Holly Smyth

Holly Smyth

Model MakerSouthampton, United Kingdom
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Holly Smyth

Holly Smyth

Model MakerSouthampton, United Kingdom
About me
I am a BA(Hons) Modelmaking student at Arts University Bournemouth. I am a proficient maker with diverse skills across multiple disciplines including machining, metal work, fabrication, soft edge sculpting/moulding and casting, basic CAD and Digital technologies - laser cutting etc. I am drawn to creative subjects, idea generation and learning as many new processes and ways of making as possible. I have a very keen interest in sculpting, moulding and casting. My outside interests include ballet and drawing.
Projects
  • Tank Museum Commander head
    Tank Museum Commander headFiberglass cast head finished with oil paints and glass eyes. Head and hands for one model - Tank Commander. Exhibition model to be fitted onto a mannequin and placed in a restored Churchill tank at The Tank Museum, Bovington, UK for their new Churchill Tank exhibit, 2021. Materials - Fiberglass, glass eyes, oil paints, 2-part Epoxy (for lips and sweat).
  • German Enigma machine - 1:2 scale
    German Enigma machine - 1:2 scaleFinal second year model - Started and finished completely at home during the first lockdown, 2020. Materials - Ply wood, wood stain, styrene, 3d printed components, filler, sculpey, wire, enamel paint, acrylic, and spray paint. Extra Rhino CAD model.
  • Airess shoe tread - Product model
    Airess shoe tread - Product model1:1 scale size 7 men's right shoe tread. Materials - Styrene, Model board, and Cellulose paint. 188 individual hand cut styrene pieces.
  • Tank Museum Commander - Hands
    Tank Museum Commander - HandsTwo cast hands finished with oil paints to be installed onto an existing mannequin along with the head. Materials - Alginate moulds, fast cast resin, resin filler powder, steel bar, shoulder-less thumb screws, M6 bolt, silver solder, and oil paints. Right hand holds a pipe, Left hand hold a map.
  • Tank Museum Commander - Exhibition model
    Tank Museum Commander - Exhibition modelChurchill tank Commander - Exhibition model for The Tank Museums new 2021 exhibit. Sculpt based from service photos of Great Grandfather (1921-2008) Royal Air Force Flt.Lt. Roy Hobbs, Harvard and Lancaster Bomber pilot during WW1 & WW2. Materials - Monster clay, MDF, and Ply. - Eyes - Fimo, red string, paper pupils, and clear resin.
  • Ullman Atlantic chair - Product model 1:25 scale
    Ullman Atlantic chair - Product model 1:25 scale1:25 scale Materials - Styrene, Model board, Steel, Aluminium, Acrylic, Car body filler, Resin, silver solder, faux leather, and Cellulose paint. First chosen brief from first year.
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Work history
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    Arts University Bournemouth logo
    Workshop AssistantArts University Bournemouth
    Bournemouth, United KingdomPart Time
    In charge of supervising and managing the workshop floors and students working in the evenings after university hours. Upholding high standards of health and safety for myself and those working after hours, helping students with any questions or problems, maintaining cleanliness, organising, and making sure materials and tools are put away correctly and safely on my assigned floor for use the next day.
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    ModelmakerThe Tank Museum, Bovington
     - Bournemouth, United KingdomFreelance
    Sculpted, moulded, cast and finished one fiberglass head and two hands for a mannequin body that will be placed in a restored Churchill tank, the model representing a North Irish Horse tank Commander in the Tank Museums new 2021 exhibition.
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Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Design Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Hard Working
  • CAD Rhino
  • Laser Cutting
  • Model Making
  • Resin Casting
  • Fibreglass Fabrication
  • Mould Making
Education
    Arts University Bournemouth logo
    Arts University Bournemouth logo
    BA (Hons) ModelmakingArts University Bournemouth
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    2018-2021- BA(Hons) Modelmaking - Arts University Bournemouth - Pending.
    Arts University Bournemouth logo
    Arts University Bournemouth logo
    Art and Design Foundation DiplomaArts University Bournemouth
    Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    2017-2018 - Foundation - 3D Pathway - Arts University Bournemouth - Distinction grade.
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