Borgund Stave Church

1/35th scale exhibition model of the tenth century Norwegian Borgund stave church with a strong emphasis on historical accuracy and architectural detail.1/35 scale Borgund Stave Church model created using a 3D scan provided by Munich University and hosted on the Borgund Stave Church website, I converted the scan data into orthographic drawings imported into Rhino as the foundation for the CAD model.

The structure was digitally modelled in Rhino before being separated into fabrication methods and materials. Roof tiles were FDM printed, while dragons, crosses, and soffits were resin printed. The internal structure combined high-density Chemi-wood with precision laser-cut acrylic, acting as an assembly jig for accurate alignment. Walls and roofs were laser cut from MDF, while curved rear spires were hand assembled from layered card strips.

The stone flooring and interior woodwork were hand painted before assembly, allowing detail visible through the veranda and interior spaces. Final finishing used zenithal highlighting, dry brushing, weathering, and pigment work to bring the structure to life.