23rd November 2011
A Soldier's Tale
Drawing the Proscenium Arch.
Take Two.
10.59am
So yesterday I gave up. I had a headache and the crazy angles got the better of me. I did however find a solution. I photocopied the model so I had an actual size of the 1:25 scale model to work from. I purchased a protractor and measured all the lines and angles for myself. Like so...
I however, am STILL having problems.
I'm using a new technique to draw my angles, which is to array from the point of the last angle (Polar Array) and select "Angle Between" and type in my designated angle. It's made the whole process a lot quick but it's just still not right and I cant work out where I am going wrong!!!
This is now the third time I have drawn the perimetre of the Proscenium Arch and I am about to embark again.
12.56pm
I've only gone and done it! I've had my jubilant Eureka moment and here is the evidence...
Now.... my next challenge is the interior perimeter. Wish me luck.
1.58pm
Well, it's finished. And I stayed as true to the scale model as was physically possible but I had to deviate slightly but checked with the designer and made sure she was happy with the decision.
It was hard work creating this, and it made me realise the importance of having the correct information, and that it's always better to collect the information yourself, double check it, and not rely on someone else as their mistake will just hinder and delay your work.
I also perfected using the "Polar Array" tool to create angles around a central point. Every cloud?!
