PHYSICAL MODEL, VERSION II

I redid my physical model in order to get a better handle on the workings of the exoskeleton that can both dynamically retract and statically remain unmoved in different parts of the same connected system.


This is accomplished in nature through modulating the thickness of the skeleton. In constructing my first first physical model I made note that layering in the fabrication of my model could achieve the same result possibly. In the same way, it might suggest an architectural assembly to be used in the final production.


I layered stiff pieces of paper under sheets of Mylar, and stuck them together with double sided tape. Where the exoskeleton needs to remain static, the two layers have the same perimeter shape. Where they skeleton needs to move or retract, the layers have different amounts of material to achieve the needed difference in thickness at any given point to achieve overlap.


Additionally he adhesive step allows for surface tension to be used to create a less planar shape.