RayRimes Designs

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Detailed Miniature Resin Models:

Unique designs in 1/144, N gauge (1/152) & 1/200 scales...

...and now 1/76 & 1/72 scale

Last of the 2024 new models...

I'm continuing to add new models to the range, and adding larger scale 1:76 versions of existing designs... mostly as a result of requests and suggestions from customers, so keep them coming!

Often requested and a long time coming, I have redrawn one of my earliest 1:144 models to create a brand new large scale model of the Thornycroft Nubian Major Foam Tender. Complete with interior detail, this big engine looks great when finished.

Alongside the Nubian, and filling another gap in my models of the RAF firefighting fleet, the Bedford Mark 8 is now available, and in 3 different scales. It used a version of the Bedford RL chassis and, since they share the same basic chassis, I had to take the opportunity to produce a Green Goddess too!

Another Bedford favourite - the SB3 standard coach chassis - comes in 2 versions, as made by Mulliner or Strachans coachbuilders, covering nearly 4 decades of service life.

Large scale versions of existing designs include the Series One Landrover (in hard-top or soft-top versions) and the Schopf medium civil aircraft tug.

Finally, to complete the line-up of my AEC Mammoths from the 1970s is the heavy tanker, available in the usual range of scales.

Coming soon: New designs I'm currently working on include the Bedford RL GS truck, and Mercedes Citaro airport transfer bus with interior detail and passenger figures,

both in 1:76

About Me

It's my hobby...

Like a lot of people, I've been making models of all sorts since getting my first Airfix kit as a kid. When I couldn't find the particular truck I wanted for a military rail project, I took the plunge into 3D printing and everything snowballed from there! I find the whole process fascinating - from starting with a blank screen to ending up with a finished miniature model!

Thanks to the support and feedback from a number of my early customers, I have been encouraged to expand the range of models to cover a wide range of civilian, military and aviation subjects. The only downside is that now I don't have much time left for my own modelling!!

The Designs

I use a 3D liquid resin printer, which provides superb detail, despite being a slower and more complicated process than simple filament printing. I do all the 3D drawings myself from scratch - most of the models are designed and drawn in 1/35 or 1/76 size, then scaled down to the required size - usually 1/144 scale or 1/152 (for N gauge). The detail achievable is pretty impressive...

The Products

My subjects are a mix of my own preferences and customer suggestions - so if there's a model you need and can't find anywhere else, drop me a line and I may be able to help! Also, since they are all my own drawings, I can sometimes customise the basic designs to make particular vehicles.

But please note, I don't sell or licence my design files.

INFORMATION

Working with Resin Miniatures

My miniatures are made from a liquid photopolymer resin, which is cured with UV light to harden it after printing. This results in a hard, but somewhat brittle plastic - which can easily break if handled carelessly. If you drop a model onto a hard surface, it will probably shatter!

The printing process requires the addition of supports - I try to remove all trace of these, but you may need to do some final cleaning up before painting - use a fine file or sharp craft knife.

Minor blemishes in models can be filled with regular plastic filler, but do not hesitate to contact me if you are unsatisfied with the quality of the model you have received. Models are best primed before painting. If necessary, parts can be glued with a small amount of superglue.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MODELS ARE SUPPLIED IN GREY UNPAINTED RESIN UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED - PHOTOS OF PAINTED EXAMPLES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY

Remember...

My models are detailed miniatures for serious modellers, intended for static display

- they are not toys and are unsuitable for children

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

Prices quoted include UK delivery via standard Royal Mail 2nd Class large letter post (except where quoted separately for larger scale models). Higher value orders are sent by tracked services at my discretion, at no extra cost to you.

I am happy to despatch outside the UK, subject to extra postage - a flat fee of £4.50 is charged to cover international postage (£8.00 for 1/76 scale models)

If require special delivery services, such as Express or Signed-For, please contact me before ordering.

Last of the 2024 new models...

Images of existing models (available to purchase as unfinished mouldings)

Welcome

About Me

It's my hobby...

The Designs

The Products

INFORMATION

Working with Resin Miniatures

Remember...

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Contact Me

Let me know if I can help!

Ray Rimes

Send Message

Customer Photo Gallery

Last of the 2024 new models...

Images of existing models (available to purchase as unfinished mouldings)

Welcome

About Me

It's my hobby...

The Designs

The Products

INFORMATION

Working with Resin Miniatures

Remember...

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Contact Me

Let me know if I can help!

Ray Rimes

Send Message

Customer Photo Gallery

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