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Detailed Miniature Resin Models:
Unique designs in 1/144, N gauge (1/152) & 1/200 scales...
...and now 1/76 scale
DISCOUNTS: -10% ORDERS OVER £25 (Use SALE10) OR -15% ORDERS OVER £50 (use SALE15)
Detailed Miniature Resin Models:
Unique designs in 1/144, N gauge (1/152) & 1/200 scales...
...and now 1/76 scale
FREE UK DELIVERY ON SMALL-SCALE MODELS : Overseas delivery for a flat fee of £4.50
Small-scale models despatched in 1-2 working days
1/76 scale models printed to order, despatch 5 working days plus additional carriage
The 1/76 scale stable continues to grow - despite thinking that most subjects had been well covered, I keep getting suggestions for new models.
This month, there are three new 1/76 scale offerings:
Albion AM463 Heavy Ambulance - a characterful pre-war/early war vehicle, with interior features.
To go with the ambulance, on the same chassis, the AM463 Refueller - again, a pre-war design that would have featured on all early wartime airfields. To round the 1/76 trio off, the Crossley Tender - made in the 1000's for the RAF up to 1945 and widely seen carrying personnel and freight around the stations.
I haven't forgotten the smaller scales, and there are several interesting additions this time:
The Austin FG Tower Wagon was typical of the later vehicles used to maintain tram and trolleybus systems across the country, which existed into the 1970s.
I had a request for the interesting model of a Bedford S Refueller, which would look great in a diorama covering the early post-war prop-driven airliners. From the same era, the Ford C-series was a popular chassis for airside vehicles across the Americas, and my models include two variants, with several display options.
The last of the new vehicles is the Crossly Tender, this time in the smaller scale and available with full or open cab.
To round off these releases, there are some firefighter figures to accompany the large number of fire tenders in my range. Two eras, 1940s and 1990s, are covered and they are available in two scales. Figures are not my forte, nor is there much reference material around, so I'd be glad of any feedback on these!
See the individual product pages to order and for more photos of each product.
Finally, thank you to all my customers who take the trouble to send photos of my models in their collections - you make much better jobs of the finishing than I could ever do! Keep up the good work (and I will get around to posting more of them here in due course!)
Now added these civil trucks to the range, covering several decades - the Bedford C-type (1959) is the earler, smaller version of the S-type (which itself became the RL in military service). A Leyland Terrier from the 1970's, currently with 'pre-wheely-bin' refuse body... and a modern DAF LF55 (2001) which is still a common sight.
All of which are available in N, 144th and 200th scales, with other body types to follow in due course.
Meanwhile, the Thor set will make an interesting addition to anyone's collection (comprising missile on trailer, Leyland Hippo tractor and convoy escort vehicles). In addition to the military Series One Landrover developed for the Thor set, I have modelled versions in 3 other body styles. And don't forget the British Army RE Field Tractor, nicknamed 'Mollie', which would be equally appealing in civil colours...
I thought it's about time to make buying my models a bit more professional! All my existing designs - unique to me and now well over a hundred - are available to purchase in unpainted form. Please have a look around...
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!!
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 1/76 size, then scaled down to the required size - usually 1/144 scale or 1/152 (for N gauge). The detail achievable is pretty impressive...
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.
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
My models are detailed miniatures for serious modellers, intended for static display
- they are not toys and are unsuitable for children
Prices quoted include UK delivery via standard Royal Mail 2nd Class large letter post (except where quoted separately for larger scale models).
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.
Looking for something specific? Have a question about some of my products or services? Send me a message - I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
I will try to respond as quickly as possible, but don't forget that, since this is only a hobby, the day job has to take priority!
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