You have a design ready. You need 20 parts that look and feel like the finished product, not 20 rough prototypes. Injection moulding is too expensive for that volume. 3D printing won’t give you the surface finish you need. CNC machining 20 identical parts would take longer than it should. This is the gap vacuum […]
You have just been told a scale model is needed. Maybe it is for a planning committee in five weeks. Maybe an investor pitch in three. Maybe a launch event where the date cannot move, the venue is booked, and the model is now the missing piece. The first question is almost always the same. […]
Picture a four-metre Champagne bottle catching the light at a luxury launch in Mayfair, or a towering, branded beer can rising over the crowd at Reading Festival. In an attention economy ruled by the scrolling thumb, drinks brands are increasingly turning to physical scale as a way to cut through. Giant replicas have become one […]
There is a great deal of enthusiasm in manufacturing and product development circles about what artificial intelligence can now do for the prototyping process. AI-assisted design software, generative modelling tools, and automated CNC programming are all moving quickly, and the pace of change is genuinely significant. But alongside the enthusiasm, a quieter and more important […]
Imagine handing over a massive crane, a sleek yacht, or even a humble toothbrush. Weeks later, it reappears as a perfect scale model, ready to stun at a trade show. Scale models do just that, they shrink giants or blow up the small stuff into something you can touch and show off. These models aren’t […]
The Ultimate Guide Success In retail first impressions count for everything, and for perfume brands, the visual allure of their displays is as important as the scent itself. Over the years, perfume display models have evolved from mere props to powerful marketing tools. Particularly with Christmas approaching, these striking models, especially giant, oversized perfume bottle […]
Designing a scale model is both a technical and creative process. It blends digital engineering with hands on craft so the final piece communicates an idea with clarity and impact. As a leading UK scale model making company, JH May approaches every commission as a collaboration that turns a sketch, CAD file or full size […]
Inside the World of Professional Model Making Model making might sound like something you’d find in a school design project or hobbyist’s garage – but in reality, professional model makers play a critical role in industries ranging from architecture and engineering to film, exhibitions and product design. At JH May, we help businesses visualise and […]
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, it’s easy to assume that physical models are becoming obsolete. With the rise of CAD software, digital twins, virtual reality and real-time rendering, product designers, architects and engineers have more digital tools than ever at their fingertips. But at JH May, we’ve seen something different. Rather than replacing physical models, […]
When it comes to model making, precision and efficiency are paramount. Over the years, technological advancements have revolutionised how models and prototypes are developed, and at the heart of this transformation is CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining. From its early days as a rudimentary tool for shaping materials to its modern role as an indispensable […]