Rich Schiller Inc. Chicago - Models and Props

Done for Absolut print ad. This miniature set is entirely a model. The pier, hut, chairs, etc., were all created in forced perspective. The water surface is a formed clear resin sheet.
Photographer: Anthony Arciero

$Done for Monostat TV spot. Reproduction of \'Big Ben\'. Model is roughly 30 inches wide.Director: Dennis Manarchy$

Done for an Absolut print ad. Water tank set with miniature background shoreline.Photographer: Anthony Arciero

Detailed display model of portable Motorola cell tower. Almost entirely custom made with minimal off the shelf parts.

This miniature house scene was done for a LaSalle Bank ad. In order for the scale to match the tray and talent, all the pieces were scratch built. No existing architectural scale model parts were used.Photographer: Saverio Truglia

Done for an Absolut print ad. Miniature winter scene with model house, fence, faux snow, etc.Photographer: Anthony Arciero

This miniature Hollywood Boulevard set was about 42 inches deep, from front to back. All built in forced perspective.

Miniature upholstered chair, retro TV with rabbit ears, end table with working lamp. All custom made to proportion in scale with the product that was to sit in the chair.Photographer: Leonard Gertz

Done for a Principal Financial print ad. Miniature rowboat, pier, etc., all resting in an actual water tank for the shot.Photographer: John McCallum

$It\'s not all work. Sometimes one gets to play and make fake sand castles.Photographer: Howard Bjornson$

$This miniature set for a \'Toyota Solara\' ad was needed to situate the car inside a Greco-Roman spa-solarium. Entire set interior is a model (including resin water). The size is about 50 inches. left to right. The car was photo-edited in by photographer.Photographer: Richard Izui$

Clicking on any of the categories below will open up thumbnail images which will open up to larger ones. The categories below are broad. Many of the projects do not fit neatly into a specific category. This is not a complete library. If you are looking for a sample of something specific, you may not find it here. Almost all of my assignments are something unusual that did not exist before. Other images can be sent upon request.

Miniatures / Sets
Whimsical / Sculptural
Hard Objects
Water, Ice & Liquids
Metallic
Food, Flora & Fauna
Products / Scaled up & down
Graphics & Logos
Trophies
Quick Time Reels
The Archives
Models in Stock / Rentals