Product Prototype : Card Model Buildings
Back in 1998 I enrolled onto a prototype building course at Sheffield Hallam University, where I designed (using ParaCAD) a number of card model buildings. After twenty one years, I finally got to assemble my prototype models, albeit digitally and in 3D.
Back in the late 1990s, Corgi (diecast toys) released a number of 1/72 scale model aircraft, including the Spitfire and Hurricane. I wanted to compliment these models with a ready painted (printed) and ready to assemble control tower and aircraft hangar. Sadly nothing came of the project, for a variety of reasons, but with the aid of the latest 3D CAD modelling software, I finally managed to complete the design process.
Product Prototype : Railway Track Paperweights
Another prototype developed on the same course were rail track paperweights. There were, and still are numerous types of track available, from which to cut, polish and then chrome plate, resulting in a very unique and attractive gift aimed at railway enthusiasts.
The problem was that the blade used to cut the steel became blunt after two or three cuts, and as each cost £30 to replace, production was deemed uneconomical. Now maybe a diamond disc cutter might have been economically viable? Then again, who uses paperweights?
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0059V8462 (USA $2.99 or less)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0059V8462 (UK £1.99 or less).
The film and television rights to this book are available.
