Andrew McMillan
New Member
Hi All
I need to prepare technical drawings for our theatre workshop team to build a non-practical double sash hung Georgian window (see image below). For context it will sit approx 6m upstage in front of a cyc. The lit cyc doesn’t need to be seen through the window but the window does need to be independently lit from behind for night scenes. Considering curtains in the window.
A few questions…
1. Are there standard sized Timbers to use for stage window railings, stiles, jambs and architrave trim?
2. I’ve read to pit fly wire on the lower sash and blacked out calico on the upper sash. Would this be effective and with window curtains behind or should I consider other materials?
3. Perspex windows or not necessary? Would they reflect too much light?
I don’t know much about carpentry or joinery but would like to get better at understanding construction and so I can draft quality technical drawings, especially section drawings.
4. What books, DVDs, websites or other resources do you suggest? Are there any standard texts that cover technical drawing for theatre and go into detail about making windows, doors, trucks etc?
Thanks Andrew
I need to prepare technical drawings for our theatre workshop team to build a non-practical double sash hung Georgian window (see image below). For context it will sit approx 6m upstage in front of a cyc. The lit cyc doesn’t need to be seen through the window but the window does need to be independently lit from behind for night scenes. Considering curtains in the window.
A few questions…
1. Are there standard sized Timbers to use for stage window railings, stiles, jambs and architrave trim?
2. I’ve read to pit fly wire on the lower sash and blacked out calico on the upper sash. Would this be effective and with window curtains behind or should I consider other materials?
3. Perspex windows or not necessary? Would they reflect too much light?
I don’t know much about carpentry or joinery but would like to get better at understanding construction and so I can draft quality technical drawings, especially section drawings.
4. What books, DVDs, websites or other resources do you suggest? Are there any standard texts that cover technical drawing for theatre and go into detail about making windows, doors, trucks etc?
Thanks Andrew