How to Build a Model of the Washington Monument

Want to know how to Build a Model of the Washington Monument? You've come to the right place. This article will include exact Washington Monument dimensions, facts about the Washington Monument and several creative ways to build a model of the Washington Monument.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Decide the Quality of your Washington Model - Models differ dramatically in the quality needed and this will determine cost and material needed. Consider the purpose of your model and the budget you have. If you are making this model for a school project you may consider using cheaper materials.

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   Choose Materials to Build Washington Monument - Specific materials that can be used include foam, sugar cubes, popsicle sticks & cloth, balsa wood, matte board, paper, legos or knex. Choose your materials based on availability and quality. You may also want to consider a pre-made kit. See resource section on where to purchase a pre-made kit to build a model of the Washington Monument.

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   Get the Washington Monument Dimensions and Convert to Scale - In order to build a realistic model of the Washington Monument, you will need the original Washington Monument Dimensions you will need to do a little bit of math. How tall is the Washington Monument? Dimensions are as follows:
   
   Height: 555 feet and 5 1/2 inches (169.294 m)
   Width at Base: 55 feet and 1 1/2 inches (16.8 m)
   Width at Top: 34 ft and 5 inches (10.5 m)
   Depth at Base: 15 feet (4.6m)
   
   Now is the time to do some math. There is no specific ratio to use with the monument dimensions, but make sure to divide each dimension by the same figure for accuracy. For pre-made kits you can skip this step.

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   Construct the Monument - This is where you get to use your creativity. Construction will vary depending on the material you use. Draw up your plans before constructing. Consult a hobbyist model builder, employee at craft store or friend/family who is good at crafts. Ask them to look at your design and make sure to ask for any support.

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   Facts about the Washington Monument -
   
   * The original monument is made out of marble, granite and sandstone.
   * It is the world's tallest stone structure and obelisk.

Tips & Warnings

• Finish off your Washington Monument with decorations of landscaping around the Monument.
• Also consider making a diorama with a sunset or beautiful blue sky in the background.
• Part of success is failure. If it doesn't look perfect the first time, try, try again.

Resources

• Pre-Made Kit
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