Model Making

Our Model Makers have years of experience and a wealth of skills. When doing model making there is no set way of achieving the desired result. Here we use a combination of in house CNC milling, grown parts, ABS, acrylic, etc. to build and get models to a stage where they can be passed on to our finishing facility. Clients often have different requirements for their models. Some may choose to only have a solid block model and have only a form and ergonomic feedback from the model. Others may choose to have a model that represents colours and finishes as well. There are also those who would like to have all the above and have it functioning electronically and mechanically too. From here duplicates can now be made by using our in-house Vacuum Casting facility.

Skeg has a well-equipped finishing facility. This includes full spray room, sandblasting, and general workshop equipment. We use a variety of techniques to achieve the desired results. Finishes such as highly polished lenses, highly polished plastics surfaces, and sparked plastic surfaces can be achieved mainly due to skilled Model Makers and attention to detail. Product graphics and display graphics can be simulated and incorporated into the finishing of parts. Here we use a combination of transfers and photo quality prints to achieve a high quality representation.