We aim to produce high quality, affordable models to meet our client's requirements.
Climbing in Snowdonia in the 1970's, "Model Mountain" founder Nige Emery became fascinated by the portrayal of relief on maps, intrigued by the limitations of their 2-dimensional depiction, and began to explore alternatives.
The business has been built on 30 years of model-making, mountaineering and photography experience, enhanced by careers in cartographic surveying (Ordnance Survey) and weather forecasting (Met Office).
The Model Mountain studio is located in Cornwall but outdoor location work is required to gather survey data and photographs of areas of interest, all of which feed back into the development and production process.
How do you make a model?
Planning, preparation and patience!
The first model that was produced back in 1979 (Snowdon in North Wales) was constructed from plaster of Paris.
From these early trials, a product has been developed that combines realism and detail
with originality, creativity and environmental awareness.
Would I be better off with an off-the-shelf or machine-made model?
It depends on your requirement.
There are some very good vacuum moulded relief models available for various locations around the world. However, they can be quite fragile, tend to be smaller in scale and as a result are generally less detailed.
Other machine-made techniques can be difficult to adapt to an individual's specific requirements. Also, they can struggle to define detail such as the steeply sloped surfaces that naturally prevail in mountainous areas - the North Face of the Eiger is an example.
What are the benefits of a Model Mountain relief?
Our focus on you!
Unlike mass produced models, your hand-made model will be individually produced by a dedicated designer and artist. We will liaise closely with you in an endeavour to provide you with as realistic a model as possible to meet your requirements.
Sounds expensive?
Perhaps not as much as you may think!
Because of our increased focus on environmental awareness and low energy production techniques, overheads are kept low.
Each hand-crafted model is totally unique.
Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire.
Scale 1:5000. 100 x 50 cm
