[FamousAmos]

I manage to get all of my college work done on time and also achieve high grades. I rather enjoy college . I also try to make time for this too. so it's a win win for me.

[chknwing]

is it possible for you to make the model out of graham crackers?

[FamousAmos]

Impossible. I'm sure you're just joking. I'll be using clay, paper, foam, wire, and a few other materials.

[FamousAmos]

I am taking the time now to finish my sketches of the Plantation House. I'll post soon...

[FamousAmos]

So all I have so far is this: the front view of the plantation house...

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[shane235]

Amazing drawing of The Titanic and model of Hogwarts! I'm thrilled to see how the model of the plantation house turns out!

[DT3]

That looks so identical, it's almost scary...

[FamousAmos]

I am working hard to make it as exact of a replica as I can... However, I was looking at my sketches today. If you take the sketch (in color) of the entire model, then take the individual sketches (mind you the plantation house will be around 10 inches long and roughly 6 inches tall), the final model will be four feet long! at least!

I don't really know how exactly I will tackle this until I finish designing all of the buildings, then draw a final sketch of the entire area at the scale in which I will model. I may have to cut a few things out (like a stretch of paths) so I can include the important stuff. But I won't know until then.

And thank you for your nice comments. The are really appreciated

[FamousAmos]

I've been super busy with all of my college work. I will have another update soon.

[FamousAmos]

I will be working on more sketches of the plantation house today when I get back home.
Since the plantation house no longer exists, and considering that I will be at the park next Saturday, I will not be able to get close-up shots of the building. I will have to rely on my memory, videos, and pictures from here on out.
Here's how I'll construct the structures:

1) I will flatten a slab of clay to less than 1/4" thick. On one side I will add the details of the brick and such. I will cut-out holes for the windows and window molds and I will add those separately.

[TheCoasterMan1]

I think that if you allowed someone from Carowinds to see the finished project. Someone like Julie, there may be a way for you to get the model on display at the park.

[FamousAmos]

I have been thinking about that actually. But I am waiting until the model is under construction before I send any pictures to her or the park. I have already asked about making a model of Fury, but they cannot accommodate a model such as that at the moment. So with this one, I want it to be kind of a surprise. At least until I actually start building it.

[FamousAmos]

Here is my newest sketch of the Plantation House:

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[FamousAmos]

The following posts are better photos of my previous sketches. ( I got a new camera, the Ricoh WG-4 ):

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The ticket booths (actual size sketches)

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Random Objects in the entrance plaza

[FamousAmos]

Here are three more:

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A close up of the front of a Ticket Booth

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The side and back side of the ticket booths

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the Metal scanner Booths