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

The latest 2024 models

A really busy start to 2024... unfortunately not for designing new models! Even so, here are a few new models to get you thinking about new dioramas or layouts for the rest of the year...

The Bristol Coaches are all based on examples of 'Royal Blue' preserved vehicles, and the photograph shows the prototypes, stunningly finished by Malcolm Hall. It really is difficult to believe these are 1/144 scale!

I've been trying to produce a post-war RAF tug for some time, to complement my very popular D-B VIG wartime tractor, and finally finished the Super Taskmaster shown above. I've put lots of detail into the design, and its use with the early V-Bomber deployments should make it a popular model (and its available in all scales). Alongside the tug is the Vulcan bombing up set - bomb carriers, bombs and trolleys to recreate the 21 x 1000lb load the Vulcan was able to carry - and as used in anger on the Black Buck operations. The hydraulic pump trolley which powered the bomb lifting rams is also available.

For my N-scale customers, a range of models based on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis and a Scania skip truck joins the fleet.

Thanks to all my regular customers, and especial thanks for all the project suggestions... I will get around to them all one day!

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.

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.

The latest 2024 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

The latest 2024 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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