Model Architect Gifts

Friar's Balsa

"When I grow up, I'm writing the Great American App."

Team Leader

Billy would watch his ant farm for hours on end.

The Hobby Store

Chemist builds animals instead of molecular models

Cat chases mouse across a Zeppelin.

Lego Haircut

"Still suffering from writer's block?"

"In the current market, it's just more practical."

"Apparently, when the tide came in, a lot of castles went bust."

Child makes a toy and frightens himself.

Building giant sand pies.

"We had a brainstorm - I hope it's a brainchild."

'Your report card grades are poor. Maybe you should stop building model airplanes. The glue is getting to you.'

'Just in case there is an accident.'

'I wish they'd hurry up and fix the wind tunnel.'

'I think you should seek treatment for that Lego block obsession of yours!'

"This is just a model, but you get the idea."

'Frank Lloyd Wright's childhood.'

Desk shaped like an office block.

'I think I've finally found a fixer-upper in your price range.'

The Doorway to Ideas

Model Building

"My buildings are meant to inspire."

Human Brain

'I thought I knew what a cubit was.'

'I think you're ready for the big chair...'

The Wright brothers first unsuccessful flight.

Modern Parents

"How long have you felt like a three-masted schooner?"

Fish Aeroplane

A spa bath at Mapledurham.

"Honestly, sweetheart, they haven't brought out a little Ellen MacArthur set. As soon as they do daddy will get you one."

'It's a self-build.'