KiwiMill: model maker
KiwiMill Model Makers on Pinterest
KiwiMill has been on Pinterest for a few years now, pinning to boards. With categories like “3D Printed Art,” “Beauty In Industry,” “Architectural Intrigue,” and “Naked Models,” there’s likely something of interest for everyone. If you find yourself on Pinterest – [ more ]
Quick Scale Model Build
Our most recent scale model build went from zero to 100 in 2 weeks. It’s not the usual time frame for a large-scale model, but sometimes we are able to accommodate a special client request. Materials were ordered (some [ more ]
CNC Router VIDEO – Carving Out a Helicopter Body
Check out this video of our hand-built CNC Router carving a helicopter body out of tooling board:
3D Printing Has Hit Its Stride
It’s been a couple of years now since KiwiMill added 3D printing to the model shop. Through experimentation on various projects, we have established a protocol for the use of 3D printing on our custom models. Most often, 3D printing is used [ more ]
Brian
Meet Brian, our newest KiwiMill Model Maker. Brian comes to us with over 20 years experience making models and prototypes professionally. He has seamlessly joined our team, adding valuable experience in the areas of CNC operations and programming, casting resins, [ more ]
Can A 3D Printer Replace a Model Maker?
The team here at KiwiMill is definitely pleased with the addition of our newest Objet 3D printer. While we jokingly refer to it as our extra employee – it is quite a miraculous technology – it’s worth noting the support [ more ]
Thinking About Being a Model Maker?
Model Making is a profession that most people don’t know a lot about. People tend to think of it either as a layman’s hobby or a skill that has been replaced by computers. Neither view is quite accurate. Model Makers [ more ]
3D Printing Adds Fabrication Choices
With the addition of 3D printing, new in-house fabrication options are available to the model makers at KiwiMill. Decisions need to be made about what fabrication method is best for building each model part. What parts should be printed, molded, [ more ]
Scott
Scott manages production, while remaining immersed in model construction itself. He brings an artist’s sensibility to the more technical aspects of model making, blending the ability to think in 3D with an intuitive feel for shape, form & texture. The [ more ]
Joe
Joe has a degree in model making and has spent the last 20 years honing his skills in the field. His exacting precision, dedicated focus and ability to finish a job under duress make him indispensable. Ample knowledge of the [ more ]
Mike
Mike is our Industrial Designer. He understands how things function and has a keen eye for visual aesthetics. He’s a professor, and it shows in his patient ability to share his knowledge with others. An expert 3D designer, head of [ more ]
Our Model Makers Build Custom Models
Model Making & Scale Models
KiwiMill builds quality scale models within a budget and time frame defined by our customers. We use technology and develop techniques to provide accurate, durable and high value models at a competitive price. more
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