TEAR DROPS

These are the ornaments for Christmas 2016. I needed nine and managed to make thirteen by our deadline. I've had the idea to make Tear Drop style of trailers since I got my laser cutter and these were sort of waiting in my queue line for a reason to design them.  I tried to make each one a little bit different as it was a way to experiment with materials.  Each one has a battery operated LED light stuck in the bottom, so it can look "lived in" as it hangs on the tree.  The finished version of each has either a Christmas tree or a sled tied to it. This was the way to accommodate a hook without making holes in the shell or adding an obvious fixture.  They are sized to match my other 1/32 scale models and with some refinements, the Tear Drop will eventually become another model kit I can offer for sale.
Materials are various cardstock, printed art, wood veneers, specialty papers, plastic, foam, tire valves, metal snaps.  Each one measures 5" x 2.5" x 3".

PACIFIC BEACH, LATE IN THE DAY

This tower was at the bottom of the wood staircase.  

Not far from where Tug's Tavern used to be, if I remember correctly.  

Animator's paint and colored pencil on board. 18" x 24" 

Private collection.

Closed For The Season, Avila Beach 1993

I've continued with the idea of a 3D miniature of a Lifeguard Tower and have modified the Christmas ornament.  I changed dimensions slightly and added more small details to more closely emulate the original tower I photographed at Avila Beach.  The tower is about 5" tall.  It equates to 1/32" scale.  The fire ring is plastic tubing.  I borrowed "MAYBE HOT" from my other painting.  The sand is urethane foam.  The tower is completely laser cut from 3 types of card stock and paper.  The last two photos use a background I downloaded from a free textures site and I was able to blend the model into the image.  Available