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Casey Hudson bases her sci fi writing ideas on real-world science and technology. World Workings is where she shares her research, sci fi world building technique, and publishing journey.
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Building a Fictional World shows the transition from science to fiction and offers prompts and inspiration to tease out your own sci fi writing ideas.
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When Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams, Casey's modeler, Aaron, sculpts, paints, builds, and kitbashes his way to sci fi world building models.
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Sci-Fi Self-Publishing Journey shows the path from sci fi writing ideas to sci fi books.
Sci-Fi Model Making: Treehouse for an Advanced World
The po’ongabel of the Drifting Amalgams universe are tree-dwelling primates that live in an advanced world. And every treehouse city starts with one tree. But how do you begin building a treehouse for a sci-fi world? Aaron will find a way as he shares his journey in making a treehouse …well, actually a tree-partment from Casey Hudson's sci-fi book series. Get the Treehouse Neighborhood Summary Sheet
Dec 1
Sci-Fi Model Making: Racing Spacecraft
What does a spacefaring people do for fun? Race. In the Drifting Amalgams universe, spaceship races are a renowned sport. And one of the most copied racing spacecraft designs is the Rayesz Racer. Watch as Aaron creates this Space Diver model from Casey Hudson’s sci-fi series. Get the Rayesz Racer Summary Sheet
Oct 6
Sci-Fi Model: Making Insects from Recycled Materials
Though the tadaribrae have evolved away from being a strictly insectivore species, this small but mighty meat source is still a main staple of their diet. So what type of insects are the tadaribrae farming? Find out as Aaron explores the intricacies of making insects from recycled materials. Enjoy this scratchbuild of an insect model from the Drifting Amalgams sci-fi universe. Get the Tadaribrae Cuisine Summary Sheet
Aug 11
Sci-Fi Model Making: Nanotech Clothes for a Leopard Species
The pentapardi from the Drifting Amalgams universe are a leopardlike species with a decidedly advanced technological society. Their nanotech clothes are just one way they prove their commitment to comfort and style in an increasingly high-tech world. Enjoy another visualization of Casey Hudson’s narratives as Aaron shows a new side of his sci-fi model making. Get the Nanotech Clothes Technology Summary Sheet
Jun 23
Sci-Fi Model Making: Spacecraft Model
The Oomfr’crumf Nation has semi-autonomous states orbiting their planet of Ponga. To visit the planet’s surface, citizens of these states need some sort of transportation. That’s where this spacecraft model of a space hopper comes in. Join amateur model maker, Aaron, as he walks through making a spacecraft from Casey Hudson's sci-fi book series. Get the Space Hopper Summary Sheet
May 12
Sci-Fi Model Making: Planet Model of Barpadai
Known for its extensive mountain ranges and characteristic mountain peninsula, the sci-fi planet of Barpadai is the home of one of the most influential peoples of the Drifting Amalgams universe. Enjoy watching Aaron make a planet model to visualize the homeworld of the pentapardi and tadaribrae. Get the Barpadai Planet Summary Sheet
Apr 7
Sci-Fi Model Making: Batlike Alien
Not all aliens are humanoid–especially in the Drifting Amalgams universe. The tadaribrae, for instance, are similar to Mexican free-tailed bats. Unlike bats of our world, though, this representation of the molossidae family has wings and arms. …and so does its sci-fi model. Watch Aaron take his alien model making to the next level as he reworks this project from Casey Hudson's sci-fi book series. Get the Tadaribrae Species Summary Sheet
Mar 10
Sci-Fi Model Making: Space Tug for a Circular Economy in Space
The United Barpadai Nation has developed quite the intergalactic trade system. And space tugs are vital for their business. Watch Aaron’s sci-fi model making skills as he creates a visualization of IndServ’s Short-Distance Stellar Support Vehicles. Get the IndServ Space Tug Technology Summary Sheet
Mar 3
Sci-Fi Model: Making a Taser for an Aerial Bird Attack
Science fiction is full of many body types that need specialized devices–including weapons. That’s why we’re making a taser a bird could use. Enjoy Aaron’s scratchbuilding and sculpting as he visualizes a stunning pebble used in bird attacks from Casey Hudson's Drifting Amalgams series. Get the Stunning Pebble Technology Summary Sheet
Jan 27
Making a Space Station Model for Sci-Fi Worldbuilding
The Oomfr’crumf Nation has an expansive space satellite system focused on keeping extraplanetary visitors away. A space station model for...
Dec 16, 2024
Scratchbuilding an Avian World: Making a Knife out of Clay
The Stone Age sturnovula are an avian species with basic needs: protection and food. That’s where a stone age knife comes in handy. Watch...
Nov 11, 2024
Making Goggles for Science Fiction Character Eye Protection
Barpadai has a red dwarf star, so when Barpadi travel to other planets, surface exploration often hurts their eyes. Whether tadaribrae or...
Oct 21, 2024
Making a Combine Harvester Model for a Sci-Fi World
Offworld farming is difficult. But tools can make it easier. With devices like this model harvester, the fictional corporations of the...
Sep 23, 2024
Scratchbuilding a Sci-Fi Universal Translator
When you run the foremost corporate webs and banks in the galaxy, you’re going to need to understand many languages. Fortunately, the...
Aug 19, 2024
Making and Remaking a Scratchbuilt Transit Vehicle
The Drifting Amalgams universe has a primate planet called Ponga. The people of this planet have been at war for centuries, and what...
Aug 5, 2024
Kitbashing a Smuggler Ship from Star Wars Lego
Sometimes goods need to be hidden during transport. Thanks to Rayesz’s expert designs and her friend Dudahn’s “relocation” activities,...
Jul 22, 2024
Scratchbuilding a Bird’s Woven Basket
Sturnovula from the Drifting Amalgams universe have seeds to carry and knives to protect themselves. So, of course, this mesolithic...
Jun 24, 2024
Scratchbuilding a Felid Paw | Pentapardi
Based on leopards , the pentapardi from the Drifting Amalgams universe have some unexpected traits. Biologically, they’ve evolved to...
Jun 3, 2024
Scratchbuilding a Space Probe
Their exploratory space program may no longer be active, but the Oomfr’crumf nation still needs to know what’s out there. To remain...
May 6, 2024
Scratchbuilding IndServ Off-Planet Greenhouse / Loader Combo
Corporate farming and sci fi worldbuilding. What a match! Enjoy this scratchbuild of a Company off-planet greenhouse/loader combo.
Apr 15, 2024
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