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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
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 & 1/72 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 & 1/72 scale models printed to order, despatch 5 working days plus additional carriage
I've been trying to get some of these projects finished for a while, but real life always seems to get in the way my hobby!
First up is the RAF Mark 7 Airfield Foam Tender, based on Thornycroft's 1950s Nubian chassis. This is a nice little vehicle and looks great in 1/76. Of course, 'solid cab' versions are also available in 1/144 and 1/200. Whilst designing it, I came across photos of the unusual Thornycroft/Cardox foam tenders used by British Airports Authority in the early 60's based on the same chassis, so this one made it to the collection too!
A couple of N gauge (1/152) bus projects are finally complete, both based on preserved examples - the Midland Red coach, some of which ran the first motorway express bus service in the UK, and an interesting double-decker by Daimler/Roe.
To complete this line-up are two existing subjects, enhanced for printing at 1/76 scale - the Bloodhound missile with Lansing sideloader and the Muir-Hill Light Wheeled Tractor as used by the British Army.
Don't forget the recently released 'Royal Blue' coaches based on examples of preserved vehicles, and the new David-Brown Super Taskmaster Turbo aircraft tug. The final offering from last time - the Vulcan 'iron' bomb carriers and trolleys - are proving very polular too!
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 1/35 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...
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). 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.
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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