Unique models scale models is a long established model making company with a reputation for high quality and excellent service. We specialize in architectural models, also create industrial models, exhibition models, display models, fibreglass models, and topographical models. We even offer a laser cutting and laser engraving service. The Modelmakers team are used to dealing with unusual requests. If you need something built that's a bit out of the ordinary, we'll find a way to do it. Our broad knowledge of model making techniques – together with our outstanding technical skill – means that we can handle just about any brief you give us. We love a challenge here at Unique Models Scale Models!

There are two basic processes used by the model maker to create models: additive and subtractive. Additive can be as simple as adding clay to create a form, sculpting and smoothing to the final shape. Body fillers, foam and resins are also used in the same manner. Most rapid prototyping technologies are based on the additive process, solidifying thin layered sections or slices one on top of each other. Subtractive is like whittling a solid block of wood or chiseling stone to the desired form. Most milling and other machining methods are subtractive, progressively using smaller and finer tools to remove material from the rough shape to get to the level of detail needed in the final model.

Model makers may use a combination of these methods and technologies to create the model in the most expeditious manner. The parts are usually test fitted, then sanded and painted to represent the intended finish or look. Model makers are required to recreate many faux finishes like brick, stone, grass, molded plastic textures, glass, skin and even water.