AVAILABLE DIRECTLY FROM THE AUTHOR!
BUILDING LARGE SCALE SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELS
Discover the Ultimate Guide to Sci-Fi & Fantasy Scale Models!
Step into a 473-page digital masterclass by Jason C. Gares — award-winning author, filmmaker, and owner of the Video Workbench series. More than an eBook, it’s a fully loaded workshop at your fingertips.
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Drawn from eight expanded articles first published in the legendary Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller UK magazine, this collection brings classic techniques and creativity back to life. Each chapter blends expert instruction, vivid photography, and Jason’s storytelling to showcase advanced builds, painting methods, resin work, casting tips, and imaginative dioramas.
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Whether you’re a veteran modeler or just getting started, you’ll find hands-on guidance, insider tricks, and inspiration to take your skills to the next level.
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See sample pages and make this must-have guide yours today — click the button below to explore!
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Video Workbench: The Original How-To Series for Model Builders
Since the early 1990s, Video Workbench has been the go-to instructional series for scale-model enthusiasts. Created by Kevin Campbell and now hosted by Jason C. Gares, it continues to inspire builders with clear, engaging lessons on assembly, detailing, painting, weathering, and diorama design.
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All eight original titles are now available to buy, rent, or stream, bringing the classic VHS and DVD tutorials to today’s digital platforms. Plus, three brand-new releases — Tips, Tricks & Techniques for Model Kit Building, Airbrush Basics, and Weathering in 1 Hour with AK Interactive — carry the legacy forward for a new generation of modelers.
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Click below to explore the series and take your model-building skills to the next level.
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Beyond the Comic Panels: A Celebration of Creativity and Storytelling
Step inside the vibrant world of comics with Beyond the Comic Panels, an award-winning documentary by Jason C. Gares, filmed on location at Wizard World Madison. Twelve professional artists, publishers, and animators share their journeys — how they broke in, honed their craft, and turned passion into profession.
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Blending candid interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and Jason’s signature storytelling, the film celebrates creativity, perseverance, and the art of making imagination real.
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Official selection of 10 film festivals and winner of 12 awards, Beyond the Comic Panels continues the Video Workbench tradition of teaching, inspiring, and honoring the artists who bring stories to life.
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Click the button below to watch the trailer, explore the film, and see how Beyond the Comic Panels brings the art of comics to life.
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Welcome to the Creative Portfolio of Jason C. Gares
Jason C. Gares is an award-winning filmmaker and creator of Video Workbench, the pioneering instructional series for scale model builders. Blending cinematic storytelling with hands-on craftsmanship, his work spans documentary filmmaking — including Beyond the Comic Panels — and in-depth publishing such as Building Large Scale Sci-Fi & Fantasy Models.
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Explore JasonGares.com to watch, learn, and be inspired.
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A New Project 10 Years in the Making!​
For the past several months, I've been working on something that means a great deal to me—a book covering the 10 years I was involved with the Midwest Gaming Classic (MGC) as the Panel Director.
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During that decade, I had the privilege of filming 91 different panels, featuring countless guests, stories, and moments that helped make MGC such a special event. Those experiences are now being organized into 12 chapters, taking readers through the evolution of the panels and the convention over the years.
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I'm excited to share that the book will be edited by Ryan Burger and published by Old School Gamer Magazine (OSGM).
My goal is to have the complete draft finished by the end of this year. So far, I've completed 6 chapters and have just begun writing Chapter 7 of 12. It's been a rewarding trip down memory lane, revisiting hundreds of hours of footage, notes, and memories from an incredible decade.
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I can't wait to share more updates as the project moves forward. Thank you to everyone who was part of those panels, attended the sessions, volunteered, or supported MGC over the years. Your passion for gaming helped make these moments worth preserving.
Stay tuned... there's much more to come!
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