Props & Sets - Model Makers Bristol / Amalgam Model Making

The lure of the bright lights calls Laurens Nockels to Pinewood Creative

February 18, 2014

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Laurens Nockels has left the building" Pinewood studios is a name synonymous with the film industry and UK film in particular. So many blockbuster productions have been made there it is hard to know where to start on any list of film and TV credits. Little wonder then that when one of Amalgam’s team of sculptors and project managers, Laurens Nockels got wind of an opportunity to work there he found it was a temptation well beyond resisting. It is therefore, with some sadness, that we have to announce “ Laurens Nockels has left the building.” We totally understand of course that people need to follow their dreams and wish him every success with his new venture as Head of Pinewood Creative, his cheerful personality and optimism, not to mention his creative talents will be missed by us all. Laurens has of course been a popular and long-standing member…

January 23, 2014

We've been making some cast hands, but can't let you know what for just yet. They're props. That's as much as we can say. Over the years we have cast a range of strange objects for various purposes, including Creme Eggs, lungs and bits of sheep. Our casting facilities are well equipped to handle intricate tolerance-specific components as much as they are body parts, and we can offer a range of materials depending on the purpose of the cast; from soft rubber stunt-safe props, to high-impact durable resins. Head to Our Work to find out more.