There is two levels of model making. 1) Models to study the form, 2) “Prototype”/presentation models. Having a good drawings skills and good model making is a plus but we don’t all have time to do everything. Especially in a mid-size/large design firm. That’s why there are different departments.
I really enjoyed doing models back at school and I was pretty good at it. Today, I do lots of concept illustrations and I also do mostly study foamcore models (product design) when freelancing for design firms or for props in the movie business. Good way to show the client the design before doing any 3D CAD work. You can “touch”, feel the product versus just virtual image that can’t be handle.
Here are some models I made for the props dept. in the movie business:
Deathrace:
Model to be presented to the director for approval.
Based on technical drawings I made: (refering to my model)
Model to be presented to the director for approval.
Based on technical drawings I made: (refering to my model)
The Day after Tomorrow:
Model to be presented to the director for approval.
Based on technical drawings I made: (refering to my model)
