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Scale model trees

Scale model trees, bespoke and standard

2022 to 2026

Fig. 1A broad, spreading tree

Role: Workshop Supervisor at 4D Modelshop, then Production Assistant at Arch 60
Made at: 4D Modelshop and Arch 60
Size: 6mm to 300mm, and bespoke trees up to 480mm

The story

At 4D Modelshop I made bespoke scale model trees, as well as a range of standard deciduous trees from 6mm to 300mm. I used a range of techniques, including soldering, glue gunning, etching, dry brushing and colour matching, and we scaled and recreated trees from photographic reference.

At Arch 60 I make bespoke trees to order, up to 480mm, working from photo reference and matching Pantone and RAL colour swatches by eye.

Fig. 2Video / YouTube

Fig. 3Video / YouTube

Fig. 4Video / YouTube

Scale model trees, photo 1 — Fig. 5

Scale model trees, photo 2 — Fig. 6

Scale model trees, photo 3 — Fig. 7

A palm tree in purple and pink — Fig. 8
A palm tree in purple and pink

Scale model trees, photo 4 — Fig. 9

A finished tree on its base — Fig. 10
A finished tree on its base

A row of tall trees — Fig. 11
A row of tall trees

A finished tree on the workbench — Fig. 12
A finished tree on the workbench

Scale model trees, photo 5 — Fig. 13

Scale model trees, photo 6 — Fig. 14

A finished tree beside a ruler — Fig. 15
A finished tree beside a ruler

Scale model trees, photo 7 — Fig. 16

Scale model trees, photo 8 — Fig. 17

Photo: Arch 60 — Fig. 18
Photo: Arch 60

A royal visit, with our trees on the model. Photo: British Museum — Fig. 19
A royal visit, with our trees on the model. Photo: British Museum

Photo: British Museum — Fig. 20
Photo: British Museum

Scale model trees, photo 9 — Fig. 21

More work

Previous project
July 2026
Fig. 22Production work
Hoops Edge
Ankle monitor prop, made with 3D printing
Next project
Around 20181:200
Fig. 23Kit models
HMT Olympic
Kit model of HMT Olympic in her 1916 dazzle camouflage

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