Originally created for use in Thomas and Friends’ sister show TUGS, the stone workmen’s shelter props have lived quite a fascinating life. My goal for this project was to accurately replicate the models seen on screen using CAD design and 3D printing, striving to improve on one of my earliest building designs. Ultimately I could not be happier with how both of my new models turned out and I find great pride in my progress in modelmaking when comparing one of them to its predecessor!
The workmen's shelter's current model (left) next to my first attempt (right)
The workmen's shelter's current model (left) next to my first attempt (right)
Making of: Workmen’s Shelter 1
The Workmen's Shelter's screen used prop (season 4 condition)
My CAD design of the structure
Each four walls were printed and assembled
Next was the roof pieces. Using an X-acto knife, I cut down excess printer filament and made sure the 3D printed roofs fit snuggly into the structure
Then I spray painted the model grey, hand painted the door, and weathered the structure
All that was left after that was a final layer of matte varnish. Hurrah!