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As with a lot of small businesses, Unlimited Details began as a hobby. Brian York knew of the technique and created the SS Normandie for his own collection. With the encouragement of many friends and interest from the cruise lines, this hobby evolved into a business and Unlimited Details was founded in 1998.
The Cutaways
Unlimited Details creates some of the most unusual works of contemporary art you can find today. The pieces are multi-layer, three-dimensional, micro-cut wood cutaway constructions, reflecting the utmost in detail and attention to accuracy.
The works are detailed renderings of artifacts that have changed the world, from classic ocean liners (such as the Titanic and the Normandie) to the world's grandest monuments (such as the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge).
The subjects are fascinating and the process of recreating them is truly amazing to see.
Creating the Cutaways
So how does the world's largest ocean liner or river boat become a cutaway? The creation of an Unlimited Details cutaway begins with locating original design materials for the world's greatest artifacts and monuments.
Original construction blueprints, photographs, deck plans, books and even advertising brochures are used to guarantee the accuracy of each cutaway. Over the years, we have collected an enormous variety of research materials which are used in the design of each item. Of course, additional research and reading add to the accuracy of the final three-dimensional cutaway.
The Design
Approximately two months is then devoted to drawing the original multi-layer template for each item. Once the design work is complete, a computer-controlled laser is then used to cut and mark specially selected layers of basswood. After a layer has been cut, it is cleaned and carefully mounted to a baltic blue matte board. A total of six layers of basswood are hand assembled for each cutaway. When the cutaway is complete, it is then sealed behind glass in a cherry finish hardwood frame.
Contact Us
Unlimited Details
1022 Bishop Walsh Road
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
301-777-7707 Phone
301-777-7707 Fax
unldetails@aol.com
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