California Mission Models:
In the early 50’s, Knott’s Berry Farm commissioned a series of models of the California missions. The models were displayed for many years, but were retired in 1998. The mission models deteriorated in storage, but after a three-year restoration effort, they are now being placed on display once again. The models were restored by Bob Weir, a veteran wood carver who has been employed at Knott’s for more than 20 years. Each of the models – some as large as 12×12 feet – is displayed in it’s own small “hut.”

http://californiamissionguide.com/mission-models-return-knotts-berry-farm

Bob Weir can sometimes be spotted carving stuff in the Indian Trails area:
[https://www.eatlife.net/knotts-berry-farm/wood-carver-bob-weir.php]

California Mission Models:
In 2013, Knott’s longtime wood carver Bob Weir was tasked with restoring the original 16 missions to their full glory. Park guests could watch master craftsman Weir work on one mission at a time and talk with him about it. In December 2016, Knott’s unveiled the newly resorted California mission dioramas restored and put them back on display.

https://socalfieldtrips.com/knotts-early-california-history-day