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www.scififantasymodeller.co.uk
info@scififantasymodeller.co.uk
M A S T E R
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EXERCISES IN IMAGINATION & SCRATCHBUILDING
Copyright © 2010 Andy Pearson
The moral right of the author has been asserted.
Series editor: Michael G. Reccia
Series production: David Openshaw
Published by: Happy Medium Press ( www.scififantasymodeller.co.uk )
Copyright © Happy Medium Press 2010
ISBN: 978-0-9564306-2-5
Printed and bound in the United Kingdom by MPG-Biddles.
All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the Publishers, except by
a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review; nor may any part of this book be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other, without written permission
from the Publishers. All copyrights are acknowledged. The Author and Publishers take no responsibility for any harm or injury to
the reader as a result of using the techniques described in this publication. Safety and common sense should always be foremost
when using these techniques and materials. Read all instructions and warnings on tools, paint, glues, and all chemicals. Hobby
knives are very sharp and serious injury can result from improper use. Your work area should be well ventilated at all times.
Children should be supervised at all times by an adult familiar with hobby safety. Please note that all hints, tips and procedures in
this publication are given in good faith and based on actual experience. However, neither the Author or Publishers can be
responsible if something goes wrong during construction.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
5:
Themes, elements and obsessions
An introduction.
10: Earth: the Rhino
How lateral thinking plus a sideways look at every-
day objects can result in imaginative models.
22: Fire: the Firewalker
A novel approach to fire-fighting for those
who prefer not to be too close to the action.
32: Time: the Time Machine
Back to the beginning.
46: Water: the Challenger Steam Yacht
All aboard The Challenger—travelling steerage
in an alternative universe.
56: Air: Jules Verne’s The Terrible
It’ll never get off the ground.
68: Water: the Godwhale
Easy with the chips... T.J. Bass’s
cybernetic cetacean.
78: Earth: the Zombie
A weekend with the undead.
88: Space: Lunar Base Diorama
A (very) little lunar real estate.
94: Water: the Cross-Section Seascape
The unspeakable in full pursuit of the
uneatable. A quick, cheap (if not very cheerful)
oceanic diorama.
104: Water (well – steam): War of the Worlds
Late Victorian Imperial Walker
Four legs good. Three legs bad.
114: Space: the Vegan Orbital Fort
The Stuff of Legend.
124: Background Information
128: About the Author
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