Scenic Models
& Scenery
illustrating and design, Earl is a prolific model maker.Below are a few select pieces from Earl’s career as a Producer and Creative Director. If you would like to see more, or obtain more information, please feel free to contact Earl via email: earl@earlridgell.com or via phone: 410-477-1269.
TV Commercial
98 Rock (unreleased)
This is a scenic animated unit was used to create a 30 second TV spot for a local radio station’s promotion.
Santa’s Fireplace
Simon Properties
This is a scenic model was built for the enclosed Mall industry. It is a 1'/2” scale model of a 25’-0” Tall Fireplace (see illustration section for presentation art).
JunkYard Wars
Discovery Communications (TLC)
Scenic exhibit featuring the the TV show, Junkyard Wars. Set travelled to 10 different cities promoting the TV, Radio Shack and featured a contest where kids built a car out of junk and raced it down a track.
Concept Art for Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show
Front View of Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show
Front View of Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show
Detail View of Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show
Top View - Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show Model
Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show
Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show
Detail View of Junkyard Wars’ Traveling Show
Scenic Model of Exhibit/Display Promoting
Walt Disney’s Chicken Little - Movie
Scenic Model of Exhibit/Display Promoting
Walt Disney’s Chicken Little - Movie
Scenic Model of Exhibit/Display Promoting
Walt Disney’s Chicken Little - Movie
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Welcome to Rockwell’s America
Three-Frame History of N. Rockwell
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Welcome to Rockwell’s America
Three-Frame History of N. Rockwell
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Welcome to Rockwell’s America
Three-Frame History of N. Rockwell
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - Presentation Illustration - “Rockwell’s Studio”
“Triple Portrait Replica and Interactive Area
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - Presentation Illustration - “Rockwell’s Studio”
“Triple Portrait & “Easter Egg” Interactive Details
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit -
“Norman Rockwell’s Studio”
“Triple Portrait” Faux Bronze Figure Interactive Area
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit “Norman Rockwell’s Studio”
“Triple Portrait” Faux Bronze Figure & Interactive Area
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” Covers
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time”
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Summer Time” - 1909 Model “T”
Educational - History of Transportation
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street USA
“The Alley”
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street USA
“The Alley”
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street USA
“The Alley”
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street USA
“Soda Jerk and Prom”
Life-size Figures Photo Op
Educational - History of Music shown through History of Public Broadcasting (e.g. Radio, Cassettes, etc.)
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street USA
“Neighbors”
Feature Paintings of the Exhibit
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street USA
“Main Street Interactive Areas”
Educational - History of Music shown through History of Public Broadcasting (e.g. Radio, Cassettes, etc.)
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street USA
Activities & Educational - Penny Farthing - High Wheel Bicycle, Hopscotch, etc.
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - Main Street
School House - Life-Size Sculptures Photo Op and “Easter Egg” Interactive Units
Educational - Antiques discovered in
Era-Authentic Desk
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - Main Street
School House - Life-Size Sculptures Photo Op and “Easter Egg” Interactive Units
Educational - Antiques discovered in
Era-Authentic Desk
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit -
Main Street
School House - Life-Size Sculptures Photo Op and “Easter Egg” Interactive Units
Educational - Antiques discovered in Era-Authentic Desk
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - Main Street
School House - Life-Size Sculptures Photo Op and “Easter Egg” Interactive Units
Educational - Antiques discovered in Era-Authentic Desk
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street - TV & Radio Repair Shop
Educational - “I Love Lucy” Clip of Ethel and Lucy Fixing the TV Antenna.
Educational - Tube Tester which teaches students about electricity. “West Virginia”
Watts = Volts X Amps (WVA)
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street - Photo from Dailies at Installation
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street
The Attic - Immersive Costumes, antiques and other exploration of a typical 20th century family’s attic.
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street
The Attic - Immersive Costumes, antiques and other exploration of a typical 20th century family’s attic.
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street
TV & Radio Repair Shop
Educational - “I Love Lucy” Clip of Ethel and Lucy Fixing the TV Antenna.
Educational - History of Communication - Telephone, Telegraph, etc.
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
Main Street
The Town and Transportation
Educational - History of Transportation.
Educational - Interactive experience with train garden.
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Four Freedoms” Covers
Freedom from Fear
Freedom of Speech
Freedom from Want
Freedom to Worship
Saturday Evening Post Covers and original art used to raise money for war bonds.
Educational - Industrial Era, Rosie the Riveter figure (1.25 Life-size).
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “Four Freedoms” Covers
Freedom from Fear
Freedom of Speech
Freedom from Want
Freedom to Worship
Saturday Evening Post Covers and original art used to raise money for war bonds.
Educational - Industrial Era, Rosie the Riveter figure (1.25 Life-size). Tunnel of Dog Tags representing the number of lives given to secure peace in the world.
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “War Time Covers”
Model of Scenic Design - Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - “War Time Covers”
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
“War Time Covers”
Photo Ops and War World II History and Memorability including Authentic 1941 Willy
Army Jeep.
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
“War Time Covers”
Photo Ops and War World II History and Memorability including Authentic 1941 Willy Army Jeep.
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
1.25 Life-size Rosie the Riveter in progress.
Over 20 life-size, 3-D depictions of Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post Cover Illustrations.
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
“War Time History and Industrial Significance” - Photo Op
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
“War Time Covers”
“War Time History and USO and Wait Aid” Photo Op
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit - 365 Saturday Evening Post Covers on Exhibit
Original Rockwell Art on Exhibit
Rockwell’s America - Scenic Center Exhibit
365 Saturday Evening Post Cover Art Gallery
Voting Interactive Unit
Model of Scenic Design - Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit - Easter Display
Model of Scenic Design - Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit - Easter Display
Model of Scenic Design - Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit - Easter Display
Model of Scenic Design - Mall Industry
22’-0” Tall “Santa’s Forum Colonnade”
Model of Scenic Design - Mall Industry
22’-0” Tall “Santa’s Forum Colonnade”
Model of Scenic Design - Mall Industry
16’-0” Long X 10’-0” Tall x 6’-0” Wide “Santa’s Macro Sleigh”
Model of Scenic Design
Mall Industry
12’-0” Tall X 10’-0” 7’-0” Dia “Bunny Tree House”