Scales & Models
Boutique AM service bureau specializing in high-detail resin 3D printing, scale model making, and prop fabrication for architecture, entertainment, and product development.
- CEO / Founder
- Ruben Marcos
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Resin 3D Printing (SLA); Scale Model Making; 3D Scanning & Retouching; CNC Machining & Laser Cutting; Bespoke Finishing & Prop Making
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: High-detail resin printing with wide material range (transparent, flexible, tough, heat-resistant). VERIFIED: Portfolio includes commissioned stop-motion sets for The Edge Picture Company and architectural topography models. DEFENSIBLE: Replicable process, but moat lies in specialized craftsmanship + digital integration and niche reputation in London.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers museum-grade scale models and functional prototypes by merging traditional craftsmanship with SLA 3D printing and CNC, cutting manual fabrication time by up to 60% while achieving sub-millimeter detail.
How They Differentiate
Unlike large-scale automated bureaus (Protolabs, Hubs), Scales & Models offers hands-on post-processing, bespoke finishing, and specialized scale modeling expertise, catering to low-volume, high-detail projects rather than mass production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Architects, product developers, film/TV studios, and exhibition designers requiring high-fidelity scale models and prototypes.
Industry Verticals
Architecture; Film & Entertainment; Product Development; Education; Marketing & Exhibitions
Competitors
Protolabs; Hubs; Agile Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Established in 2009; Expanded services to include 3D scanning and resin SLA printing; Commissioned for educational stop-motion animation by The Edge Picture Company
Notable Customers
Google; Lexus; Harrods; Selfridges; Jo Malone; The Edge Picture Company; Mayor of London; H.R. Giger; Damon Albarn; KPF Architects; Fosters + Partners