In this episode of Break/Fix, Rick Schad, a professional artist with over three decades of experience, shares his journey from designing for renowned clients like the Grateful Dead and the White House to becoming a top model builder on TikTok. Known as the Pope of Plastic, Rick discusses how he transitioned into the automotive world by selling Ayrton Senna's rookie Formula One car and later co-created the acclaimed Audrain's Newport Concours and Motorweek. Rick delves into his early passion for models, influenced by his brother, and how model building played a significant role in his recovery from alcoholism. He also highlights his live modeling sessions on TikTok, where he builds models from various categories, including cars, planes, and tanks, while interacting with his audience. Rick offers tips for beginners and shares stories about his most challenging builds. The episode touches on his aspirations for a Netflix series centered around custom model builds that resonate with personal stories, promoting the art and passion of model building to a broader audience.

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