Display & photography
Photograph a miniature with a simple window-light setup
Use a stable model position, indirect window light and a simple reflector to make small forms readable in photographs.
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Photograph, protect and share the finished piece.
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Ideas, decisions & making notes
Display & photography
Choose a background for a terrain model
Choose a background that separates the model's silhouette and supports its colours without becoming a second subject.
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Use a turntable to inspect a finished print
Use a stable turntable to inspect changing reflections and silhouettes, with the model supported by its base.
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Plan a dust cover around a model base
Measure the model's full envelope and rehearse cover removal before ordering or building a dust cover.
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Photograph small details with a phone
Improve phone detail photographs with stable support, correct focus distance and light that reveals the surface.
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Show the scale of a model without cluttering the picture
Use a separate reference view or a simple dimensional caption to communicate model size without overwhelming the main photograph.
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Pack a finished miniature for a short journey
Pack a miniature around its strongest surfaces and keep removable details from touching one another during a local journey.
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Make an inventory of a terrain collection
Record terrain by stable identifiers, useful dimensions and storage locations so the collection remains easy to assemble and maintain.
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Arrange a display shelf for different model heights
Arrange shelf groups around sightlines, access and the actual load limits before using risers to change model heights.
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Build a project portfolio that shows the making process
Select process images that explain decisions, revisions and construction rather than presenting an unstructured record of every work session.
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Compare light positions on a painted miniature
Compare light direction while keeping the camera and model fixed so you can see which position reveals the painted form.
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Prepare a model handover with parts and care notes
Give the recipient a clear parts list, handling method and reassembly reference when a model leaves your workspace.
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Plan a model photography session from wide view to detail
Capture the whole object first, then work towards details while keeping the model's orientation and lighting understandable.
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Write useful captions for a model portfolio
Write captions that identify the model, explain the visible stage and distinguish your contribution from the underlying design.
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