Mike Reagan, aka Mike The Modeler, is a renowned commission figure painter and model builder with over 20 years of experience detailing resin, vinyl, and porcelain cast figure models and movie props. Although most of his work falls under the category of horror and fantasy models, he has also taken on commissions for military aircraft, land vehicles, and ocean ships. In addition to model building and detailing, Mike is also known for his airbrush painting expertise and is often asked to share his techniques through painting classes and demonstrations at specialized model shows and conventions.
Mike’s work also has a following. His pieces can be found in the collections of famous clients including director John Landis, director Sam Irvin, and Metallica’s Kirk Hammett.
Based on the west coast, Mike spends his free time as a doting fur dad to a capricious maltipoo named Snowy, a dramatic tortie cat named Amaltheia, and Archie who is a “too cool for school” ragdoll cat. Mike is also a SF Giants and 49ers fan, and enjoys watching games with his wife, 4 adult (human) daughters, a (human) son-in-law, and friends.
Mike is open to taking on new projects. Please click on the link to email him specs and timeline for a quote, mikethemodeler@hotmail.com .