#Scale Model Builder

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HG 1/144 GUNDAM CALIBARN | Build Video

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SUPER UNIQUE writing ideas for hobbyists and professionals looking for fun, personal projects to get their inspo back

get a fictional pen pal (ask your other writer friends!) and spend time decorating envelopes, picking out a handwriting style, maybe buying a cheap perfume/cologne that smells like your character to really get to know them and feel their presence. if you have hand tremors or bad handwriting like me, you can choose a handwriting font for them and print their letters out!! more examples: save the dates, wedding invitations, birthday cards, party invites, etc.

use old calendars in character (there are many "expired" planners on sale around the end of the year, usually August) personally, i use them to record major life events like first band tours, trips abroad, holidays, birthdays... even trash pickup days and when they forget to roll out the bins!

sketch floor plans this can be on graph paper if you have the know-how when it comes to scaling down, but there are also tons of simple apps that allow you to both create the floor plan a builder would use and add furniture like an interior decorator. some even let you rotate them afterwards and see the furniture and walls burst to life in 3D! you can think of them as the sims but where everything is actually to scale

make an architectural model if you have some scrap cardboard, paper, and glue, you can easily bring the floor plan you just made to life (you'll need practice if you want to get really fancy with it of course! window panes and railings are the gnarliest part for me, haha)

make a playlist as your character maybe the most accessible one on this list, you can make the playlist your character listens to. sometimes this can be fun and surprising, like when my little guy Possum from Violence Without Plot is covered in tattoos and plays punk music on stage but listens to nothing but spa music to wind down between shows

write something your character can see this one is so weird to summarize but what i mean is like... a school essay for your teacher character to grade. cryptic street signs warning about danger by the lake. a memorial plaque beneath a statue. a character's online blog. a few of the cards in a grandmother's recipe box. a business card for a smooth-talking lawyer. things you can write that make everything feel so textured and real

these are all things i do on the daily, and it makes my life as a writer a thousand times more joyful and fulfilling. so have fun, be safe, and don't forget to unplug the hot glue when you're done <3

[ltwilliammowett]

Votive ship, Scandinavia, 1590-1610

A votive ship is a ship model displayed in a church. Votive ships were constructed and given as gifts to the church by ship builders and seamen, often as a token of gratitude for a safe return from a hazardous voyage.

The practice of displaying model ships in churches stems from the Middle Ages and appears to have been known throughout Christian Europe. The oldest known remaining votive ship is a Spanish ship model from the 15th century.

This is the oldest surviving votive ship in Scandinavia. It was probably built between 1590 and 1610, possibly in the Low Countries. Originally it hung in Stockholm Cathedral (Storkyrkan). It has been badly damaged over the centuries: the masts, rigging, beak and quarter galleries are all missing. The galleon-shaped hull is lavishly decorated with miniature portraits. Among these figures are monks, harp-playing ladies and a black man in European dress. The painted decorations include wine leaves, pillars painted in trompe-l`oeil, griffins, basilisks and lions. After c. 1610 it became more common to decorate the ships with painted sculptures.

Like many other votive ships, the bottom of the hull is unrealistically reduced in size as the model was meant to be viewed from below. Generally, this type of model was more a work of art/religious object rather than a faithful scale model of an actual sailing ship.

[godbirdart]

Looking at your recent commissions, those backgrounds are soo pretty!! Do you have any tips for backgrounds? I always struggle with them :>

aAA many many thanks!!

backgrounds can absolutely be a struggle but they don't have to be! they just require a little more creative planning~!

whether it be a commission or a personal drawing, if I'm building an elaborate art piece i focus on establishing the background First.

the background is the stage for your character! planning the background first will make it easier to tailor the character's actions and how they interact with the environment around them.

planning the background first can be the difference between your character standing awkwardly front and center with the setting going on behind them, or actually participating in their environment.

if i'm super stumped for background ideas, i browse stock image sites to get inspiration. sometimes it helps to doodle on an image to generate some ideas - kinda like you're playing with JPEGs like dolls.

that said - while i'm pinpointing WHAT i want to draw, i keep the ideas loose. i don't want to focus on the itty-bitty details until i've got the overall aesthetic and layout in mind, as i might get inspired to add something in later!

THUMBNAILING

if you're planning a big piece it can be helpful to break it down into something bite-sized before you go all in and start lining or painting. these are "thumbnails" - fast little sketches that establish the scene in a way that doesn't consume a lot of time or effort. it's also great as a little perspective exercise as a treat.

here i decided i want to draw a character walking home in a back alley street. with these photo references in mind, i can plan a layout and how the character will act in the scene. is this a candid shot? are they posing cutely? are they looking down at us in a tense way? there are many ideas to be had!

after you've chosen the layout / vibe for your idea, you can scale up your thumbnail to your preferred canvas size and start fleshing out the details. be sure to keep referring to your reference images to get additional ideas, such as storefronts, items, props etc!

3D MODELS

If you're trying to create a unique environment that photo references simply cannot help you visualize, 3D models exist! This gives you that ability to rotate / scale things for better visualization. Clip Studio has a vast catalogue of 3D models to download For Free that you can fiddle around with. i know there are many 3D builder sites out there as well, though i've never made use of them so i'm afraid i cannot recommend any off the top of my head. hell, you can even use the Sims game to design a setting and go from there!

also if anyone is going to come into my house and say 3D models are cheating: they are not. using a 3D model to better grasp an angle or get a better idea for perspective is not cheating. using 3D models to help plan the environment in your art is not cheating. they are no different than brushes; these are tools made to HELP YOU. use them!

PERSPECTIVE

perspective and angles can make a HUGE difference in the art piece. there's nothing wrong with static long shots! if that's what you want to draw, do it!! there's no right and wrong here!

but if you're finding your work to be a little robotic and stiff, slap an angle in there. consider an overhead view. these same techniques are applied to photography and film! nothing wrong with wide shots, but every once in a while it can help to throw in a dutch angle.

if there is one note i'd like to leave off on, it's that your backgrounds do not have to be 100% accurate-to-life to be Good. unless realism is something you're really striving for in your style, don't feel compelled to nitpick every brick and leaf in your art. us artists can tend to over-prune our work until our art looks a little bare and soulless. flaws can give your work character, and that's often a lot more appealing than how accurate the scale ratio between background building A and building B are [again, unless you WANT to go for that realistic look then you can fuss over those details all you like].

i hope this helped a little! MY APOLOGIES FOR MAKING IT SO LONG AH

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Exploring the World of Scale Model Building | Building Model

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, and scale model building is no exception. Whether you’re completely new to this hobby or just looking for guidance, it’s easy to get confused by unfamiliar terms, kits, and tools. So, where should you begin?

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about building scale models, step by step. By the end, you’ll feel confident tackling your first project and joining the community of enthusiastic scale model builders.

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Imagine for a moment a young noble meeting a primarch for the first time, a subtle insult to the Imperium and to the demigod as they're not even the first born, having little prospects.

They are afraid, but do their duty well in taking the Lord to where he needs to go, pointing out places of interest, architecture they designed themselves.

And Perturabo is intrigued in spite of himself. This little mortal, barely reaching above his knee, was a builder. A creator. Like him, in a vague distant way.

From there a strange comradery grows between The Breaker and The Mouse. They show him their small study where pictures cover the walls, drawings going back to their childhood of the city they wanted to build one day.

But it is the scale model that takes up most room that dominates Perturabo's attention. They shyly tell him that they built it all by hand with scraps and stolen tools. Their parents, the rulers of the planet, prefer them to be neither seen or heard unless they need something.

He can relate to that, at least.

Months go by, and he sends them vox messages with attached images because they had told him once how they were having trouble being inspired.

Then a tragedy.

Perturabo manages a visit, to check on the fortifications of course, and no his hearts don't stutter at the smile on the Little Mouse's face. The two go to their study, but something is wrong.

The drawings are torn from the walls and shredded upon the ground. Tools lay scattered and snapped on the table.

And the model city is broken, completely destroyed. They fall to their knees, crying out in grief. "Years of work! My life! How could they?"

Perturabo burns the capital after that, taking them away from the place of their pain.

A decade later and Perturabo is a husband with a gift to give.

The city his Mouse once dreamed of is now real.

[positivelyghastly]

Tiny Terzo Reliquary!

It’s finally finished! I decided to keep the embellishments to a minimum instead of doing a lot of tiny paper cutting when my hands have been really stiff with the cold weather, but I absolutely love how it turned out!!!

He now lives with my other little figures on my music shelf and I’m already planning to make one for my Copia figure when I get it next year >:)

Compiled progress shots and thoughts on the project below the cut! (Heads up, I ramble a lot)

If I was to make it again I would definitely have planned the roof section better and made the base in full panels instead of sections to minimise seams. I also would make sure I painted the inside before construction and put the plastic for the windows in last instead of having to mask them off for painting.

It’s made of a combination of 1mm and 2mm mount board (also called chip board I believe?), clear plastic from some packaging, stretch velvet and bamboo toothpicks. Ideally, I would have made it from acrylic because that’s much stronger but that would require a laser cutter or a jigsaw, two things I don’t have lol but the mount board takes paint much better without needing too much priming and sanding and cuts much easier with a scalpel.

I crocheted the lace using single strands of embroidery thread and a .6mm crochet hook. It was the first time I ever did any crochet on that scale and it was actually really fun and I’m planning a few more crochet lace projects in the future. Although I don’t recommend doing micro crochet if you’re very tense and have long nails because I was putting SO MUCH pressure on my thumbnail on the hand I was holding my work with that I actually had to take a break overnight because my nail bed was starting to hurt and didn’t stop hurting for like four days. Learn from my mistakes. If anyone’s interested, I put the stitches I used on one of the older update posts but it’s a very basic row of double crochet scallop stitches on a base of a single row of slip stitches to keep it small

The tufting on the back plate was done by marking out a lattice grid on a rectangle of mount board that was slightly smaller than the space it would sit in on the removable plate and punching the holes with my awl. I then chopped up some foam from an old bra that I’d already harvested the hooks and eyes from and glued that to the piece of mount board before covering with some stretch velvet. I tried doing the tufting in a few different ways. Originally I wanted to do it just with little French knots to look like buttons but I ended up not liking it so I took them all out and tried a couple of different methods for doing a lattice before landing on what you see in the photos. I went over in one long stitch along all the left to right diagonals and then did the same with the right to left diagonals and put in tiny couching stitches at all the intersections through the holes in the mount board to pull them in and give it that tufted look

I’ve really missed doing things like this. I went to college to study model making because my dream was to work in theatre either as a prop builder or set designer but with my disabilities I realised that kind of career that required a lot of work with heavy machinery and a lot of time on my feet isn’t a viable choice for me, so it’s nice to get back into something I’m really passionate about while also making something relating to my special interests

[innercircleminiatures]

Filling gaps is one of my great weaknesses as a scale model builder but these are so cavernous I don’t think I have a choice. That’s like a full millimeter.

[mensfactory]

LEGO Life-Sized Technic McLaren P1

The 1:1 scale P1 was constructed from 342,817 Lego Technic pieces. That number includes 393 distinct types of pieces, including 11 that were made specifically for the model.

The car tips the scales at 2,690 pounds, making it nearly 400 pounds lighter than the vehicle it is based on. In total, 23 designers, engineers, and builders were involved with the project, which took 8,344 hours to complete.

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3D Printing in Architecture

3D printing, once a novelty in the tech world, has now firmly established itself as a game-changer in various industries, including architecture. The ability to create intricate models, prototypes, and even full-scale structures has opened up new possibilities for architects, engineers, and builders. In this blog post, we'll explore how 3D printing is revolutionizing architecture, from design concepts to construction practices.

Design Innovation

One of the most significant impacts of 3D printing in architecture is the freedom it provides in design. Traditional methods often limit architects to certain shapes and structures due to material and construction constraints. However, with 3D printing, these limitations are lifted. Architects can now experiment with complex geometries and organic forms that were previously impossible or too costly to achieve. This has led to a surge in innovative designs, pushing the boundaries of what architecture can be.

Prototyping and Modeling

Before the advent of 3D printing, creating detailed architectural models was a time-consuming and expensive process. With 3D printing, architects can quickly produce accurate scale models of their designs, allowing for better visualization and refinement. This rapid prototyping capability enables architects to identify potential issues early in the design process, saving time and resources in the long run. Additionally, clients can better understand the architect's vision through tangible models, leading to more effective communication and collaboration.

Sustainability and Efficiency

3D printing also offers significant benefits in terms of sustainability and construction efficiency. Traditional construction methods often generate a considerable amount of waste due to material overuse and mistakes. In contrast, 3D printing uses only the necessary amount of material, significantly reducing waste. Additionally, many 3D printing materials can be recycled or are made from sustainable resources, making this technology more environmentally friendly.

Moreover, 3D printing can streamline the construction process. Structures can be printed on-site, reducing the need for transportation and minimizing the carbon footprint associated with moving materials and equipment. This method also allows for faster construction times, which is particularly beneficial for large-scale projects or emergency housing needs.

Cost-Effective Construction

The cost of building with traditional methods can be prohibitive, especially for complex or custom designs. 3D printing offers a more cost-effective alternative by reducing labor costs and material waste. The precision of 3D printing ensures that only the exact amount of material needed is used, which not only lowers costs but also increases the structural integrity of the building. For developing countries or regions with limited resources, 3D printing presents a viable solution for affordable housing and infrastructure.

Challenges and Future Prospects

While 3D printing in architecture holds great promise, it is not without challenges. The technology is still relatively new, and large-scale 3D printing for buildings requires further development. Issues such as material limitations, regulatory hurdles, and the need for skilled operators must be addressed. However, ongoing research and innovation in the field are likely to overcome these challenges in the coming years.

[purplekoop]

Here's some early rough sketch designs for the giantess arena fighter project (not committing to the "big leagues" name yet), mostly focused on blocking out different body types next to each other. Don't look too critically at the details yet, outfits are highly subject to change at this point.

Also these numbers correlate to my personal notes, so to elaborate:

1: "Tessa", the ever-eager "protagonist" girl whose elemental affinity is growth itself. She's naturally short, but can temporarily enlarge things, including parts of her body, and her overall growth scales extremely quickly, especially when her opponent is bigger, and will constantly grow in the late game to some of the highest heights possible of anyone in the cast.

2: Temp name "Forest", a go-with-the-glow gal with plant-element abilities. She can absorb sunlight through her skin and big mass of green hair, and can use its power to either grow rapidly herself or grow plants from the ground, letting her do things like create trees for cover or patches of grass that slow enemies. Great at area control, but can struggle when enemies get too close.

3: "Powerlifter", a world-class bodybuilder with metallic abilities, letting her turn her body partially or fully into metal to hit harder and take hits better, though she can't grow while fully metal. She also likes to pump up, getting bigger and beefier from attacking or using whatever she can grab (including enemies) to perform weightlifting reps. A close-range powerhouse who can devastate enemies with her signature grabs and throws, but slow and doesn't have any means of fighting from a distance without something to throw.

4: "Model", a snooty but stunning supermodel with long legs and electrical powers. Her powers and physique combine to let her run at extremely high speeds, as well as bombard the opponent with rapid-fire kicks. By running, she builds up static electricity, which she can unleash either as an AOE discharge, a stunning kick, or a surge of growth. While strong from the start, she doesn't scale as well as some other fighters.

7: "Karate", a stalwart martial artist with the gift of willpower. While small from the start, and not a fast grower, she instead excels at using the enemy's force against them, giving her an advantage the bigger her opponent is, such as by utilizing leg sweeps to trip up even massive foes or a parry that can redirect the power of otherwise devastating attacks. She also has an otherwise solid spread of decent mobility, a respectable projectile, and great close-range combos, making her a fundamentally solid fighter overall.

6: "Builder", the lead of a construction company who can manipulate earth and stone. Her trusty sledgehammer is a disjointed weapon that grows with her, and excels at demolishing her surroundings as well as her enemies with massive sweeping attacks. She can also use her powers to conjure blocks of stone from the ground, eventually becoming whole buildings when she's large enough, which can act as cover or be sent flying with her hammer. She can also surround her body in a layer of stony armor, though it'll break after taking a heavy hit or if she grows too big. Another slow bruiser, but prefers to take things slow with reliable big hits with above-average range.

10: "Orbit", a reserved girl with power over gravity. Using it on herself, she can float freely through the air, giving her more aerial movement options than most characters. She can also use gravity to grab surrounding debris or projectiles, gathering them in an orbital field around her waist to then be fired back as she wants, or observed into her own mass to give her a surge of growth. As she gets bigger, her passive gravitational becomes stronger, automatically drawing nearby debris into her orbit. Overall a zoner playstyle that struggles up close but can barrage an enemy from afar.

As the numbering (and that earlier post) implies there's plenty more characters, though I think I'd prefer to save going in-depth until I have more finalized designs, which may or may not be a minute. Admittedly these are hard designs to conceptualize, let alone put to paper with enough iterations to fit the size tier gimmick.

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Wrong spell

We often complain that voice assistants do not understand us. Either they don’t do what we ask them to do at all, or they don’t hear us at all. It’s no joke, the problem of communication between a person and an inanimate object has existed for a very long time. Another person intuitively understands us, even if we speak quietly or indistinctly, but with objects everything is different...

Look at Alice's surprise when her wand cast a completely different spell than it was supposed to. Alice had long wanted to get rid of the habit of curling her curls in anxious moments, and she believed that magic would help her. She said “Eliminate bad habit!”, but the wand applied a spell “Multiply that rabbit!”.

Here I depart from my favorite space, but do not move away from the LEGO classics: here you are a sorceress in a traditional blue robe, and a castle even made of yellow brick, albeit on a micro scale, which is almost the source of the entire Castle series.

I took this photo to illustrate the Brickcentral theme of the month. I invite you to join us in search of adventures in the world of magic!

The environment

Initially, I wanted to put together a children's play room, stylized with a fantasy theme, but in the end I am no longer sure whether this is stylization, or really a room in some castle.

The build is very simple, without any frills or unusual solutions. The filling of the room is not too dense, exactly as much as I planned to place in the frame. The cloud mat is missing from the final photo because I felt it was too distracting. I would like to focus on two elements that I really like:

A white sofa inspired by the work of the amazing builder Brickdesigned. I took one of his models as a basis and modified it to suit my needs. And a micro-scale model of the classic yellow LEGO castle from the talented photographer @johnreiley. It was absolutely impossible to pass by this wonderful miniature.

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A Closer Look at ACB vs MCCB vs MCB: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to electrical protection and control, selecting the right type of circuit breaker is crucial for safety, efficiency, and performance. Among the most common types of breakers used in low-voltage electrical distribution systems are ACBs (Air Circuit Breakers), MCCBs (Molded Case Circuit Breakers), and MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers). Each of these has its unique features, applications, and limitations.

In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between ACB, MCCB, and MCB to help you make informed decisions for your projects.

What is an MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)?

An MCB is a compact protection device designed primarily for low-current, low-voltage circuits (typically up to 100 A).

Key Features:

Rated current: Up to 100 A

Breaking capacity: Up to 10–15 kA

Trip characteristics: Fixed (B, C, D curves)

Voltage level: Low voltage (generally 230V/400V)

Commonly used in: Residential and light commercial installations

Advantages:

Small and space-saving

Easy to install and replace

Cost-effective

Quick response to overcurrent and short circuit

Limitations:

Not suitable for industrial or high-load applications

No adjustability in trip settings

2. What is an MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker)?

An MCCB is a more robust and versatile breaker designed for higher current ratings and industrial applications.

Key Features:

Rated current: Up to 2500 A (some models go beyond)

Breaking capacity: Up to 50–100 kA

Adjustable thermal and magnetic trip settings

Voltage level: Low to medium voltage (up to 1000V)

Commonly used in: Commercial and industrial distribution systems

Advantages:

Wide range of protection (overload, short circuit)

Adjustable settings provide flexibility

Suitable for motor protection and feeder protection

Can be used for selective coordination

Limitations:

Larger than MCBs

More expensive

Manual reset required after tripping

3. What is an ACB (Air Circuit Breaker)?

An ACB is a heavy-duty breaker used mainly in main power distribution systems, typically at the incoming (main) panel level.

Key Features:

Rated current: Up to 6300 A

Breaking capacity: Up to 120 kA

Voltage level: Up to 690V (Low voltage applications)

Trip units: Digital/microprocessor-based (with features like communication, metering, diagnostics)

Commonly used in: Industrial, commercial, and utility-scale applications

Advantages:

High breaking capacity

Advanced protection and control (via intelligent trip units)

Remote monitoring and operation

Easy maintenance and servicing

Limitations:

Large in size

Higher initial cost

Generally not suitable for final circuit protection

Comparison Table: ACB vs MCCB vs MCB

Feature MCB MCCB ACB Current Rating Up to 100 A Up to 2500 A Up to 6300 A Breaking Capacity~10 kA Up to 100 k A Up to 120 k A Trip Setting Fixed Adjustable Advanced (Digital/Micro)Application Residential /Light Comml. Industrial/Commercial Main Distribution/Industrial Size Very compact Medium Large Cost Low Moderate High Remote Monitoring No Optional Yes (Smart Trip Units)

How to Choose the Right Breaker?

It depends on your application:

Use MCBs for final circuit protection in homes, offices, or small shops.

Use MCCBs for motor protection, feeder circuits, or larger loads in industrial/commercial setups.

Use ACBs for main distribution, large generators, or transformer protection in industrial facilities.

Conclusion

Understanding the differences between ACB, MCCB, and MCB is essential for electrical engineers, panel builders, and procurement professionals. While they all serve the purpose of protecting circuits from faults, their capabilities and applications are very different.

As a trusted switchgear supplier, we help our clients choose the right protection device for their needs — whether it’s for a home panel or a high-capacity industrial switchboard.

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