Scale Models

A specialty of Visualization Navigator is model construction. VN builds miniature project models to provide an enhanced understanding of project issues to clients and stakeholders. Our models may depict construction scenes, remediation techniques, or specific project events.

Collectively, stop-motion photography and animation techniques are employed to enhance visuals using the model as a backdrop. Next, digital techniques are used to modify or create “virtual” scenes within the model environment. This process can greatly assist in the conceptual design phase of a project.

VN operates an in-house model building shop. Our models range in size from small transportable versions to exact scale model scene recreations occupying an entire room. Due to the close interaction with Project Navigator’s project professionals, a high level of accuracy is ensured.

In early 2010, our staff built a series of scale models to assist with outreach and communication activities for the planned cleanup at the former Asarco Smelter Site in El Paso, TX. Click here to view the model building process. More on the project and how PNL's graphics and web design activities are assisting are at www.RecastingAsarco.com.