Miniature Marvels

Visit a World of Miniature for Free, Donate if You Wish...

I'm raising awareness & funds for the Neurological Foundation, New Zealand's leading non-government funder of neurological research.  With 1 in 3 people affected by a neurological condition, their work is essential. They invest more than $5 million yearly, helping scientists and clinicians seek better treatments and cures for 700+ neurological conditions.

 I have established Miniature Marvels to offer “The 1/72nd Scale Experience”:

• Free Admission by Appointment 

• Over 440 crafted exhibits. 

• Diverse periods & genres. 

• Consistent scale of 6’=1” (1m=14mm). 

• Enriched experience with: 

   - Digital engagement via smartphone & PC. 

   - Downloadable exhibit histories, build logs & images. 

   - Knowledgeable host & curator. 

   - New exhibits monthly.

A mental health crisis in 1997 led me to revive my childhood hobby of scale modelling and this became a passion that enriched my life thereafter. However, a 2013 Parkinson's diagnosis meant my time remaining for scale modelling was drastically reduced.

Determined that my model collection and knowledge should benefit others, I established the Miniature Marvels gallery to raise funds to research neurological conditions like Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis, which afflicts my mother, and to promote scale modelling to all ages.

Admission is free, with donations to the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand encouraged.

Miniature Marvels opened in 2025. Despite many challenges, I continue to craft models to an acceptable gallery display standard.

I'm inspired by the Neurological Foundation’s mission and encourage you to support their vital work. Please donate using the 'Donate' button. Together, we can bring hope to those affected.

To visit the Miniature Marvels website click on: The 1/72nd Scale Experience