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Task · part of 4. Build the model you chose in requirement 3

4(a). Architectural model: a house at 1:48

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A quarter inch to the foot, so a 40 foot house is about 10 inches across. Floor plans and elevations first, then windows, doors and structural elements. Discuss materials, detail, outside treatment and colours. 3D printed or laser-cut parts are allowed.

Where this step comes from

  1. Model Design and Building Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 4(a)

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