One of the the things that I enjoy about making miniatures is incorporating my experiences into the kits that I design. Before we moved from Wisconsin to California, I visited my mom, who still lives on the crop farm where I grew up. I wanted to channel the feelings that I had about the family farm into a creative outlet.
On the family farm, my father farmed corn and soybeans. Under his patient guidance, I learned – among many things – how to drive tractors. I also learned that corn should be "knee high by the Fourth of July" (this was before the days of plant genetics)! It was these memories that I channeled into creating our first farm-inspired kit,
A Bushel and a Peck.
Recently, I've re-visited my farm roots to create
The Farm Stand kit. I hope that it brings a bit of joy and a feeling of nostalgia to other miniature enthusiasts.
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The Farm Stand, a quarter scale (1:48) Kit. |
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The Farm Stand is shown with the Farm Stand Accessories Kit. |