Great job! Love the roof!

Thanks very much. I love how the color of the roof came out. I used a shade called "Sea Breeze". I also really like how the checkerboard pattern on the upper floors came out.

Jrobinson84 · October 16th, 2012, 08:07 PM

I'm going to try and document the entire process of making my next model, 4 Times Square (Conde Nast Building). I'll try to explain each step as best as I can.

The very first step is getting all my measurements down and converted to my scale. I study photos and 3D models of the building and try to figure the best way to approach construction. I usually begin with what I deem to be the main core structure of the building, after which I work my way down the various setbacks or facade variations, all the way down to the base. I usually leave the crown or roof for last.

Here is the first page of measurements for 4 Times Square. I might have incorrectly noted that the stone setback in limestone, when it might actually be granite. Not sure, but it doesn't really matter in the end

Here is the Main Tower Structure cut out and put together. Notice the missing corner. This will be where the curved section of the facade will be.

Before I can continue with the rest of the building, I have to complete the curtain wall facade for the Main Tower Structure, because the various other setbacks and details will be built on top of it. Here I've measured out on regular poster board the entire curtain wall for Main Tower Structure

I then measure, cut out, and carefully apply my blue vinyl wrap to the poster board, which will act as the glass curtain wall. I kinda effed up the vinyl when applying it, but with all the various setbacks and details it shouldnt be too noticeable.

Next, I mark with pencil where the various details will go, in this case the metal strips that wrap horizontally around the building, as well as the metal strips which lead vertically down from the giant signs on the crown

That's all I had time for last night. Stay tuned for the next episode

Coddington · October 16th, 2012, 09:34 PM

Nice! Thank you for making a tutorial!

Excelsior07 · October 18th, 2012, 03:54 AM

This is amazing stuff - thank you for taking the time to show it step by step

Jrobinson84 · October 18th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Thanks very much. I haven't had a chance to work on 4 Times Square for the past two days, but as soon as I do I'll update the tutorial.

skyscraperlover9595 · October 20th, 2012, 04:10 AM

You are a god at making models with foamboard.....

Jrobinson84 · October 20th, 2012, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyscraperlover9595

You are a god at making models with foamboard.....

You are far too kind. There's always room for improvement. Thank you very much for your compliment.

I'm working on 4 Times Square as I write this. There should be some serious progress this weekend, and I've already figured out the lighting scheme for it. It should be really cool.

Jrobinson84 · October 20th, 2012, 04:58 AM

Btw, does anybody know if its possible to post pics here while using the iPhone app?

Coddington · October 20th, 2012, 06:29 AM

Don't know! I didn't download the skyscrapercity app because I spend a lot of on this forum when I switch on my MacBook so I don't want to do the same on my phone.

But I know there's an "imageshack" app in the AppStore. By copying and pasting the links I think you could post pics with your iPhone. I didn't try but I think so!

Do you have the iPhone5?

Jrobinson84 · October 20th, 2012, 06:56 PM

Yes, I do have the iPhone 5. I tried the imageshack app but its basically useless.

October 11th, 2012, 12:59 PM	#62
Alexenergy Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,077 Likes (Received): 151	Absolutely agree with, Coddi! 17 State is gorgeous! __________________ Congratulations Denmark! We are one! Alexenergy liked this post

October 15th, 2012, 08:22 PM	#69
Jrobinson84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 43	40 Wall Street Here is my 40 Wall Street (aka Manhattan Company Building, aka Trump Building). I wasn't quite sure how this one would turn out, but I'm pleased with the end result. It definitely enhances the Downtown part of my skyline.

October 16th, 2012, 08:07 PM	#72
Jrobinson84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 43	4 Times Square Project I'm going to try and document the entire process of making my next model, 4 Times Square (Conde Nast Building). I'll try to explain each step as best as I can. The very first step is getting all my measurements down and converted to my scale. I study photos and 3D models of the building and try to figure the best way to approach construction. I usually begin with what I deem to be the main core structure of the building, after which I work my way down the various setbacks or facade variations, all the way down to the base. I usually leave the crown or roof for last. Here is the first page of measurements for 4 Times Square. I might have incorrectly noted that the stone setback in limestone, when it might actually be granite. Not sure, but it doesn't really matter in the end Here is the Main Tower Structure cut out and put together. Notice the missing corner. This will be where the curved section of the facade will be. Before I can continue with the rest of the building, I have to complete the curtain wall facade for the Main Tower Structure, because the various other setbacks and details will be built on top of it. Here I've measured out on regular poster board the entire curtain wall for Main Tower Structure I then measure, cut out, and carefully apply my blue vinyl wrap to the poster board, which will act as the glass curtain wall. I kinda effed up the vinyl when applying it, but with all the various setbacks and details it shouldnt be too noticeable. Next, I mark with pencil where the various details will go, in this case the metal strips that wrap horizontally around the building, as well as the metal strips which lead vertically down from the giant signs on the crown That's all I had time for last night. Stay tuned for the next episode

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October 10th, 2012, 08:43 PM	#61
Coddington ... Coddi ... Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lyon Posts: 671 Likes (Received): 170	My favorite is definitely your 17 State street! (But I like your whole skyline)

October 13th, 2012, 04:34 AM	#63
Excelsior07 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	Can you talk about your construction process?

October 13th, 2012, 04:36 AM	#64
Excelsior07 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	Your work is amazing

October 13th, 2012, 05:51 AM	#66
Coddington ... Coddi ... Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lyon Posts: 671 Likes (Received): 170	Metlife? Citigroup center? Bank of america? NY Times? GCS?

October 13th, 2012, 06:16 AM	#67
Jrobinson84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 43	I dunno, I've been thinking about a few...Singer Building, 70 Pine, 30 Rock, 4 Times Square, Beekman Tower...so many gems, so little time

October 14th, 2012, 05:54 AM	#68
Jrobinson84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 43	Just finished 40 Wall. Took all day long but I did it. I'll upload some photos first thing Monday morning.

October 15th, 2012, 08:26 PM	#70
Coddington ... Coddi ... Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lyon Posts: 671 Likes (Received): 170	Wow! Great job! Love the roof!

October 16th, 2012, 09:34 PM	#73
Coddington ... Coddi ... Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lyon Posts: 671 Likes (Received): 170	Nice! Thank you for making a tutorial!

October 18th, 2012, 03:54 AM	#74
Excelsior07 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4 Likes (Received): 0	This is amazing stuff - thank you for taking the time to show it step by step

October 18th, 2012, 09:56 AM	#75
Jrobinson84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 43	Thanks very much. I haven't had a chance to work on 4 Times Square for the past two days, but as soon as I do I'll update the tutorial.

October 20th, 2012, 04:58 AM	#78
Jrobinson84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 43	Btw, does anybody know if its possible to post pics here while using the iPhone app?

October 20th, 2012, 06:29 AM	#79
Coddington ... Coddi ... Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lyon Posts: 671 Likes (Received): 170	Don't know! I didn't download the skyscrapercity app because I spend a lot of on this forum when I switch on my MacBook so I don't want to do the same on my phone. But I know there's an "imageshack" app in the AppStore. By copying and pasting the links I think you could post pics with your iPhone. I didn't try but I think so! Do you have the iPhone5?

October 20th, 2012, 06:56 PM	#80
Jrobinson84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 159 Likes (Received): 43	Yes, I do have the iPhone 5. I tried the imageshack app but its basically useless.