Model Making

NE apartments in Tokyo are a novel take on the home residence: a block of eight apartments in Japan designed exclusively for the motorcyclist.

Nestled in Culver City, California lies the sleek residential creation of Laney LA. Its black wood exterior provides an alluring contrast to the surrounding greenery and white interior. The two story residential home's contrasting interior and exterior colors adds to its Nordic style theme. 3-D...

Please note before you start reading this older post that I have long since included a version in the Methods section, under Making realistic models, which can be accessed above. That version may h…

Recently I was asked by a friend to cover for her on the ‘Foundation in Art & Design Diploma’ course at Central Saint Martins. The day was intended to deal with aspects of model-mak…

Here's a quick tutorial on how I build crates using a block of foam, with basswood texture glued overtop. The solid construction ensures that the crates don't run the risk of collapsing during construction or gaming, and the foam keeps them lightweight. Step 1: Cutting the Foam Blocks Begin with a section of 1-inch thick insulation foam. Working from one of the straight, smooth ends, measure out 1-inch increments. Then, using a snap-off knife and a steel ruler, cut the foam at your…

Carving realistic rocks out of extruded Styrofoam Part 2

Model road layouts are a great way to add realism to your model railroad. Learn how Gerry Leone makes asphalt and gravel roads for his layout.

Foamed Pvc is an extremely versatile sheet plastic. Of all the different brands I’ve tried over the years Palight has proved to be by far the easiest to work with by hand. In fact it’s become my ow…

Get creative with paracord, rope, leather and biothane! Learn techniques and get inspired with our tutorials.In the description of the videos you will find a...

A entry in the Architectural League of New York and Socrates Sculpture Park’s 2019 Folly/Function competition to design and build an entry and information kiosk for the park. Inspired by its eponymous material and the playful idea of children’s soap-bubbles in the park, and developed...