Interview with Fabio Modeo (DioramaPresepe): how he crafts lifelike vegetation—materials, color, tech vs handmade, quality control, packing/care—and why his signature look stands out.
The defining feature of this model is its interactivity—thanks to it, the scene literally comes to life. And of course, the main focus is the fire.
Some projects start with a simple idea and grow into a whole world. That’s what happened here. We set out to create a series of aquarium-style dioramas, each with its own story.
How to pour ~26 gallons of epoxy without surprises: volume math, slow deep-pour resin, a sealed mold, 1.2–2.0" lifts, de-gassing, temperature control, and safety.
I’m an engineer with no art degree: in scale modeling the essentials are a trained eye, materials, and tools. What that means, how to build it, and where to start—a frank breakdown.
This article is a practical look at how to start, what tools you actually need, where to find clients in the US, and what money to expect at different stages—no hype, just how it works from the inside.