Bill R Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hello All, I grew up building models, cars, ships, planes and trains. It was the 60’s and that is what kids did. This turned into my life’s work and for 40 years I have made miniature copies of things. I was asked to do a TEDx Talk in front of thousands of people and here is the link. Please share this, the more people that view it the better for me and all us that spend countless hours at our benches creating things so few people understand. I hope I have not offended anyone since I’m not a regular participant on forums. Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hi Monsignor Bill!Thank you very much for the link, awesome I love it!!!And thank you for being such a great builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Bravo sir. This is wonderful. Thank you for stopping by and bringing your work to our attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 We here can all appreciate fine craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Great video William, now I really have to get down to the Toy & Miniature Museum to view your work, have been planning on going for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Absolutely incredible! I like what you said @9:05..............."You have to make it look right............If it doesn't look right why bother?" I wholeheartedly agree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 That was really wonderful.Thanks for Sharing such Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill R Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Thanks guys, the comments from other "makers" are a 100 times more important because you guys (and girls) get it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Very impressive work. Two things you discuss jump out at me:As you mentioned model making is great stress reliever. After a stressful day at work nothing I enjoy more than sitting at my bench and making something. You need to understand the object you are trying to replicate. I very much enjoy researching and studying my projects in order to understand them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Wow , a true artist . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Finally ! A History class I did'nt fall asleep in.Thank you for sharing this. I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Brilliant Bill. We here can all appreciate craftsmanship. Yours is exceptional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 My wife and I both enjoyed that very much. True artistry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Wow! Thank you very very much for sharing. The "feelings" and the "reasons" for doing miniatures hit home. I feel exactly the same things. Of course none of us work at your level, but as I said, we "get it". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Impressive! Way beyond anything I can, or even want to do. Yet, I'm impressed. The work you do is wonderful. Keep on doing it. And thank you for sharing this video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 WOW. I will quote that classic movie - We are not worthy. Wayne's World. I'm sure there are a few car model builders that have made a carreer out of their creations. The rest of us build to please ourselves and show our work at shows or on this website. This and the work of many others validates what we do and that toys can be works of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 That was equal parts humbling and inspiring. Thanks very much for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Thank you, now the world may understand model builders better. The challenge and expanding of of our minds to do it better and find a way to engineer the mechanicals. use the brain for math, and create art in something fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbash1 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thank you for sharing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I was absolutely blown away. Your work is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENNEDYJR Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Fantastic work Mr. Robertson. I had no idea that kind of craftsmanship was even possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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