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We are delighted to announce the arrival in our shop of a new range of products, which will delight all model railway and miniature scenery enthusiasts! The famous German brand Spörle, a specialist in silicone moulds for plaster casts, is now part of our catalogue at Maketis.
Who is Spörle?
Spörle is a well-known company in the world of modellers. Based in Germany, it manufactures exceptional quality silicone moulds used to create realistic plaster sets. Whether you want to reproduce paved roads, retaining walls, tunnels or even buildings, Spörle offers an extensive range of moulds with incredible detail.
Products for ultra-realistic scenery
It was hard for us to choose when we first placed our order, from among the over 180 Spörle moulds in the catalogue, which can be used to recreate landscape elements faithful to railway and urban environments. In our first selection, you'll find complete sets and individual moulds for:
- Paved country or town roads with gutters and manholes.
- Station platforms with brick, stone or concrete kerbs.
- Concrete or stone retaining walls, perfect for masking positive and negative reliefs.
- Very original tunnel entrances for single or double tracks.
Each mould is designed to be durable, flexible and extremely accurate, enabling a variety of textures (stone, brick, concrete, etc.) to be reproduced for the most realistic results.
- Exceptional adaptability: Spörle moulds can be adjusted to the shapes or reliefs of your layout. For example, you can easily bend the moulds to create curved retaining walls or quay edges, adding even more realism to your scenery.
- Repeatability of moulding at will: Thanks to the robustness of the silicone used, you can repeat your mouldings as many times as you need, until you get the perfect result for your decors.
- Economical for large surfaces: Spörle moulds are a particularly worthwhile investment if you have large surfaces to cover, such as walls or roads, as they allow you to create mass-produced parts without compromising on quality.
- Suitable for all levels
Spörle moulds are designed to be accessible to everyone, from beginners to the most seasoned modellers. Even if you've never tried moulding before, a few tries are all it takes to quickly master the technique. Once you've got started, you'll discover that it's possible to create realistic scenery elements of incomparable finesse, tailored to the specific features of your layout. Whether it's your first attempt or a more complex project, Spörle moulds are suitable for all levels of skill. - Long-term durability: Unlike some materials that deteriorate over time, Spörle moulds have no expiration date. They'll remain in excellent condition and ready to use whenever you're ready to continue your modelling projects, even after a long break.
- Clear and detailed instructions for use: Spörle has taken care to write very detailed and well-illustrated instructions for each mould. We've managed to translate this documentation, and it's now available to accompany you throughout your projects. It will guide you perfectly through the practicalities of moulding, as well as fitting and painting techniques for a professional finish.
- Create cobbled streets for your city models: Mould sets for cobbled streets give your urban scenes an old-fashioned, authentic look.
- Add detail to train stations: With moulds for platforms and kerbs, bring more realism to your train stations with concrete or brick pavements and pavements.
- Various retaining walls with a very railway-style architecture: High or low arches, concrete or natural stone walls, take your pick!
- Tunnels like the real thing: Spörle offers detailed tunnel entrances, with ashlar or brick arches, ideal for your railway tracks.
Why choose Spörle moulds?
Spörle silicone moulds are ideal for creating your own decorative elements based on plaster casts. Here are several reasons why you should choose Spörle:
Some project ideas
Plaster casting: a little-known but essential technique
In France, plaster casting of decorative elements is still little known and practised among modellers. Yet it offers undeniable aesthetic and practical advantages. A retaining wall or tunnel entrance moulded in plaster provides far greater depth and realism than cardboard or plastic versions.
This is because the fine grain of plaster allows the textures and details of natural stone to be reproduced precisely, creating a much more authentic and realistic setting. Unlike flat, smooth materials, plaster gives your models a real sense of relief, which is essential for a faithful rendering of reality.
If you're looking to give your model railway layout a unique, natural feel, Spörle moulds, combined with plaster casting, are an ideal option. This process allows you to create set elements that stand the test of time and will always remain as beautiful and realistic as the first day.
Availability and ordering
We invite you to discover the entire Spörle collection now on our Maketis website. All products are available to order and ready to ship, so you can get started on your projects straight away!
Go to our ‘Silicone Moulds’ category for more information and bring a little extra realism to your decorations!
