Construction Techniques

Quinntopia recently asked about my construction techniques. I never really thought to say anything about that, but perhaps I should. So here are some thoughts, if not actual methods, on how I’m proceeding with the construction of Akihabara Station.

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A Bird’s Eye View

David Smith recently posted an article demonstrating several prototype research methods available on the Internet.

Many of us know about Google Maps, and the Street View feature.

Bird's eye view of Akihabara Station

Bird's eye view of Akihabara Station

I had no idea about Microsoft’s Live Maps Bird’s Eye View feature, however: Satellite imagery taken at an oblique angle (rather than straight down) that can reveal a lot of interesting architectural detail.
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