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GB1569205A – Three-dimensional models and method of producing same
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GB1569205A – Three-dimensional models and method of producing same
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Three-dimensional models and method of producing same

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GB1569205A

GB1569205A
GB186577A
GB186577A
GB1569205A
GB 1569205 A
GB1569205 A
GB 1569205A
GB 186577 A
GB186577 A
GB 186577A
GB 186577 A
GB186577 A
GB 186577A
GB 1569205 A
GB1569205 A
GB 1569205A
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A—HUMAN NECESSITIES

A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS

A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS

A63H23/00—Toy boats; Floating toys; Other aquatic toy devices

A63H23/02—Boats; Sailing boats

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(54) THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME
(71) We, KENNETH FOWLER and
GEOFFREY FRANK BAXTER, both
British Subjects trading as KEN FOWLER
GRAPHICS of Carr House, Carrbottom
Road, Bradford BD5 9BJ, Yorkshire do hereby declare the invention for which we pray that a Patent may be granted to us and the method by which it is to be performed to be particularly described in and by the following statement:
This invention relates to the production of three-dimensional models, the invention is particularly, although not exclusively applicable to the production of models of sailing ships.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for the production of a three-dimensional model comprising the steps of applying a part or parts of the model to be produced to an upstanding shut of material such that said part or parts project from both sides of said sheet, said sheet lying on a longitudinal centre line of the model to be produced and having printed or otherwise formed thereon line formations or representations of other parts of the model to be produced.
Preferably, said sheet will be formed of a transparent material.
The method will preferably include the additional steps of applying further part(s) of the model to one or both sides of said sheet and securing said sheet to a base support such that said sheet is upstanding from said base support. In applying said sheet to said base support at least one part of the model secured to said sheet will preferably rest upon said base support.
The method may comprise the still further step of enclosing the model in a closed frame having a transparent frontage so that the model may be viewed when in said frame. Preferably, the frontage will be composed of glass.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a threedimensional model comprising an upstanding sheet of material carrying one or more parts of the model, said sheet lying on the longitudinal centre line of the model with the part(s) projecting from both sides of said sheet of material, said sheet of material having picated or otherwise formed thereon line formations or representations of other part(s) of said model.
Preferably the sheet of material will be formed of a synthetic plastics material, for example perspex, and will be transparent and the line formations or representations will be screen printed on to said sheet.
In order that the invention may be more readily understood, an embodiment thereof will now be described, by way of example, reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a pictorial view of a sheet of material used in accordance with the invention;
Figure 2 is a pictorial view of a model partly constructed in accordance with the invention. and using the sheet of Figure 1; and
Figure 3 is an end view of the model shown in Figure 2 as a completed model.
The following description, taken in conjunction with the drawings, relates to the production of a model of a sailing ship, but it will be appreciated that this is indicative onlv of the nature of the invention which is in no way limited to the production of models of sailing ships.
Referring to the drawings, and firstly to
Figure 1 there is shown a sheet 2 (in this case rectangular) of material which is composed of a synthetic plastics material such as perspex. The sheet 2 is transparent.
Screen-printed onto the sheet 2 are line representations 4 of masts of a sailing ship and representations 6 of rigging of such a sailing ship. Other line representations cor responding to other parts of what will be termed “above-deck parts” are apparent from the drawing.
Referring now to Figure 2 it will be seen that to the sheet 2 of Figure 1 has been applied two halves 8A and 8B of a hull of the ship, which halves are applied by means of adhesive and to each of the planar surfaces of the sheet with the effect that the sheet 2 lies on the longitudinal centre line of the ship being produced. In their attached positions, the effect is created (by attaching the parts 8A and 8B in the correct position) that the masts 4 and other parts of the “above-deck parts” extend from the “deck” 10 which is created when the halves 8A and 8B are applied. In their functional positions, the halves 8A and 8B project outwardly from the sheet 2. Other three-dimensional parts of the above-deck structure, such as those parts indicated by reference numerals 12A, 12B and 14B are similarly secured to each planar surface of the sheet 2.
Turning to Figure 3, it will be seen that beams 16 have been applied to the sheet 2 by pushing the beams through the sheet 2 preformed holes will preferably be provided in the sheet 2 – and sails 18 have been secured to the beams adjacent each planar surface. The beams 16 will preferably be composed of wood or a synthetic plastics material, and the sails 18 will preferably be composed of a stiff paper, parchment or a flexible plastics material. The sails 18 will be attached to the ends of the beams 16 by means of a thread not visible in the drawing.
Rigging may then be applied to the model so as to extend between the sails, masts and hulls.
The sails and the two halves 8A and 8B of the hull may be painted or printed if desired and pennants may be attached to the model if desired.
When the model has reached the point of production shown in Figure 3 – at which point the model proper is complete the portion 2A of the sheet 2 which extends below the lower extremities of the hull formed by parts 8A and 8B may be inserted in a slot in a base support (not shown) so that the model is supported bv said base member. Preferably the base member will be composed of a lightweight material such as expanded polystyrene foam and its upper surface may be contoured and/or coloured to simulate the sea. In its supported position the lower surfaces of the hull parts 8A and 8B will preferably rest upon the base support.
The finished article. i.e. the model and base support may then be enclosed in a closed frame having a glass frontage so that the model may be viewed therethrough. it being preferable that the height and width of the inner part of the frame are the same as the dimensions of the sheet 2 so that the surfaces of the upper and side edges are not visible.
Finally, as previously mentioned, the invention is not limited to the production of models of sailing ships, as the invention could be applied equally to other selected models.
WHAT WE CLAIM IS:
1. A method for the production of a three-dimensional model comprising the steps of applying a part or parts of the model to be produced to an upstanding sheet of material such that said part or parts project from both sides of said sheet, said sheet lying on a longitudinal centre line of the model to be produced and having printed or otherwise formed thereon line formations or representations of other parts of the model to be produced.
2. A method according to Claim 1, including the additional step of applying further part(s) of the model to one or both sides of said sheet.
3. A method according to Claim 1 or
Claim 2, including the additional step of securing said sheet to a base support such that said sheet is upstanding from said base support.
4. A method according to Claim 3, including the further step of enclosing said sheet and parts in a closed frame having a transparent frontage so that the model may be viewed when in said frame.
5. A method for the production of a three-dimensional model substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
6. A three-dimensional model when produced bv the method according to any of

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Claims 1 to 5.
7. A three-dimensional model comprising an upstanding sheet of material carrying one or more parts of the model, said sheet lying on the longitudinal centre line of the model with the part(s) projecting from both sides of said sheet of material. said sheet of material having printed or otherwise formed thereon line formations or representations of other parts of said model.
X. A model according to Claim 7, wherein said sheet is upstanding from at least one of said parts or the said part.
9. A model according to Claim 7 or
Claim 8. including a base support having a slot for receiving the sheet so that the sheet when in said slot will be upstanding from said base support.
1(). A model according to any of Claims 7 to 9. wherein said sheet is transparent or semi-transparent .
11. A model according to Claim 10, wherein said sheet is composed of a synthetic plastics material.
12. A model according to any of Claims 7 to 11, including a frame for enclosing the model, said frame having a transparent frontage so that the model may be viewed when in said frame.
13. A three-dimensional model substantially as herein described with reference to and as illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 of the accompanying drawings.

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Three-dimensional models and method of producing same

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1989-08-21
1992-03-03
Brown Robert T
Profile design display model

1978

1978-01-17
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1989-08-21
1992-03-03
Brown Robert T
Profile design display model

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