{"id":975,"date":"2009-07-01T23:16:59","date_gmt":"2009-07-02T06:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/?p=975"},"modified":"2020-05-16T23:03:41","modified_gmt":"2020-05-17T06:03:41","slug":"a-new-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disneyexperience.com\/news\/a-new-record\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Record"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Well, I hope you’re looking forward to a whopper of a paper model. I’ve done some calculations based on preliminary parts testing, and it seems that the Sleeping Beauty Castle model is going to be the tallest yet. Here are the projected dimensions: 31.2” high, 25.14” wide, & 30” depth. That’s taller than the TWA Moonliner, which holds the current record. Of course, you can always scale it down.<\/p>\n

I’ve also been testing the Craft Robo on a few of the more delicate model pieces. There are a lot of “lacy” pieces that would look far better if they were fully cut out, which is where the machine comes in handy. There have been a few damaged areas due to thin parts, so that’s being looked into.<\/p>\n

While the machine aligns solid cuts almost perfectly, it was way off when cutting dashed lines for some reason. I have a theory about that, but only more tests will tell.<\/p>\n

There’s also a problem with fitting the registration marks onto the pages. They have to fit within a certain area, and there cannot be anything too close to them. This may create a problem with page layouts. I’ll have to resolve all of these problems before considering releasing the cutting templates for the model. Perfection, perfection, perfection!<\/p>\n

For some odd reason, my machine has suddenly decided to make a horrific grinding sound as it takes its sweet time reading the registration marks. It cuts just fine, though. I may have to contact the company about it if it doesn’t resolve itself soon. Thank goodness for the 12-month warranty!<\/p>\n

Work on the model has been slow, and it will be slowing. I am currently working with Tor.com<\/em><\/a> on a project that will steal some of my attention from the castle model for a little while. Mums the word on the project, but I’ll let you all know about it when it is made public. I’m also completley revamping Roxie Art & Design<\/em> with a new name (Nava Designs<\/a><\/em>), a new logo, and a new website.<\/p>\n\r\n