Mainland Studios posts
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CGI | 7-Plank Update #3 | Troublesome!
Part of the update was updating the troublesome trucks. New face textures, eye materials and new couplings (old ones were kinda skinny)It features all the previously mentioned additions to the 7-planks, so you can get really creative with them. Plan to give them a whole range of faces and some custo...
CGI | 7-Plank Update #2 | Liveries
Also, part of the truck update is some new liveries and refining some pre-existing ones. I have plenty more to add. I want to try and tackle some more merch liveries or some original ones. Who knows, well see.In order:-Black-Blue and White-Mining-Recycle-Waste-Red-Rainbow-Pink-Blue and Black-Grey-Gr...
CGI | 7-Plank Update #1 | Loads!
Been working on a small truck update. Nothing too exciting, but it's super satisfying seeing everything in game. Few tweaks here and there left.From top left to right:-Fish Crates-Large Crates-Coffee Sacks-Pipes-Barrels-Milk Churns-Waste-Crates 1-Presents-Blue Mountain Rock-Stone-Crates 2-Rock-C...
Glow in the Dark Dragon!
Struck a deal with Jace a few months back. I'd export his dragon model if I could edit it for an upcoming Halloween story. Thus, here we are!
Flora's Frug | A Day at the Race SNEEK PEEK
As I've said before in multiple posts, my main focus at the moment is working on the Sudrian Stories finale, A Day at the Races. While my last big contribution is being finalized, I thought I'd show off one of the smaller pieces.Based on the song "Rich Man's Frug" (pronounced fro...
CGI Terence Demo
Mainly called a demo just to show off the working caterpillar tracks and his running engine. Just need to work out the livery scripting and he's good to go! Hopefully a release by the end of the year.
Porter Update #1
Since the old model of Porter is M.I.A due to the hard drive crash a few years back, I started work on a new one since he has a couple of roles coming up in some new episodes!
Tidmouth Town Hall
Here's a route I've should have made ages ago, but it never came up on the docket to be used in an episode. Thought I'd make it for fun any way.
"There was a brake van in the yard"...
That had taken a disliking to Douglas.Working on a CGI Spiteful Brake Van for an upcoming T:TTA episode.
ADATR | Bulgy
Bulgy's gotten into quite the mess! I wonder how he'll get out of this one!
Update 26/07
Hey gang!Sorry for the lack of updates. Been super busy as of late and just got back from Awdry 4.I'll keep it brief:-Pictured above, some new assets for A Day at the Races as been finalized. A few more human poses and another scene needs to be filmed, and it should be back on track for an Augus...
CGI Terence the Crawler Tractor Update
Finally got around to updating Terence the Tractor! Much better than the version before him.
Percy | Diesel Engines
Working on some test shots for Diesel Engines. Mainly a Percy update as well as some new lighting.
Rosie is Red!
I think?
Battle of the Buses!
Working on a Bertie update as well as a new Algy. Hopefully we'll see these friends in videos soon!
UTC: ACE Demo
Some progress on an upcoming project. Just a little animation with Ace.
Update
Hey everyone. Me again.A lot of you may be wondering what happened last night and why the sudden closure of everything. Long story short, I proposed the idea of selling models individually via Patreon's shop, so users don't have to keep subscribing then unsubscribing every time there's a...
Great Waterton Update
A bit more progress on the route. Just need to finish a portion of the town, and it should be finished!
Great Waterton | Work in Progress
Currently working on Great Waterton for the next Sudrian Stories episode. Having fun incorporating a tramway into the town. A little basic, but it works for story purposes.
Stanley's Shed!
Another fun asset for an upcoming Sudrian Stories episode!
CGI George the Steamroller
Hello everyone!To tie in with EpicLafiteau's latest episode "Demolition Derby" here is the dumpin dunder head himself, George.
New Friends
Working on a couple of new friends for upcoming projects.Special thanks to the video workshop team for their input.
The Ultimate CGI Thomas | Part 1 | Mainland's Models
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another installment of Mainland’s Models. Today I shall be approaching the format slightly different compared to the other few times. Recently, I wanted to challenge myself and build the ultimate CGI Thomas. Have different eras of the CGI series and specials com...
Secret Project for 2025!
Me again!Another new teaser for the direct. Early access as usual!
Construction Engine! | Dial 'E' For Electric Sneek Peek
Happy Friday everyone!As you may have seen from EpicLafiteau, we are hosting a Wye Pictures direct, showing off updates and new surprises for our upcoming content. While this clip alone will be featured, I thought patrons should get early access to it!The clip featured shows a building montage of Ba...
03. Construction Engine
Sneak Preview of one of the best themes composed for the series, Music done by the amazingly talented ThomasSebyMG. Love how he managed to work Basil's theme into the Thomas the Quarry Engine theme!Make sure to check out their other work here!: https://soundcloud.com/thomassebymg
"Best of Branch Line Buddies" Progress #1
Announcement time, yippie!While waiting for music on Basil 2, Arcade Productions asked me if I want to make the music video for his latest song, which you should check out here!: https://youtu.be/DD6N_l_KJkA?si=sxA1aDBVe4c4pBphWhile the premise is simple, at a lot of assets needed I HAVE made but ar...
Discord Server Closed + Mini Update
And there we have it, folks. I've now closed the discord server for the foreseeable future. I just want to provide a bit more context into the reasoning why the server was closed.Back in 2021, when I first started the Patreon. I was working a kitchen job with significantly fewer hours, averaging...
Big Update + Discord Server Closure
Hello everyone. It's been a while hasn't it.First off, I'd like to thank you all again for your continued support of the Patreon. It truly means a lot to me and while it seems posting is a little slow, there's a lot more going on behind the scenes.I'll address the big elephant in...
