Hobbyist model builder with a focus on character models, props, and miniature special effects in film, theatre, and television.
Nova Scotia
Joined February 2025
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It’s Phillip… or is that Filmore? It’s always kind of hard to tell those twins apart!
At any rate, here is my replica of one of the ferry twins from Theodore Tugboat! As a Nova Scotian myself, this project has been really special.
Read about it below!
These photos were taken along the beautiful Lunenburg Harbour Trail that follows the waterfront for a short way.
One of the real ferries that served as the inspiration for the twins, Woodside I, was decommissioned a few years ago and now lives a much quieter life in Lunenburg.
Here’s a thread compiling some of my favourite shots and moments from Great British Train Show 2026!
Many of these photos were taken on my beloved Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS from 2009.
Putting my replica carousel next to the original prop was a really proud moment.
Just like at our show in Barrie two months ago, I also designed and wrote the copy for the informational signs we put around the layout. I love writing the descriptions for all of the characters!
Here’s a sample of some of my favourites.
No, you’re not seeing double!
I’m proud to reveal my replica of the carousel for Great British Train Show 2026!
While restoring the original owned by Rob @/wrreviews, I couldn’t miss out on building my own.
I’ll make a proper post for it soon, but for now on with the show!
“You’ve brought me to the fairground, how lovely!”
A set of three fairground booths, based on the ones seen in “Make Someone Happy”.
I built these very simply from balsa wood, and decorated them with little details and signs. Masking the stripes was a lot of work!
“The Old Warrior wants to meet you!”
Bertram, my first narrow gauge engine replica!
Check the thread below for a unique take on a very unique character…
I then mixed a custom brown colour and brush painted it on, as per the original model.
Using latex paint as a base made the finish nice and smooth, while still showing some light brush strokes which I thought was a good compromise.
A matte coat brought it all together.
