cadcoke5
03-21-2018, 01:47 AM
I have in mind a set of wireframe sculptures of angels that I want to make. What sets them apart from all the other discussion I have seen is that I want them very tall... over 9 feet.
The current design is a fairly abstract simple shape, with either a triangular or gently curving triangular, body shape. I was thinking about using some electrical conduit to form the main vertical parts, since that would be fairly strong. I would use another piece of conduit, to put a diagonal brace on the back side, to help prop it up.
I have attached a sketch of the basic frame. Version 1 uses conduit where the thicker lines are used. Notice that the top of the triangle goes to the top of the circle that represents the head. However, there are no clips that I know of, that will attach the lights to the 1/2" dia conduit. So, I would have to perhaps cable-tie all those lights. Also, I do prefer a shape that looks nicer in the daytime, so I don't really like the top of the triangle showing in the Angle's head.
So, in version 2, I am showing just using 3/8" solid steel rod. This way, I can bend the rod to make more of a key-hole shape. I can't do this with the conduit, unless I keep the bends to a 6" radius.
Note that I will be adding some wings, and things like trumpets to various versions of the angels. These will be 1/4" rod.
But, will my 9" tall angel be strong enough if I use 3/8" dia rod for the body of the angel?
Thanks for any advice.
-Joe
The current design is a fairly abstract simple shape, with either a triangular or gently curving triangular, body shape. I was thinking about using some electrical conduit to form the main vertical parts, since that would be fairly strong. I would use another piece of conduit, to put a diagonal brace on the back side, to help prop it up.
I have attached a sketch of the basic frame. Version 1 uses conduit where the thicker lines are used. Notice that the top of the triangle goes to the top of the circle that represents the head. However, there are no clips that I know of, that will attach the lights to the 1/2" dia conduit. So, I would have to perhaps cable-tie all those lights. Also, I do prefer a shape that looks nicer in the daytime, so I don't really like the top of the triangle showing in the Angle's head.
So, in version 2, I am showing just using 3/8" solid steel rod. This way, I can bend the rod to make more of a key-hole shape. I can't do this with the conduit, unless I keep the bends to a 6" radius.
Note that I will be adding some wings, and things like trumpets to various versions of the angels. These will be 1/4" rod.
But, will my 9" tall angel be strong enough if I use 3/8" dia rod for the body of the angel?
Thanks for any advice.
-Joe