Mini Planet GB

19/08/2022

Mini Planet out and about and seeing some great modelling at St Andrews from the East Neuk MRC.

Mini Planet has a day out to the university town of St Andrews to visit the annual show by the East Neuk MRC. Sun was shining and the trains were running - ...

28/04/2022

See the life sized editions of our models!

New for 2022 - Trains, Boats and Planes Shore Excursion in Edinburgh.

Picking you up from your cruise ship landing port and taking you on a trip to explore transport heritage at its best. Starting at the National Museum of Flight you'll have the chance to board Concorde, get up close and personal with a Harrier Jump Jet and see the famous Vulcan bomber at close quarters along with many other aircraft from all periods of aviation.

We then travel to the Scottish Railway Museum at Bo'ness where we take a ride on a steam train before taking some time examining the fabulous preserved locos and carriages in the museum.

Finally time to visit the unique Falkirk Wheel, the only operating canal boat lift in the world. returning via a crossing of the Forth on one of the three bridges. A fantastic day out for all transport heritage fans.

Duration: 8 hours.
Difficulty: Some flat walking is required around sites.
Price: £60 - £74.50 (includes train ride and museum entry fees). Availability: Most Cruise Port days in Edinburgh during Summer 2022.
Book at http://www.sailaway.tv

29/01/2022

On site yesterday in Blackpool meeting our new lighting designer and architect. Thought you'd like to see a walk through of the site before the builders get loose putting in a new lift shaft! As you can see the place is huge!

31/12/2021

Happy 2022 to all our friends wherever you are on this wonderful Planet from all of us here at Mini Planet GB! We look forward to the coming months and the opening of Mini Planet GB in Blackpool in the Summer.

01/12/2021

Pleased to announce that our planning application has been submitted to Blackpool Council to enable us to build the U.K.'s biggest and best 4mm scale exhibition. Standby 2022! 😃😀

26/09/2021

WORKING FROM HOME MODELLERS - IMMEDIATE START

We are looking for a number of 'Working from Home' Modellers to build scenic structures of iconic UK locations in time for our opening in Blackpool in May 2022.

You should be an experienced scratch builder in 4mm scale, and able to work from photos and drawings of the locations in various mediums such as plastic, card or resin.

We are looking for artists that would be proud to have their work on show to the general public.

Remuneration would be based on a per item commission ranging from around £100 for one of the more straightforward locations to upwards of £1,000 for one of the more iconic buildings in the U.K.

Interested? Drop us an email at [Email address hidden] with a brief description of what you have modelled in the past, along with photos of your work. We'd love to hear from you.

28/07/2021

Mini Planet GB will initially consist of four 'Lands' - London, England, Scotland and AirportLand. Plans are well advanced but we'd like your input about which iconic landmarks should be built in 4mm scale:

So far mooted for London are the following:

Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, HMS Belfast, London Eye, Thames Barrier, Trafalgar Square, Post Office Tower, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, and the Thames Barrier.

And there's more, but we'd like to hear your suggestions? Serious or frivolous! Let us know in the comments...

24/06/2021

The possible new home of Mini Planet GB from next year. Lot of work to do to to turn this from a cracking idea into a reality. Over 20,000 sq ft of exhibition space plus cafe and shopping experience. Join us on our journey to bring the World of GB to you in 4mm scale!

24/06/2021

Landing at our version of Manchester Airport in April 2022? 150 sq metres of aircraft spotters delight coming to Blackpool.