by mike | Feb 7, 2022 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
More Experiments With Color (Above) You might recall from the previous post, I placed some “trees” at the threshold of staging for evaluation. (Below) I planned for a screen of tall mature trees in this area and began to place more vegetation and shrubbery...
by mike | Feb 2, 2022 | Modeling Techniques, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Experiments With Light and Dark It’s been nearly twenty years since I converted from HO and in that time I’ve clarified and focussed my thinking about what gives me genuine pleasure with the craft. In addition, my views on our design practices have changed. Design is...
by mike | Jan 4, 2022 | Detailing Track, Modeling Techniques, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation |
Cameos of Railroading I recently completed these two compositions. Both were made for fun and as a way to practice techniques and play with different materials. Composition No. One: When The Railroad Leaves TownIn this one I used a triangle shape to break from the...
by mike | Nov 30, 2021 | Modeling Techniques, PS2CD 4427, The Modeling Conversation |
It’s said that you can spot an artist in a museum or gallery by the way they look at paintings. Most people simply amble along spending a few seconds with each work. An artist however, will linger by certain works, move in close and then step back. Move in again and...
by mike | Oct 12, 2021 | Modeling Techniques, PS2CD 4427, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
Before going further with the end cages, I need to complete work on the car sides and roof. Car Side DetailsNear the top of the side panels there is a distinct shadow line that is clearly visible in most of my reference photos. As far as I can tell this is a large...
by mike | Oct 6, 2021 | Modeling Techniques, PS2CD 4427, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
Scratchbuilding is 99% problem solving, especially when working with unfamiliar materials. You’re learning the characteristics of a material such as plastic or brass and how to successfully work with it. At the same time, you’re working out the best techniques and...