As a group we decided that function was most important here as it has to deliver the car to the other end otherwise it would be a fail, therefore we concentrated on functionality and the stable structure first then aesthetics. We considered the main platform to be a large curve which stretched from one end to the other, at first we were going to just use tape, and soon realised it would be too fragile too support the car. Therefore i came up with the idea of building a structure within the cardboard, by using bamboo and creating a cross internal structure with create a much solid surface for the car to run on. This worked.
After we built the platform, we began to think about aesthetics, having the platform being a curve, we thought of something more angular for a slight contrast. the main support its in the middle of the bridge where 2 bamboo poles are attached to the bridge. We then slowly build the angular shapes on top and sides. for the barrier so the car doesn't fall off, we used tape as this gave more suspension and less rigidity than bamboo, the tension that the tape gives will allow the car to drive through more smoothly.
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Could edit/ sharpen 1 or 2 images but different sized images is quite a cool idea, might have to copy that at some point
ReplyDeleteThe video does show that your bridge is successful and is also designed very attractively, I like how you have used tape to make side barriers. Well done, i think your bridge was the best looking out of everyone elses
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