Modelling4Comfort
Welcome to the workshop! Build logs take you behind the scenes of each project, documenting the entire creative journey from initial concept through to final touches. Here you’ll find detailed progress updates, step-by-step construction techniques, problem-solving insights, and honest reflections on what worked (and what didn’t). If you want to understand how these miniature worlds come to life, this is where the real story unfolds.
Active Projects
Sea Rescue
A dramatic maritime rescue scene currently in the planning phase. Follow along as this project develops from concept sketches through detailed construction of the rescue vessel, seascape, and dynamic water effects.
Plant Displays Series
An ongoing botanical modeling collection featuring detailed representations of Daffodil, Snowdrops, Protea, Strelitzia, Bluebells, Hibiscus, and more. Each plant is documented from initial research through final display construction.
Completed Project Build Logs
Gorch Fock Training Ship
My very first model build - a complete learning journey from overwhelming beginner to finished sailing ship. Starting with zero experience in November 2019, I learned everything from scratch with this 700-part Revell kit. Documentation covers hull construction, deck details, mast building, and the challenging rigging work.
Caravaning in Wales
Commissioned scratch-build capturing a family's camping adventures. Complete build documentation from initial commission through vehicle construction, figure sculpting, and Welsh countryside scenery.
Traditional English Cottage
From 2017 photo to 3D model using AI visualization and architectural research. Detailed documentation of flint and brick wall construction, complex roof building, window fabrication, and creating 40+ handmade plants.
Henrhyd Falls South Wales
Wales' tallest waterfall (27m) captured at 1:250 scale. Complete documentation from planning and reference gathering through vertical cliff construction, water effects creation, and temperate rainforest woodland with moss-covered character.
Bamboo River Lookout
Charming bamboo cabin with river scene, built as an experimental project. Complete documentation of bamboo construction techniques, dried leaf roofing, figure sculpting with wire armatures and air-dry clay.
English Country Garden
Thatched cottage with 12m × 12m traditional garden featuring 50+ plant species. Comprehensive build logs covering garden planning, plant creation techniques, base construction, cottage building, and garden finishing.
Cathy's Flower House
Delightful Rolife kit miniature flower shop with LED lighting. Build log documents the assembly process, lighting installation, and detail finishing of this charming kit project.
Bookshop Memories
Charming BookNook Kit creating an enchanting miniature bookshop scene. Complete documentation of laser-cut assembly, LED lighting installation, and atmospheric detailing perfect for bookshelf display.
SS Great Britain
Revolutionary steamship designed by Brunel, my first major scratch-build. Ambitious documentation from historical research through hull construction, deck detailing, rigging, and final weathering.
What You’ll Find in Build Logs
Each project’s build logs provide:
- 📸 Step-by-Step Photos - Visual documentation of every stage
- 🔨 Detailed Techniques - Methods, materials, and tools used
- 💡 Problem-Solving - Challenges encountered and creative solutions
- ⏱️ Time Investment - Realistic estimates for planning your own builds
- 📝 Honest Reflections - What worked, what didn’t, and lessons learned
- 🔗 Material Sources - Where to find supplies and alternatives
Build logs are written as the work progresses, capturing the real experience of bringing each miniature world to life—including the mistakes, experiments, and unexpected discoveries along the way.
Navigate by Interest
New to Scratch Building? Start with kit projects like Bookshop Memories or Cathy’s Flower House to see simpler construction methods.
Interested in Plant Making? Explore the English Country Garden series and Plant Displays for extensive botanical techniques.
Want Advanced Techniques? Dive into Traditional English Cottage for complex wall texturing, multi-faceted roofs, and architectural problem-solving, or Caravaning for vehicle construction and figure sculpting.
Maritime Modeling? Check out the SS Great Britain build logs for ship construction and historical accuracy research.
Stay Updated
Build logs are added as projects progress. For the latest updates:
- Visit the Projects Gallery to see current status of all builds
- Follow active projects marked “In Progress” above
- Check individual project pages for newest additions
Ready to explore? Choose a project above and start at Build Log #001 to follow the complete journey from first concept through to final completion.