1:200 Model step-by-step

1. Cut out cardboard sections to achieve a to-scale representation of the landfall.
2. Attach the sections, in order, to a base.
3. Paper mache the sections to the base, becoming more rigid.
4. Fill the voids with newspaper creating the mass of the land. Pack well to eliminate air gaps.
5. Determine the shape of all flat areas around the house and create a flat base (at the finished floor level of the house, here being 115.85), enabling you to accurately build the terrace areas up in layers.
6. Add the next terrace level to the base area, and scale and position the house. Here being made from foam board.
7. Add remaining hard components - walled garden terraces and perimetre wall and indoor pool.