Camel Cargo! A playful twist on the childhood classic game, 'Buckaroo!'

1st Model

Vehicles & Transport Props & Sets Exhibition & Display

ORCA A 1:12 replica of the boat from the iconic movie 'Jaws'.

ORCA- 1:12 replica of the boat from the movie 'Jaws' (side view)

ORCA- 1:12 replica of the boat from the movie 'Jaws' (front view)

ORCA- 1:12 replica of the boat from the movie 'Jaws' (back view)

The model is to be displayed within Merrivale Model Village. The boat's hull and cabin frame was designed on Rhino and then produced from a combination of 3D printing and laser cutting. The model is made from predominantly PLA and acrylic plastic. Some of the accessories are hand crafted and some are 3D printed, such as the buoys, and are then hand painted. The weathering was achieved with a variety of methods, such as layering washes of brown acrylic paint. In addition, to achieve the appearance of an eroding boat hull, a base colour of rust orange was first applied and then salt crystals where added before spray painting.

2nd Model

Animals & Creatures Fantasy & Sci-Fi Props & Sets

Camel Cargo! 2:1 scale model. A playful twist on the childhood classic game, Buckaroo!

Camel Cargo! A playful twist on the childhood classic game, 'Buckaroo!'

Designed for a window display advertising a new edition of Buckaroo. All model parts, excluding the blanket, were designed on Nomad Sculpt and 3D printed from PLA. The blanket was hand sculpted from milliput. The game's accessories were two-part molded and cast in fast cast. All 3D printed parts were resin coated and sanded then finished with cellulose paint and two coats of gloss. The camel's face was handed painted with acrylic paint.

3rd Model

Animals & Creatures Products & Objects Exhibition & Display

Frog Footman A prop model based off the Queen of Heart's animal servant from 'Alice in Wonderland'.

Frog Footman- Alice in Wonderland

This mischievous and guilty looking frog footman has stolen the Queen's tart. This model was made as a table centrepiece feature for an external client, Event Prop Hire. The model was hand sculpted in clay. A two-part jacket mould was made from the sculpt and it was then rotary cast in fast cast. This was then taped off and painted with cellulose paint and finished with a combination of gloss and matte finish.

Gallery

A fictional spider loom machine- Editorial model

Whale skeleton- A ceramic sculpture

A sculpture of an octopus enveloping a face

Flying Acrobat- A 1:3 scale model of a circus performer inspired by the book 'The Night Circus'

Awards

The New Blades Award

Runner Up

The Mastery Award

Winner

Camel Cargo! A playful twist on the childhood classic game, 'Buckaroo!'

Esther Grew

Arts University Bournemouth

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

Stand: 11
Graduation: 2026

My work was primarily sculptural, which transitioned into more hard-edge modelmaking at AUB. My experiences have cultivated a diverse making practice, combining sculptural and technical approaches. My time at Foster & Partners expanded on this knowledge, giving insight into architectural modelmaking. Aardman Animations allowed me to acquire a different skill set and gain insight into stop-motion production. I am open to a variety of work, with a particular interest in the film and TV industry.

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Camel Cargo! A playful twist on the childhood classic game, 'Buckaroo!'

ORCA- 1:12 replica of the boat from the movie 'Jaws' (side view)

ORCA- 1:12 replica of the boat from the movie 'Jaws' (front view)

ORCA- 1:12 replica of the boat from the movie 'Jaws' (back view)

Camel Cargo! A playful twist on the childhood classic game, 'Buckaroo!'

Frog Footman- Alice in Wonderland

A fictional spider loom machine- Editorial model

Whale skeleton- A ceramic sculpture

A sculpture of an octopus enveloping a face

Flying Acrobat- A 1:3 scale model of a circus performer inspired by the book 'The Night Circus'

Links

Portfolio esthergrewportfolio.my.ca... Instagram @esthergrewmakes LinkedIn Esther Grew

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