RayRimes Designs

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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

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RayRimes Designs

LATEST RELEASES - OCTOBER 2026

I had great plans to complete a larger number of design projects by the autumn, but the day job just keeps getting in the way!

The project ideas keep coming - and most of the latest batches of releases are in response to customer requests... keep those ideas and requests coming and thank you for all your support.

The current batch includes Thornycroft/Foamite DP1 & DP1A RAF Crash Tenders... personally interesting as they were built in the 1950s by Foamite, a Tecalemit company, in the same factory where I started my working career (although somewhat later!). Unsurprisingly, that huge factory complex is a retail centre now...

The Foden trucks are by customer request - the gun tractor and limber, with fully posable crane parts, lend themselves to a great diorama, although I have no plans to model the FH70 gun for now! I have produced a nice 25pdr field gun to go with the Karrier Quad - possibly one of WW2's ugliest vehicles, among plenty of other candidates!.

I've extended the Bedford TM range to include 2 tipper versions which, combined with the A5000 light tractor, would make a great diorama.

The Eagle Tanker, specially produced for the RAF, is a large scale version of my existing 1/144 model, redesigned with extra detail and internal cab features.

Finally, the Bedford OYD - produced in huge numbers throughout WW2 - is finished in GS truck version. I want to produce an army ambulance version in due course too...

That's all for now, but please note that I am unable to post orders out in November due to work commitments...

About Me

It's my hobby...

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!!

The Designs

I use 3D liquid resin printers, which provide 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...

The Products

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.

But please note, I don't sell or licence my design files.

INFORMATION

Working with Resin Miniatures

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 and airbrushing is the best means of retaining all the fine detail. 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

Remember...

My models are detailed miniatures for serious modellers, intended for static display

- they are not toys and are unsuitable for children

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

Free UK delivery via standard Royal Mail 2nd Class large letter post for orders over £20 for small scale (N, 1:144, 1:200 scales) models.

Larger scale models are sent by 48hr Tracked Parcel service are £3.50 per order.

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.

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