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The Model Tree Shop Suppliers of good quality, affordable scale model trees, hedging, flowers and model landscaping requisites.

Established in 2005 we are suppliers of high quality scale model trees and landscaping materials for discerning modellers! Suitable for architectural models, model railways, slot car racing layouts, wargaming, cake decorating, dolls house collectors, gifts............The list is endless!

This time of year, the most common question we get is how to make a layout look like autumn.You don't need to redo a who...
10/10/2026

This time of year, the most common question we get is how to make a layout look like autumn.

You don't need to redo a whole layout to change the season. Drop one or two autumn trees into a green scene and it immediately reads as late in the year. A single amber tree at the edge of a wood, or a pair along a lane, does more than you'd expect.

Our Autumn Trees range runs from 55mm up to 130mm, so there's something for N gauge and OO alike, plus an autumnal walnut if you want a broader canopy. For a deep, rich colour that works in any season, our copper beech trees sit well alongside them, from small 80mm trees through to larger specimens.

Carry the colour down to the ground with Autumn Meadow static grass, in 2mm, 4mm and 6mm. And if you're buying for an N gauge modeller, there's an Autumn N Gauge Gift Set too.

There's no such thing as a scale tree, so if you're not sure which height suits your scene, ask us.

Browse the autumn range at themodeltreeshop.co.uk 🌳

Building terrain for your tabletop games? Here are five materials that make the biggest difference to how a board looks ...
07/10/2026

Building terrain for your tabletop games? Here are five materials that make the biggest difference to how a board looks and plays:

Trees are the obvious one, and getting the scale right matters more than people expect. Ian's line is always the same: there's no such thing as a scale tree, only the right tree for your project, so pick a height that suits your figures rather than whatever looks good on the shelf.

Static grass gives your basing and open ground real texture and depth, far more convincing than flat paint.

Scatter material is what turns a plain green board into believable foliage and undergrowth, layered in a few different shades for the best effect.

Flexible hedging is brilliant for linear terrain features, hedgerows, field boundaries, anything that needs to bend around a layout.

And cork sheet is the easy way to build up hills and rough ground without any real building skill required.

Any other tips for our readers? Tell us in the comments.

There's something brilliant about seeing what customers build with our materials, and this week we want to shine a light...
25/09/2026

There's something brilliant about seeing what customers build with our materials, and this week we want to shine a light on wargaming terrain.

Whether you're building trenches, ruins, or a sprawling tabletop battlefield, the right scenic materials make all the difference to how a table reads at eye level. We love seeing the results, from first attempts through to genuinely stunning builds.

If you've used any of our trees, foliage, or ground cover in a wargaming project, we'd love to see it. Share your build in the comments and we'll pick some of our favourites to feature.

And if wargaming isn't your thing, don't worry, we want to see everything: railways, dioramas, architectural models, all of it. Every hobby is welcome here...🌲

One more sleep until the International N Gauge Show, and we will be parked up on Stand 27/28 for both days, right next t...
11/09/2026

One more sleep until the International N Gauge Show, and we will be parked up on Stand 27/28 for both days, right next to Train Trax.

Yes, it says N gauge on the tin. No, we will not be checking gauges at the door. Whether you are OO, N, O, T, deep into wargaming terrain, building a diorama, or working in architectural scale, trees do not care what you build, and neither do we, we love trees and are happy to help. Come and talk trees with us, whatever you are working on.

If your layout has a scenic-shaped gap you have been ignoring, let's talk. We will help you figure out what it actually needs, and there is bulk discount pricing on the day if you want to stock up while you are there.

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The International N Gauge Show is just 3 days away, and we'll be there both days on Stand 27/28 at the Warwickshire Even...
09/09/2026

The International N Gauge Show is just 3 days away, and we'll be there both days on Stand 27/28 at the Warwickshire Event Centre, alongside Train Trax.

It's an N gauge show, but trees and scenic materials don't know the difference between scales. If sorting the scenic side of your layout has been sitting on the to-do list, this is a good excuse to come and talk it through in person, with bulk discount pricing available on the day.

Not sure what you need? Drop us a message any time this week, or just find us on the stand, we're always happy to talk trees.

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Not all OO gauge scenic materials do the same job. Here is a quick breakdown of what each one is actually for:Twisted wi...
07/09/2026

Not all OO gauge scenic materials do the same job. Here is a quick breakdown of what each one is actually for:

Twisted wire trees earn their place as feature trees that will be looked at closely. The cost and time per tree is harder to justify for areas further from the viewer, though some modellers use them throughout a scene where budget allows.

Heki trees sit in the middle ground. Ready-made, with more natural variation than standard plastic, they hold up well at OO gauge even when placed closer to the viewer. A strong choice for convincing woodland without the build time of twisted wire.

Plastic trees work best for background coverage where viewing distance does the work. Fast to place and economical across large areas, though the uniformity of moulded trees reads more naturally at a distance than up close.

Etched brass trees are for layouts where close inspection is the point. Exhibition standard, and priced accordingly.

Ground cover and scatter is not optional. Trees need to be rooted into something, and bare board underneath them is the thing that reads as wrong even when people cannot say why.

A scale chart is worth having before you order anything. At OO gauge, a 100mm tree represents around 25 feet in real life. Getting the height range right first means fewer decisions to unpick later.

What are you working on at the moment? Tell us in the comments and we will point you in the right direction.

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04/09/2026

We will be at the International N Gauge Show on 12 and 13 September at the Warwickshire Event Centre, sharing Stand 27/28 with Train Trax.

If you are a layout builder working in any scale and there is something specific you want to see or stock up on, let us know in advance. Send us a message and we will make sure we have the right materials with us on the day.

Bulk discounts available on the stand. Browse the full range at themodeltreeshop.co.uk.

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If you're building to exhibition standard, the trees on your layout carry more weight than people expect.At that level, ...
03/09/2026

If you're building to exhibition standard, the trees on your layout carry more weight than people expect.

At that level, judges and visitors alike notice the details that separate a good layout from a great one, and tree structure is one of the first places the eye lands. Twisted wire trees give you full control over branch shape and taper, which matters when every tree needs to look individually grown rather than mass produced. Etched brass takes that a step further, offering fine, consistent branch structure that holds up under close inspection at eye level.

Both approaches reward the same thinking that goes into your buildings and track: get the proportions and geometry right, and the whole scene reads as believable rather than assembled.

Building an exhibition layout? Tell us about it, we'd like to hear what you're working on...🌲

Whatever you're building, we would love to see it!The TMTS range goes further than model railways. Scale trees and lands...
27/08/2026

Whatever you're building, we would love to see it!

The TMTS range goes further than model railways. Scale trees and landscaping materials turn up in wargaming terrain, architectural models, scale dioramas, and of course the layouts that started all of this.

So here is a simple question: what are you working on?

If you have got something on the workbench right now, or a finished scene you are proud of, drop a photo in the comments. OO layouts, N gauge setups, wargaming tables, fantasy terrain, dioramas. Whatever it is, we would like to see how you are using scale materials in the real world.

No rules, no theme. Just what you're building.

Show us your layout - drop a photo in the comments.

There's a moment every layout builder knows. You've planted your first trees. The scene looks good. You step back, glanc...
24/08/2026

There's a moment every layout builder knows. You've planted your first trees. The scene looks good. You step back, glance at the bare hillside on the left, and think: I need more trees.

You order more. They arrive. You plant them. You step back again.

More trees needed.

This isn't a planning failure; it's exactly how great model landscapes work. Trees don't just fill space; they create depth. Foreground specimens draw the eye in. Mid-ground groups anchor the middle distance. Background hedgerows and scrub push everything else further away.

Each layer you add makes the one behind it look more convincing.

At The Model Tree Shop, we say there is no such thing as a scale tree. Real woodland is dense, layered, and endlessly varied and, the more species and sizes you mix, the more alive your layout feels.

Start with a mix...then add more.

👉 Browse trees by zone at themodeltreeshop.co.uk

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