The process

I get the feeling that most people don’t understand how much time and effort goes into the creation of a Clever Models kit.

Over the next week or so I’m going to share the steps I’m taking to realise a model of the Wood’s mill.  It starts with finding the structure and taking dozens of photos.  I also do a follow up web search to see if there are earlier historic images.

The 3 bars in the first pic are rough measurment rules.  Along with measurments made on location, I can move on to making a low detail 3D model.

Flne detail is added later.  This model confirms my extrapolated measurments and a pleasing proportion.  I’m also starting to think about the engineering on how the model will go together.

I check the model through the softwares’ camera against several photos and from all angles to make sure everything fits before exporting to the unwrapping software.

That’s all for now, approx. 2 days invested.

Comments

[John]

Thom,

To be sure you are correct, most folks have no idea how much effort is placed into creating a 3D model. Over the years I have done a few but I used PhotoShop. To be sure even with my crude methods it would take a couple of weeks to come up with something I could build.

I would much rather pay you fellows for a model. So to speak, instant gratification, and only for a few dollars.

With great interest I will follow your blog. Thanks.

Oh, please don't forget to finish the 'Photo Studio'. I am chomping at the bit to spend some money at you web site. :) :)

John

[bob bruce]

Thanks for letting us in on the process. Your thorough approach is why
Clever Models are the best in the field!

[Ron]

Ditto to all of the above messages. This is the reason I promote CLEVER MODELS at every possible opportunity and will continue to do so.