Modelu

07/06/2026

📣NEW RELEASE: Our final release of the weekend is a new set of bespoke crew figures designed especially for the beautiful Rapido Trains UK Manning Wardle L Class.

The range includes both early and late crew options, helping you match the character and period of your locomotive. For the first time, these crews are also available in both our usual matt grey resin and full-colour resin, giving you even more choice when finishing your model.

https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/collections/manning-wardle-l-class

With thanks to Hilton Custom Model Railways for the test fits and photography.

06/06/2026

📣NEW RELEASE: Following the release of Minerva Models’ excellent O Gauge cattle wagons, we’ve had a number of customers ask whether our cattle will fit inside them. Thanks to Chris Basten, we’re pleased to confirm that up to nine of our dairy cows can be loaded into each wagon.

We’ve therefore added a new discounted 9-cow bundle to the range, making it easier to populate your cattle wagons and add realistic livestock traffic to your layout.

https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/collections/farm-animals

05/06/2026

📣NEW RELEASES: Our latest releases also include two new sets of garage mechanics, perfect for workshop and servicing scenes across different eras. The classic set covers 1940s through to 1970s garage work, with period poses and details such as inspection boards, wire wheels and traditional workshop equipment.

We’ve also added a modern workshop set, featuring mechanics with laptops, diagnostic equipment and impact drivers. Ideal for adding authentic activity to garages and workshops.

https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/collections/motor-garages-repair-shops

05/06/2026

📣NEW RELEASES: We’re delighted to welcome a new collaboration with Richard Slate of Mudmagnet Models, with a selection of his designs now licensed as part of the Modelu range.

The first release includes a range of often-requested machine tools, including lathes, pillar drills, milling machines, bandsaws, workbenches and more, along with a brand-new collection of machinists to populate your workshop scenes.

To make scene-building easier, we’ve also introduced two discounted machine shop bundles, ideal for creating busy engine shed, industrial or engineering workshop scenes.

https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/collections/workshop-details

01/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐Product Review ⭐⭐⭐

Our thanks go out to Jack for leaving us not one but two 5 star reviews recently along with adding this lovely image.

"My lady came from the seated passengers set, and I needed someone to feed the birds"

We think he has done a lovely job, those pigeons sure look hopeful!

Featured products:
0172 Seated Woman
31403 Pigeons

28/05/2026

New product!

We often get asked about more seated passengers, we forgot to announce to you all that we have added this set to the range. Technically 6 people for the same price as a bundle of 5.

Featured product:
1685 Passenger pack

27/05/2026

Want to know some more about figure painting? Our friends over at the Model Rail Replacement Podcast have done a whole episode about painting figures.

This is available on any media you normally listen to a podcast or you can view on Youtube, we fully recommend you giving it a listen.

Sam and Tom sit down and talk about painting figures, including the...

26/05/2026

It is rather warm in the office today, so we thought of a good way to cool down! We hope you are all coping with the heat.

What is your go to ice cream?

12/05/2026

With how hard we’ve been working recently, we thought it was only right to treat ourselves to a day out. Keep an eye on our stories for what we are up to. If you correctly guess where we are going, you get entered into a draw for a gift card!

Please note, due to this trip, the phone lines will not be manned today.