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1st Model

Vehicles & Transport Props & Sets

1:225 scale model of a heavy cargo helijet in the style of the 1964 Thunderbirds television series.

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I researched iconic design features that I liked from typical large vehicle designs, combining a number of these and did a number of design iterations before selecting my preferred design. This model includes articulating engines driven by Arduino-controlled servos and cargo grabbing arms. I used Autodesk Fusion to develop a CAD model to determine what model components I would need. Material choice was determined by both the function and required model finish. I used laser-cut acrylic sheets for the main model plates, FDM-printed corner components and filler to join and complete the overall model aesthetic. I used 3D-resin printing to create cargo-arm magnet holders. The central model spine was extruded aluminium for robustness and lightness. To control the engine movement with linked devices, I linked the servos to the Arduino shield and soldered the Blutooth adaptor to this shield. I used adhesives to join, and varied sanding tools for preparation before finishing with spray paint.

2nd Model

Vehicles & Transport Exhibition & Display

1:16 scale model of a A7E1 medium tank designed to showcase a stage of development of British Tanks during the interwar period.

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This tank is no longer in existence, and using only photographs I created a 1:16 scale CAD model of the A7E1 medium tank using Autodesk Fusion. This model is one of a series of to be showcased at a future exhibition at The Bovington Tank Museum. Using the CAD design, I determined the component parts that I would need to fabricate the model, and the materials that would be appropriate for this. I used a combination of laser-cut acrylic, polyurethane modelling board and 3D-resin printed components for the model. I used adhesives to attach the components and acrylic-based paints for the finish. I used 3D-resin printing for the more detailed components of the model including wheels, tracks, gun barrel, mountlet and surface detailing. I used high-density polyurethane modelling board as the key structural component for attachment of the wheels and suspension. I used a variety of machine tools in making the model including a band saw, disc sander, table saw and pillar drill.

3rd Model

Exhibition & Display

1:2 scale cross sectional model of a M1A2 SEPv2 American Main Battle Tank front turret armour.

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I developed this cross-sectional model to show how modern tank armour, by nature of its design and components, provides enhanced protection. I researched a suitable turret armour cross-section picture which I manually scaled onto A3 paper. I measured the dimensions of each section to design the component parts. I selected appropriate materials to best represent the turret armour components. I needed to consider how this model would be displayed to communicate to an audience how each part contributed to the effectiveness of the structure. It needed to be robust, and clear for viewers to understand the components' purposes. To create the model I used high-density polyurethane modelling board, laser-cut acrylic sheets and rods. I developed a stand for the model, with a key plaque using MDF with inset supporting acrylic arms to display the model. I used varied machine tools including a band saw and disc sander, adhesives and acrylic-based paint for the model and stand.

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Matthew Fewings

Arts University Bournemouth

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

Stand: 66
Graduation: 2026

I like to turn design concepts into reality. I like doing CAD design and am practiced in using AutoDesk Fusion CAD. I specialise in vehicle models and handheld props of many sizes, working mainly with laser-cut acrylic, polyurethane modelling board and 3D-printed components. I have experience in producing small models and Cosplay costumes. It is important to me that my models are high quality and authentic. I like working to a design brief, either solo or as part of a team.

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