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.

Found wile on a photo safari

Deep river park, Hobart, In. Wood’s mill. I already have a mill but i cant pass the opportunity.

Happy fathers day

To all our father friends. have a great day celebrating how great it is to be a dad.

Just a tease.

As promissed, I’m working on several modern/contemporary structures. I should have 3 new builds ready in a couple of days.

This CG mockup is based on a building near portage, indiana.