A native of Massachusetts Jack has been living in NH for several decades. Although a prolific modeler Jack is best known for his conceptual work, taking a leading role in the design & theming of many of the structure in the Bar Mills Scale Model Works (https://barmillsmodels.com/) line of products. Jack has given clinics all around the country and is perhaps known for his teaching efforts as well as a full line of videos available on YouTube through his work with Bar Mills. He has served as a judge for NMRA Contest models and often makes his work available for private sale when requested.
CLINIC - Craftsman Kits 101 & Details Make the Difference
Jack considers this clinic to be a good fit for the widest range of modelers.
Craftsman Kits 101 will go over all aspects of kit building including the following:
Kit building tools
Basic and not so basic different kinds of glues - when and were to use them.
Different types of paints including spray can and airbrush.
Many tips on construction of structures.
How to paint and weather wood siding, brick. stone and stucco.
Quick way to install glazing in plastic windows.
How paint, weather and install different types of roofs.
Staining and weathering shingles and tarpaper.
An overview of signs and how to make your own.
Painting and weathering detail parts.
Making some of your own simple details and adding them to your structures.
Adding photos to store fronts.
Adding just enough interior to show.
Over 20 tip to help you improve your modeling.
There will be a 50 page CD handout with some bonus pages with all the tips and topics we talked about.
CLINIC - Details Make the Scene
The clinic covers:
Adding details to Structures to make a scene.
How to choose a color for your structures.
Distressing structures wall and painting.
Painting brick, stone, wood and stucco walls.
Adding different roof materials.
Make your own signs.
Adding window and Roof details.
How to make your own detail parts.
Plus lots more.
There will be a 40-page handout on CD.
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