Chemistry 3D Structures - How to Create Your Own Model

Chemistry 3D Structures - How to Create Your Own ModelYou have a good understanding of how to make a model airplane by using a simple woodworking plan or drawing, but you need help creating the final model. The trouble is that most plans are very detailed and detail oriented, and do not address the difficulties that new modelers face. In this article I will share with you a few tips that can help you make your model and not look like an amateur, even though it is modeled after something that is easy to do.To begin with, I suggest that you learn how to draw out a model so that you can duplicate the design or original. Most modelers use a CAD program to help them create their designs. A CAD program is simply a computer program that converts the mechanical drawings into a three dimensional format and to show a blueprint that can be more easily understood. A little knowledge of CAD should be able to assist you in learning how to draw out your model.If you study how to draw, you will unde rstand the different material you can use to make your model. Two of the best materials are wood and plastic. Wood is good because it has two advantages over plastic, it is not brittle and is very strong, and it can be cut into any shape you want. Plastic is not as strong as wood but is also durable and strong enough to withstand many impact tests. Plastic also looks really good and it will last longer than wood.For the sake of making your model safe for handling and viewing, you may want to use the Meshmixer software which allows you to see the model at different perspectives in the multiple view mode. This feature is very useful especially if you want to see the structure from above or underneath. It is a good idea to take a look at other models before you decide on the final shape of your model.Make sure that you work with plenty of laminating tape, and never use ordinary paper towels. Instead of paper towels, get the durable type that is a little thicker than paper towels and us e these to tape the layers together. Make sure that all surfaces are free of debris that may mar the surface of your model. Once the surface is clean, sand the surface with 400 grit sandpaper and then dry with some paper towels. Also, sanding is important to prevent warping, as it can happen with the friction of two sheets of paper, or the friction of two layers of mitered plastic, or the friction of two layers of wire.You should also avoid placing laminating tape over a part that is already lubed up, as the paste can make the parts move around and break. You should always inspect any laminating tape before you use it and discard the tape that does not fit. There are a lot of laminating tapes available, but I strongly recommend the Hyfrecke Plop Staple Tape because it is super strong and thin, and it adheres better than most.You should also make sure that the model is level and is on level ground. Sometimes, it is the little imperfections that can ruin the image. You may want to tak e the model to an artist to have it painted and have it drawn so that the structure is drawn precisely to scale, and then measured so that it fits the surface correctly. You may also want to have the model mounted to a wooden base so that it doesn't move when you build it.Finally, you need to know how to manage the details of your model to make it look appealing to anyone who sees it, and to make it resemble a real structure as closely as possible. Chemistry is a great subject to base a model on and understanding how to create a 3D structure, or a model airplane is a great skill to have.