March 11th of 2018, I had the extreme honor of helping Cheryl Sparks with her table at the Bakersfield 2018 Mini-Comicon. Back when I interviewed Cheryl Sparks for Amazing Figure Modeler magazine, one of my questions was if she’d ever considered being a guest at a convention. Cheryl laughed and
I’m often asked just what colors the Drone kits should be. Obviously, they’re: Light Blue (Dewey) Pale Orange (Huey) Light Green (Louie) But the colors are more complex than that. They’re muddy, muted colors, dull, dusty and dingy in appearance. I’ve painted a great many Drone kits over the years,
Now in development is the Cheryl Sparks Tribute Kit! This the next kit I will be releasing. A tribute to Cheryl Sparks, who, at 17, portrayed “Huey” (Drone #2) in SILENT RUNNING (1972). The kit will be released with Cheryl’s participation and blessing. Each kit will include an autographed photo. Cheryl’s likeness
My kits of the SILENT RUNNING (Universal, 1972) Drone robots “Dewey,” “Huey”, and “Louie” are now available! The Kits feature: 1/8th scale (4.5″ to 4.75″ tall) Over 35 parts per Kit 12-piece Manipulator Arm (can be built in any pose) Bases and Nameplates Each Kit includes the Accessories shown Hollow-cast Bodies
Christmas came early for me this year. Way back in March, Amanda and I were visiting my in-laws in Pasadena, California. My brother-in-law Russ McGregor took me to Burbank to have lunch with Bret and Bart Mixon and Greg Jein.Greg Jein is one of the greatest movie miniature builders ever.
I’m almost happy with the site’s basic appearance now. There is still plenty of work to do. For one thing, I’ve got to compose a huge update for what’s gone on in the last year or so…and what’s going on now. In the meantime, here’s a link to my Facebook
A new project I’m very excited about is soon to become a new product from Bronson Canyon! The pictures show the master forms that will be vacu-formed to create the LOUIE’S LEG kit! This life-sized prop replica will be the leg of Louie, one of the “Drone” robots from the
Time for an appearance overhaul. New theme installed, since the old one was just drab and dark. It’s a mess right now, but will be much better soon.
Well, buckaroos, the negotiations begun at Monsterpalooza in April just did not pan out. I was enthused about the project, the person who was the subject of the kit was enthused, I had a sculptor and an illustrator warming up in the bullpen, but the person’s lawyer and manager made the
Back from a productive meeting at Burbank’s Monsterpalooza, and some great things are in the works!
