Hi,
Following up on Leif's excellent description of how he gets those up close and personal shots of construction procedures, (Building Jan Müllers DH88 Comet - in 1/16 scale) here is a shot that uses almost the same technique. A tripod is set on a desk. The mounted camera is aimed downward at a raised upside down box. The box is a steady for the hand or tool being photographed. Incandescent lights in stand mounted photo reflectors are aimed at the box. A 10 second time delay option on the camera gives you enough time to get your hand and the part framed correctly.
Anyone recognize the model?
Cheers...John