MODEL DESIGN AND BUILDING
These were the REQUIREMENTS before the REVISIONS
which were made on January 1, 2004.
To see the current requirements
- Study and understand the requirements for personal safety
when using such modelmaker hand tools such as: knife, scissors,
handsaws, scratch awl, hammer, screwdriver, files, hand drills
and drill bits, pliers, and wire cutters. Know what precautions
to take when using flammable or hazardous products such as:
glue, epoxy, paint, thinner, and proper protective equipment
such as goggles to be used when grinding or drilling. Discuss
why they are important before you begin your model-making project.
- Explain the uses for each of the following types of models:
architectural, structural, process, mechanical, and industrial.
Do research into the different types of materials that could
be used in making these models.
- With your counselor's advice, select a subject from requirement
4 for your model project (no kits). Prepare the necessary plans
to the proper scale, a list of materials to be used, and a list
of the required tools. This model should be your own original
work. Tell why you selected this subject.
- Do ONE of the following:
- Architectural Model: Build a scale model of a house
you select to a scale of 1/4"=1'0" (50:1 metric). Discuss
with your counselor the materials you intend to use, the
amount of detail required, house outside treatment (finish,
shrubbery, walks, etc.) and color selections. After completion
of the model, present it to your counselor for approval.
- Structural Model : Build a model showing corner construction
of a wood frame building to a scale of 1 1/2"=1'0" (8:1
Metric). All structures shown must be to scale. Cardboard
or flat sheet wood stock may be used for sheeting or flooring
on the model. Review with your counselor the problems you
encountered in gathering the materials and supporting the
structure. Be able to name the parts of the wall section,
such as stud, sole plate, bridging, rafter, subfloor, girder,
- Process Model: Build a model showing the plumbing system
in your house. Show hot and cold water supply, all waste
returns, and venting to a scale of 3/4"=1'0" (15:1 Metric).
Talk to your counselor about how to begin this model, present
the scale and the materials you will use. After completion,
present the model to your counselor and be prepared to discuss
any problems you had building this model.
- Mechanical Model: Build a model of a mechanical device
that should use at least two of the five simple machines.
After completion of the model, present it to your counselor.
Be prepared to discuss materials used, the machine's function
and use, and any particular difficulty you may have encountered.
- Industrial Model: Build a model of an actual passenger-carrying
vehicle to a scale of 1"=1'0" or ½" = 1'0" (10:1 or 25:1
Metric). Take the dimensions of the vehicle, and record
the important dimensions. Draw the top, front, rear, and
sides of the vehicle to scale. From your plans, build a
model of the vehicle to scale. From your plans, build a
model of the vehicle and finish in a craftsmanlike manner.
Discuss with your counselor the most difficult part of completing
- List at least six occupations in which modelmaking is used
and discuss with your counselor some career opportunities in
BSA Advancement ID#: 75
Pamphlet Revision Date: 1993
Requirements last updated in 1982