by mike | Feb 22, 2023 | The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
The inspiration for this new work is a single track industrial branch serving one or two remaining customers. Richmond has the remnant of the former GR&I that serves a wire and cable plant (photo below), while Youtube overflows with other examples. Just search...
by mike | Feb 13, 2023 | Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
My approach to modeling has evolved from simply replicating a specific time and place to using the work as a medium of expression in the same way an artist uses pen&ink or watercolor. For the design of the current project, I’ve drawn inspiration from a...
by mike | Feb 5, 2023 | OST Believes, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
Before my eyesight issues began I was content to pursue working with brass and not that interested in building another layout. That changed when I could no longer scratchbuild as I miss working with my hands and making things. Chris Mears and I have a lot of email...
by mike | Jan 29, 2023 | The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
As you can see, I have a clean slate again. The Mill Road cameo is in temporary storage until I decide its fate and the other sections have been dismantled for the materials. Although I was and still am happy with Mill Road, I’ve taken it as far as it wants to...
by mike | Jan 23, 2023 | The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
To recreate the expansive space that we experience outside, we resort to tricks ranging from a plain blue color on the walls to large custom made photomurals. As I’ve progressed through the craft, I’ve reached the conclusion the backdrop is not as...
