L liz Guest Apr 1, 2009 #1 The actual model is to be 3' high and weigh about 25lbs. Can it be made from the same material as the model? If not, how should its weight per cubic inch compare to the of the model material?
The actual model is to be 3' high and weigh about 25lbs. Can it be made from the same material as the model? If not, how should its weight per cubic inch compare to the of the model material?
Y Your Answer Guest Apr 1, 2009 #2 3' : 8" = 4.5 : 1 and 25 lbs : 10 oz = 40 : 1 so the material for model must be 40/4.5 times heavier or 8 8/9 times heavier than mini model material.
3' : 8" = 4.5 : 1 and 25 lbs : 10 oz = 40 : 1 so the material for model must be 40/4.5 times heavier or 8 8/9 times heavier than mini model material.
