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Fort Augustus Abbey and its surroundings have in recent years been the subject of an ambitious conversion to residential properties. Anxious to preserve the heritage and history of the site the property developer approached us earlier this year with a historic model requiring renovation. The model depicts the original fort which previously occupied the site, the maker and age of the model are unknown but we believe it to be over 80 years old. Poor storage had taken its toll and several components had gone missing over the years. Our work was limited to replacement of the missing parts and a general clean-up rather than a complete restoration. The skill of the original modelmaker is evident in the fact that almost all the model is hand-cut from pine with little evidence of machining. The model seems to pre-date the arrival of plywood as even the wafer thin railings are cut from solid timber. Where possible we were careful to match original paints and materials, though technology has allowed us to take some short-cuts! Some previous repair work to the roofs was of poor quality and had to be re-done. The finished model was mounted on a stained timber base and supplied with a display case ready for exhibition in the impressive cloister area of the Abbey.
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Just completed in June this year, a 1:64 scale Victorian property for a London client. This prestigious residential property will be the subject of an interior re-design, including structural work, the model is to be used as a design tool enabling the owner to visualise proposed layouts and spaces. One side of the model is removable giving uninterupted access to all floors and staircases. The method of construction enables floors to be removed for future interior design changes. An all-white finish keeps the cost within a tight budget and presents the owner with a "blank canvas" for colour schemes. |
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A set of custom-made flight cases made for one of our customers in March this year . Components were sourced from Adam Hall Hardware and the cases were assembled with bespoke internal divisions and baffles. We also provide model display stands and Perspex cases. |
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Another subsea bundle model completed in February, this time a half scale one. The sectional model is mounted in a sealed cylindrical Perspex case and mounted on a granite effect base. It will be displayed in our customer's reception area. |
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Pure indulgence on our part - an Austin Seven pedal car produced purely for our own amusement!
0.45 full size the car has a traditional steel "A frame" chassis with a bodyshell produced from plywood over ash framework. Great efforts were made to overcome the normal peculiarities of pedal-car steering and suspension geometry. The resulting rolling chassis handles well and is strong enough that Peter Naulls was able to test-drive it himself before fitting the bodyshell!
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Recently completed on the instruction of architects in Aberdeen on behalf of the NHS. This 1:150 scale model of proposed developments on the Aberdeen Foresterhill Hospital site is fully coloured and detailed. We followed the design process for almost 12 months before proposals were concrete enough to merit a model. It is now on public display and will be used in the consultation process. |
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Another new collectors car model becomes available this autumn. Most of these American Austin panel trucks will make their way to discerning collectors overseas. Just 50 will be produced this year. |
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One of our regular customers in the Edinburgh area has recently had their modular-construction model updated to reflect changes in their marketing strategy. The model was originally constructed with a series of duplicate removable "plugs" for each development phase, in order that updates could be carried out without removing the model from display. The model is at 1:600 scale with each plot numbered. |
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Now complete, the Tornado was delivered to our customer just 10 weeks after we began work |
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The 3.5m long Tornado dominated our workshop for several weeks.
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Chris Poole joined Inver Models in 2009 to help with our increased workload.
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Recently completed is this schematic model of the proposed Inverness campus at 1: 1250 scale. The base board is fully contoured and veneered in quarter-sawn maple wood; the site area is represented by a palette of subtle coloured wood stains and stylised trees.
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A photo etched phosphor bronze canopy focuses attention on phase 1 of the scheme. We delivered the completed model to a local venue in time for a high profile public consultation. It then went on an extended tour of several local venues as an exhibition centrepiece.
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This is a model of Machrihanish Village under construction in our workshops in April this year. This is the sea being sprayed – the attractive coastline is an important selling feature for the residential development.
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The completed model ready for delivery
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