Ken's Scrollwork

AMIENS CATHEDRAL

Amiens Cathedral located in Northern France along the Somme River. The town of Amiens is a couple of hours drive north of Paris. The west facade of the Cathedral is generally considered to be one of the world's best example of High Gothic Style. The Amiens Cathedral was built in 1162 in the Romanesque style. In 1218 it burned after being struck by lightning and two years later reconstruction started using the plans of plans of Robert de Luzarches. It was completed nearly 70 years later in 1289 (there have been subsequent additions). The south tower was constructed around 1366 and the north tower about 1401.

The model is a very good representation of the Cathedral.

Description: It took countless hours over a period of three months to construct, with 3877 inside cuts and 636 pieces to be cut, sanded, fitted, glued and stained several times. Eighty support block were used to provide added strength to the structure.

Mahogany is the main timber - the lighter sections being beech. Many different thicknesses were necessary: 6.5mm, 6.0mm, 5.0mm, and 3.5mm and 3.0mm, as the design is quite intricate.

The clock has "stained glass" windows/doors. Eight 6.2v light globes are controlled by a Switchmode AC Adaptor. It is finished with clear satin estapol.

Dimensions: 958mm (H) x 495mm (W) x 190mm (D)


Designer: Al Spicer for Wildwood Designs.


Year Built: 2005

This is a photograph of Amiens Cathedral in France

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