Creating this topographic model of the Aragonese Pyrenees meant transferring a complex territory, full of reliefs, paths and natural enclaves that had to be clearly identifiable, to a surface of 2 × 0.9 meters.
Before building a model, it's important to consider who will be viewing it and what they need to understand. The audience influences decisions such as the level of detail, scale, finishes, interactivity, and how the project is presented. Defining these aspects from the outset helps create a clearer, more useful model that is better suited to its purpose in each specific context.
Transporting professional model kits requires much more than just sturdy packaging. Planning must begin in the workshop and take into account the protection of the pieces, handling, transit conditions, and assembly at the destination. Even with a custom-made box, prolonged exposure to sunlight, improper securing, or incorrect unloading can cause damage. Therefore, it is always advisable to use qualified personnel and, for international shipments, to purchase insurance that covers the full value of the model.
Created for Payper, this mockup serves as a sales tool for international trade shows and events. Its interactive system, connected to the client's actual software, allows for the visual, clear, and memorable explanation of advanced bagging lines.
Before building a professional model, it's advisable to review the plans, scale, level of detail, materials, finishes, lighting, text, shipping, and assembly. This validation phase helps avoid errors, delays, cost overruns, and last-minute changes, making the project a clearer, safer, and more controlled process.
The 39th graduating class of the National Police Academy in Ávila wanted to leave a useful and lasting memento at the institution where they completed their training. To this end, IA Manufacturing created an interactive model directory that displays the interior of the buildings and helps locate the different areas and specialties within the Academy. This piece has both functional and symbolic value, and we would like to give special recognition to Inmaculada García, a key driving force behind the project.
The price of a professional scale model can vary greatly depending on the type of project, scale, materials, level of detail, integrated technology, deadlines, and logistics. In this article, we explain clearly and practically what factors influence the budget of a scale model and how to adjust the cost without sacrificing quality or communication capabilities.
Red Viva is an interactive experience developed for Iberdrola that combines a physical model, a 3D digital environment, 3D-printed parts, and NFC sensors. The project transforms the workings of a modern electrical grid into an educational tour where users learn by touching, making decisions, and observing the grid's response in real time.
Preparing a tender for a scale model requires much more than setting a price and providing a general description of the piece. This article reviews what public sector professionals should consider to properly define the contract's scope, draft useful technical specifications, assess experience, and avoid awarding contracts that compromise the final quality.
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