Hornby Magazine Specialist Retailer of the Year 2026

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Vote for Modelu in the Hornby Magazine Awards 2026
Awards

WE DID IT! MODELU WINS SPECIALIST RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2026

Alan Buttler

Voting is now open for the Hornby Magazine Model Railway Awards 2026. If you enjoy what we do, we'd be incredibly grateful for your vote for Modelu as Specialist Retailer of the Year.

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Vote for Modelu in the Hornby Magazine Awards 2026
Awards

VOTE FOR MODELU IN THE HORNBY MAGAZINE AWARDS 2026

Alan Buttler
Eleven years ago, I quit a stable IT career, moved back in with my Mum aged 40, and started Modelu in a garage with a single 3D printer.
behind the scenes

BUILDING MODELU - 11 YEARS IN THE MAKING - PART 1

Alan Buttler
With the London Festival of Railway Modelling wrapped up last weekend, we wanted to share a few behind-the-scenes moments and give you a glimpse of what went on.
exhibition

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE LONDON FESTIVAL OF RAILWAY MODELLING

Chris Kilfoil-Schiller
New Full-Colour TT:120 Locomotive Crews for Hornby
new product

NEW FULL-COLOUR TT:120 LOCOMOTIVE CREWS FOR HORNBY

Alan Buttler
Modelu Product Survey 2026 - Help shape the next Modelu figures
product survey

MODELU NEW PRODUCT SURVEY 2026

Alan Buttler
We’re building a growing database of compatible Modelu loco crew for specific manufacturer models, helping fellow modellers choose the right figures with confidence.
bespoke loco crew

MODELU LOCO CREW COMPATIBILITY PROJECT

Alan Buttler
This month’s newsletter covers a mix of reflection, new product releases, practical modelling guides, and thoughts on the use of AI.
AI

JANUARY NEW RELEASES + AI AND WHAT'S NEXT AT MODELU

Alan Buttler
Five miniature modeller figures from the Modelu x Models for Heroes collection, depicting hobbyists building and painting scale models
Charity Collaboration

MODELU x MODELS FOR HEROES: NEW PRODUCT RANGE

Julie Bell
Promotional graphic announcing the launch of the new Modelu Miniatures website hosted on Shopify.

WELCOME TO THE NEW MODELU MINIATURES WEBSITE

Julie Bell
MODELS FOR HEROES x MODELU MILITARY
New Product

MODELS FOR HEROES x MODELU MILITARY

Julie Bell
NEW EXCLUSIVE FIGURES WITH RAILS OF SHEFFIELD
New Product

NEW EXCLUSIVE FIGURES WITH RAILS OF SHEFFIELD

Julie Bell
SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY: RESILIENCE FUND
Modelu News

SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY: RESILIENCE FUND

Julie Bell

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