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Product Prototype : Card Model Buildings

Back in 1998 I enrolled onto a prototype building course at Sheffield Hallam University, where I designed (using ParaCAD) a number of card model buildings. After twenty one years, I finally managed to assemble my prototype models, albeit digitally and in 3D. 
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Back in the late 1990s, Corgi (diecast toys) released a number of 1/72 scale model aircraft, including the Spitfire and Hurricane. I wanted to compliment these with a ready painted (printed) and ready to assemble control tower and aircraft hangar. Sadly nothing came of the project, for a variety of reasons, but with the aid of the latest 3D CAD modelling software, I finally managed to complete the design process.
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Product Prototype : Railway Track Paperweights

Another prototype developed on the same course were am number of rail track paperweights. There were numerous types of track available, from which to cut, polish and then chrome plate a series of collectibles, resulting in a very unique and attractive gift, aimed at railway enthusiasts. 
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The problem was that the blade used to cut the steel became blunt after two or three cuts, and as each cost £30 to replace, production was deemed uneconomical. Now maybe a diamond disc cutter might have been economically viable? Then again, who uses paperweights?

Although the above are not available, if you would like to help me be more creative (and pay the bills), please buy my eBooks, or you can donate towards future projects (use the PayPal button below)! Your help is very much appreciated. 

The Lost Diaries of John Smith is my enthralling science-fiction,  post-apocalyptic eBook, set in Scotland, and is available exclusively from Amazon Kindle.

War of the Worlds 1960 is my unauthorised sequel to H G Wells' classic The War of the Worlds, and is available as an eBook and softback edition from various outlets.


The film and television rights to these books are available. ​

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  • Welcome
  • My NFT Collections
    • Retro_Days_NFT GALLERY
    • reduced_to_clear GALLERY
  • Writing
    • War of the Worlds 1960 >
      • ORDER THIS BOOK (USA)
      • ORDER THIS BOOK (UK)
      • Order This Book (AUS)
      • Encomende Este Livro
      • ORDER THIS BOOK (CA)
      • Commander Ce Livre
      • Dieses Buch Bestellen
      • इस किताब को ऑर्डर करें
      • Ordina Questo Libro
      • この本を注文する
      • Bestel Dit Boek
      • Pedir Este Libro (MX)
      • Pedir Este Libro (ES)
    • Snorkelling for Beginners
    • Existential Regret and Snorkelling
    • The Assassination of Iain Duncan Smith
    • The Lost Diaries of John Smith
    • The Death of An Aerodrome >
      • Chapter One
      • Chapter Two
      • Chapter Three
      • Chapter Four
      • Chapter Five
      • Chapter Six
      • Chapter Seven
      • Chapter Eight
      • Chapter Nine
      • Chapter Ten
      • Chapter Eleven
      • Chapter Twelve
      • Chapter Thirteen
      • Chapter Fourteen
  • Graphic Design
    • Card Model Windmill
    • Solar Funded Museum
    • Airfix Pop Art >
      • Airfix Header Card Project
      • Want to buy some art?
      • Airfix Clocks and Mugs
    • Miss Piggy Fan Art
    • Cartoon Cats
    • Concept: Defender CrT
    • Product Prototypes
  • Photography
    • Band Photography
    • iPhone Photography
  • Contact