A diver descends… A boat bobs in the waves… Schools of fish circle in unison... and a pair of crabs quarrel on the sandy seafloor.

All these dynamic elements come to life on my newest build, “The Shipwreck.” This kinetic vignette, which shows a scuba diver encountering and documenting a centuries-old wreck lodged into a coral reef, features a treasure trove of mechanical functionality, all contained within a rocky base and masked with vibrant detail. Let’s take a “deep dive” into this scene’s backstory, design choices, and functionality!