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4D modelshop Ltd
The Arches
120 Leman Street
London E1 8EU

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7264 1288


4D modelshop grew from a materials supply store in the world's oldest architectural modelmaking company, Thorp Modelmakers, to a stand alone company that supplies anyone involved in 3D design.

Customers come from a wide range of disciplines including architecture, theatre design, sculpture, prop making, cosplay, landscape modelling, animation, jewellery, film, TV, special effects and hobbies.

The Shop stocks everything needed for scratch building.

The on-site workshop offers a range of Bespoke Services.

4D modelshop organizes the annual model makers recruitment fair, New Blades, helping modelmaking graduates take their first step into the industry.



The shop, close by to Aldgate & Tower Hill underground stations, is open 6 days a week and offers a wide range of products under the following categories: Adhesives, Animation, Books, Cast and Mould, Cosplay & Body FX, Design & Technology, Display Aids, Dollshouse Making, Electrical, Findings, Finishes, Gaming, Jewellery Making, Kits, Landscaping, Laser Cutting Materials, Model Detail, Printing, Pyrography, Raw Materials, Strip & Shape & Tools. 


The Workshop offers Bespoke Services, all carried out by technicians that work to the standards professional model makers would expect.

Photo Etching - transfer your drawings onto sheets of brass, nickel silver or copper.
Dry Transfers - choose between single colour, multi colour, metallic, foil or photo quality transfers.
Laser Cutting & Engraving - cut areas up to 1200 x 700mm and engrave graphics up to 1000dpi.
Resin & Metal Casting - replicate most 3D objects in either metal (spin casting), resin or urethane rubber.
Vinyl Cutting - precisely layered vinyl stickers for signs, stencils, masking, T-shirts, decorations, displays & branding.
In-Fillingthe technicians have developed several methods of in-filling and marking surfaces with either enamel paint, spray paint, laser marking or with resin.
Artwork Service - a full artwork service is available for all of workshop processes.
Bespoke Model Treesa dedicated in-house Scenics Team produces trees from photo references, plants and other landscaping products.


For information on 4D modelshop, go to: www.modelshop.co.uk

Association of Professional Model Makers (APMM)
P.O. Box 3581
Olathe, KS 66063
info@modelmakers.org