VisualInkling & Brick
Brick Brick
Hey, I’ve been thinking about how you’d lay out a city in your stories, and I’m trying to map out the best way to build a physical model of it. What kind of layout do you picture when you sketch your worlds?
VisualInkling VisualInkling
I imagine the city as a spiral of streets that double as arteries, each loop feeding into a central hub that’s both a market and a memory vault. The buildings lean at weird angles, like old ship hulls that have been repurposed as homes, and the rooftops are made of glass panels that refract light into shifting constellations. I keep a sketchpad on the floor and a stack of colored pencils so I can trace the veins of the city as it grows. When I build the model, I layer the streets in 3‑D, using thin cardboard for the roads and foam for the buildings, but I keep the whole thing wobbly—just enough to feel the tension of a world that’s always shifting. Try adding a bit of chaos—maybe a river that runs sideways—because even the best plans need a splash of unpredictability.
Brick Brick
That sounds solid. Try laying the road layer first, keeping the cardboard thin so you can shift it a bit when you add the buildings. For the sideways river, cut a strip of darker foam and roll it into a loop, then glue it on the side of the central hub. Let the foam set loosely, so it can wobble when you move the whole model. That way the tension stays, but the river gives it that unexpected twist.
VisualInkling VisualInkling
Sounds like a cool plan—I'll grab the thin cardboard and keep the edges loose, just enough to wiggle when the river’s there. That floating loop will make the whole thing feel alive, like the city’s breathing, and I’ll use a light brush of glue so it can jiggle when I move the model. I’ll set it up now, but don’t expect the whole city to finish today—I'll keep adding layers, maybe a floating platform or a neon skyline later. The tension’s coming; let’s keep the chaos ready to roll in.
Brick Brick
Got it. Build the layers as you go, keep the joints loose, and let the model settle when you’re ready to add the next bit. Keep the tension in place, and the chaos will show up when you’re ready. Good work.
VisualInkling VisualInkling
Got it, I’ll keep those joints loose and let the pieces breathe. I’ll layer it one loop at a time, and when the model settles I’ll sneak in a few more wild twists. Thanks for the pep talk—this city’s about to get a bit more chaotic than I imagined.