About the Glue Factory

Operating from the 3 Mills studio site, we specialise in high quality prop and modelmaking with a combined track record of over 30 years.

Modelmaking in the heart of London

Modelmaking in the heart of London

Established in June of 2004 by Derek Bell, Jennie Heppenstall and Stephen Sheffield; the glue factory operate from a 1,500 sq ft facility close to transport links and the centre of London. As well as being on the site of a film and TV studio we have specialist links to major museums within the capital and Nationwide.

Talent and ability that counts

We maintain a diverse range of talents within our core staff and freelance technicians/artists who work with us on a regular basis. These include; project management, historical research and analysis, design and CAD capabilities, machining, fabricating, engineering, construction and painting & finishing.

This full size winch can be seen in 'Phantom of the Opera'