def _make_model(age, Z, imf_x1, imf_x2, interp_funct, logLams):

    """
    Make the 'base' model from the model interpolators
    Arguments:
        age (float): Stellar age
        Z (float): Metallicity
        imf_x1 (float): Low-mass IMF slope between 0.08M and 0.5M
        imf_x2 (float): Low-mass IMF slope between 0.5M and 1.0M
        interp_funct (scipy RegularGridInterpolator): Model interpolator
        logLams (array): Log-rebinned wavelength array

    Returns:
        (array): A model at the requried fit parameters
    """

    model = interp_funct((logLams, age, Z, imf_x1, imf_x2))

    return model