Modeller T

I recently became acquainted with Modeller T - the guy who modelled Rudy. Modeller T invited me around to his studio last Sunday where we spent the day with other figure modelers (including Kouichi Yamazaki who modelled Yamaneko) to mingle and network.
A figure photographer was there too to share some of the tricks of the trade of figure photography.

This is the original cast of Rudy. The actual one that we get from the shelf ends up being 5% smaller after all the molding etc.

Usually, the resin is poured into a mould block but Modeller T has his own way of making models. He just happens to have a centrifugal type machine lying around which does wonders for model making.
The two pieces that you see in this pic fit together and resin is poured in. The centrifugal machine then does its spinning work and the result is what you saw in the previous pic.

The tools used to sculpt rudy - and will be used on the next figure he is making which looks AMAZING　- I want it now! But I cant talk or show you anything about it ^^;

Modeller T had no experience of modeling - nor did he attend any art school. He just discovered that he could model 3 years ago! Have a look again at Rudy again - the model on display was the one that he put together. The PVC version is just finishing up now in the factories.
I'm sure we all have some hidden talents and perhaps we should pick up some clay one day and see what happens ^^;

A figure photographer was there too giving us tips on how to take indoor photos.
The large light is 60 watts. the smaller one is 40 watts. The difference helps bring out the curves and textures in the photos.

He uses polystyrene cards which he places around the figure to adjust lighting.
The camera is attached by USB to the computer where he can instantly see the shot that he just took on a large screen.

He takes a few shots in JPG and once he is happy with the lighting etc, he then takes the shots in RAW.
He has a stock of colored card - some of the card was shiny which turned out looking better than I thought.

I will try this set up soon (especially hooking up the SLR to the computer) and perhaps I will be nearly as good as Super Rats.

Modeller T's previous work - Reset-chan.

Only spent a few mins using the set the photographer set up - spent most of my time in Modeller T's office talking business and spotted another one of his previous models called Cream Corune on the desk. The Illustration for Corune can be found here.

In case you are wondering - the custard can cast off ^^;

I want this as a PVC now!

Modeller Araken was also there and showed us his Haruhi bust (I want!). Have a look at his HP to see some of his other work.

Araken and Modeller T are part of a group of modellers knows as Arakoma. You can find their booth at each Wonfes.