My design for the Layers project is going to be a model of the largest volcano in the solar system: Olympus Mons! Though it is a shield volcano, meaning it is shaped quite flat like a shield, it is 2 and a half times taller than Mount Everest. It’s also located on Mars.
My inspiration comes from topographical maps of locations on Earth, like this map of Cape Cod. I really like appreciate the small details included, like the tiny islands, the roads, the names of the waters, and the compass. I probably will not incorporate these into my design, since it is a volcano on a desert planet, but I will make the terrain as detailed as I can realistically. I also like the contrast of the land versus the water, but since the Mars terrain is mainly just red dirt and rock without flowing liquid water, I think I’ll stick to a more basic color palette.
What material do you plan on using?
I am thinking of using plywood and potentially painting it
Do you have a plan for how you’d like to display it when done? (Standing frame, wall frame, laying flat on a table or similar, etc?)
I am planning on having it lay flat on a table like a desk decoration.
Are you going to color the piece or go for a more natural finish?
If you are going to color the piece would you stain it with like a red-ish stain and keep some of the woodgrain peaking through or would you want to paint it to cover that wood texture?