The Vision

Remontowa Shiprepair Yard, one of Poland’s leading ship repair companies, came to us via their agency Inntu with a clear goal: create a custom brick model of one of their vessels, the OSTRÓW, as a corporate gift. They wanted 100 sets, each true to the ship’s form, complete with branded stickers, a helicopter landing pad, and a display stand.

The Challenge

Ships are demanding subjects for brick design. The OSTRÓW has a distinct silhouette with a pronounced hull, upper deck structure, and a working helideck.

The model also needed to carry six custom stickers per set covering four different designs: the REMONTOWA wordmark on both sides of the hull, the ship name OSTRÓW on the forward hull, GDAŃSK on the stern as the home port, and the standard helideck H-in-circle marking on the upper deck.

Producing 100 complete, correctly assembled kits with custom branding at this scale requires precise parts management and close coordination with our supplier from the moment the design is signed off.

What We Delivered

We designed the model from reference materials, going through a collaborative review process with the client and their agency, sharing digital renders at each stage and incorporating feedback before anything was ordered. Once the design was approved and the contract was signed, we moved into production.

100 complete brick model kits were assembled, bagged, and shipped to the Remontowa Shiprepair Yard in Gdańsk, Poland in five boxes via DHL. Each set included the OSTRÓW model with its branded display stand, all six custom stickers, and building instructions. The sticker designs were supplied by the client in vector format and integrated into the final visualisation before production began.

The model itself featured the helideck on the upper deck, the Remontowa Shiprepair Yard logotype on the stand, and hull branding on both sides, giving the finished piece the look and feel of an authentic commemorative gift worthy of a professional shipyard.

Why It Worked

This project was a strong example of what a bulk brick model commission looks like when the brief is clear and the client is engaged throughout. Inntu were excellent to work with, responsive at every stage and precise about what the end client needed. The Remontowa team knew exactly what they wanted the model to say about their organisation, and that clarity made the design process fast and focused.

Shipping 100 sets internationally to a commercial address required careful logistics planning, and the five-box delivery arrived at the yard on schedule.

The Vision

Our client at IO Padel Edition in Dubai loves building brick models, he wanted to bring this passion in to his sports hall! His request was to have a Panel ball player designed out of bricks that he could build and put on display with Perspex box around it for protection.

The Challenge

This was going to be a big model, with the added challenge of designing the arms and bending legs in such a way that aesthetically looked good whilst creating a strong structure that ensured the joints stayed connected without breaking.

The IO Padel Edition logo needed to be incorporated in to the players shirt, a sticker or UV printed parts would not do because of the multiple layers that would be used to get the correct shape of the torso.

The panel ball racket needed to look good, have the right dimensions whilst using minimal parts to keep it light. The pull down force of the racket would put pressure on the shoulder and elbow joints, the last thing we want to happen is the arm fall off!

What We Delivered

We turned this model in to a outstanding panel player, standing at 1.8 metres tall and using approximately 12,000 parts we captured everything our client wanted in this statue.

We added the IO logo to the shirt and designed the player in a striking stance and we reinforced the right shoulder to ensure it had enough clutch power to take the pull down force of the arm and racket.

The statue was built on a solid base to give the model stability whilst still giving a professional look, using transparent parts under the shoes we were able to connect the model to the base giving extra support and stability.

The model is now built, sitting proud on display inside the Padel Edition sports hall in Dubai.

If you would like your own statue (big or small), connect with us today for a no obligations chat!

The Vision

A coffee shop franchise approached us to create a custom model for an upcoming promo event. They wanted something memorable to give away to customers; it had to be simple, fun, and instantly recognisable as a coffee machine. The goal was to produce 500 units that captured their brand while keeping the cost per set low.

The Challenge

We needed a clean design with minimal parts that still looked like a professional coffee machine at first glance. It had to be compact, easy to build, and engaging enough to stand out as a promotional giveaway.

The instructions were to be digital, but the customers needed to be able to get to the page online easily.

What We Delivered

We created a custom designed mini coffee machine using a small number of carefully selected parts. Despite the scale, the model featured signature details like pressure dials, group heads, and cups under the spouts.

The instructions were uploaded online and a card the size of a typical business card was provided with a scannable QR code and a picture of the model printed on it.

Once approved, we supplied all 500 sets, packed and ready to be handed out. A smart giveaway that brewed attention and left a lasting impression.

The Vision

Hunter Price reached out to create a one-of-a-kind surprise 40th birthday gift for their co-owner, a custom model of their head office, Devon Mill. They wanted the set to reflect the architecture, include the iconic “DEVON” lettering on the tower, and be finished with personalised minifigures of their close team.

The Challenge

Devon Mill is a bold, five-story building with a prominent tower and chimney that defines its shape. The challenge was translating its scale and character into a model whilst staying true to its form, keeping the final model display friendly and buildable.

We also needed to integrate eight lookalike minifigures and custom logo stickers, ensuring every detail felt intentional and recognisable.

What We Delivered

Using photo references, we brought Devon Mill into the brick world with a carefully scaled design. The finished model measured 64cm wide, 38.4cm deep, and 28.3cm high, built from 3,445 parts.

We added subtle detail to reflect the architecture and included the team as personalised minifigures, each with initials so they were easily recognisable. We created two types of stickers, one for their logo and another with the word “DEVON” on the chimney.

Throughout the process, the client was sent digital renders of the model to provide feedback and suggest any alterations. After this, we created the building instructions and ordered the parts.

We supplied all the parts for the model to be built and shipped them to their HQ!

In Their Words

“INCREDIBLE!!! Most thoughtful gift I’ve ever had!”

The Vision

Our client wanted a custom model of their father-in-law’s bakery as a Christmas gift to mark his retirement. The goal was to create a detailed representation of the real bakery’s layout, fixtures, and charm, as well as something meaningful and personal.

The Challenge

They provided a floor plan and reference photos, aiming for a model that reflected the bakery’s proportions and key areas. It wasn’t intended for minifigure scale but needed to capture recognisable elements like appliances, shelving, and customer space.

Our Approach

We proposed a 10 x 20 x 10 inch layout to preserve layout accuracy while maintaining a compact footprint. Throughout the project, we shared renders and incorporated feedback on furniture sizing, shelving placement, and appliance detail. Once approved, we provided building instructions and supplied the parts to build the model.

The Final Build

The model included approximately 2,500 parts. We sourced, checked, and shipped the bricks and supported the client throughout. The final build was delivered in time for Christmas, making an amazing gift for our client’s father-in-law!

In Their Words

“We just didn’t have the artistic strength required to do the design aspects of the model 🙂
(And in retrospect, would not have been able to really capture the essence of the Bakery like your team was able to!).”

The Vision

The Vesuvius Challenge, a global initiative co-founded by Nat Friedman to unlock the secrets of carbonised ancient scrolls buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, came to Belle-Ve Bricks with a commission as ambitious as the challenge itself.

They wanted a custom brick model of the Villa dei Papiri, the ancient Roman villa near Herculaneum where thousands of papyrus scrolls were buried, to be used as a prize for competition winners. The model needed to be fully buildable, packaged in a custom designed and printed box with them all to be shipped to the US.

The Challenge

The Villa dei Papiri is not a simple subject. Translating the sprawling classical architecture of an ancient Roman estate into a buildable, display-worthy brick model required careful design decisions at every scale.

The model was built on a 48×96 stud footprint, making it one of the larger architectural commissions at the time that we had taken on.

The client wanted us to supply 15 sets of this model, each set needed to be presented in a custom-designed, fully printed box produced to a high standard, we needed to design a large, high quality boxes for this project.

What We Delivered

The model ended up being 107cm x 48cm x 27cm (h x d x w), made from over 5000 pieces!

It was a big model which meant we could include a lot of detail. We designed the base of the model in sections that all connected together using technic pins, this gave a really solid base to build the rest of the model on.

We worked closely with the client to ensure the details were as close to the real Villa as possible, the end result was amazing!

10 complete Villa dei Papiri brick model kits were produced, each in its own custom-printed presentation box with QR code cards included.

All parts were counted three times individually, bagged by colour and type, weighed separately, and packed with spare parts included. The finished sets then needed to ship internationally to two US destinations under time pressure.

The shipment was split across two UPS dispatches to two separate US addresses. Both shipments were tracked and managed by us end to end, including customs coordination to ensure their order was delivered without any issues.

Nat Friedman and Stephen Parsons at the Vesuvius Challenge began building their sets on arrival and fed back directly to us throughout the process, the clients team were supportive throughout the whole project which made the collaboration such a fun one to be part of!

More images can be seen on the Scroll Prize website https://scrollprize.org/villa_model

Why It Worked

This project sat at the intersection of history, science, and design, which is a rare brief to receive. The Vesuvius Challenge exists to recover lost knowledge from antiquity, and the Villa dei Papiri is the physical place where that knowledge was buried.

Building it in brick form gave prize winners something tangible and meaningful that connected them to the mission. Getting the model, the packaging, and the logistics right under a tight timeline required close coordination across design, production, and shipping, and the end result was a prize worthy of the competition.

We were priveledged to be part of this project and happy that we were able to bring value to a competition that could unlock so many untold secrets within history.

The Vision

Poppy’s owner wanted to celebrate her first birthday with something personal a custom brick-built model of their black and white Shichon. The brief was clear: the model should be true to her appearance, no taller than 10 to 15 cm to fit neatly on a shelf, and have posable legs, head, and tail for a fun, displayable finish.

The Challenge

Capturing the likeness of a small, fluffy dog like a Shichon at such a compact scale is not easy. The build needed to include key features and personality details, without compromising on proportions or structural stability. Playability was also a requirement, so the joints had to be functional as well as subtle.

What We Delivered

We designed a fully custom model that balanced detail with simplicity. Every element was chosen to reflect Poppy’s unique shape and colouring, while ensuring the model was both poseable and robust. Once the design was approved, we sourced all the parts and shipped the completed set to the customer in the UK.

The result was a shelf-friendly model that felt personal, fun, and instantly recognisable. The customer was thrilled with the final result.

The Vision

This project was a surprise gift for our client’s boyfriend, a custom model of a tractor he loved. The goal was to create something personal and display-ready, staying true to the original vehicle’s design while keeping it fun to build and easy to showcase.

The Challenge

We needed to recreate the character and shape of the tractor using photos, all while keeping the model compact and clean enough to sit proudly on a shelf. The challenge was to strike the right balance between detail whilst not using rare or hard to source parts. The main aim was to make sure the design felt instantly recognisable, otherwise the gift would have lost its meaning.

What We Delivered

Using the reference images, we designed the tractor from scratch and collaborated closely with the customer to get it just right.

Once approved, we created step-by-step instructions and sourced all the genuine parts needed to build it.

Everything was carefully packed and shipped, ready to be built and gifted. A thoughtful, custom piece that captured something personal in every brick.

The Vision

This project began as a surprise gift from a wife to her husband, inspired by his company’s logo, which was a pagoda that holds deep personal and professional significance. She had a clear goal to turn this flat, iconic logo into a detailed 3D model he could proudly display at work.

The Challenge

Taking a 2D image and turning it into a 3D model whilst keeping the detail and making it clearly identifiable means a lot of planning to ensure it works out perfectly.

The pagoda had distinct layers, curves, and a silhouette that needed to be recognised immediately. We also needed to keep the design compact and practical for display, while staying true to the unique form and character of the logo.

What We Delivered

Working from the logo and reference material provided, we created a fully custom model of the pagoda. The final design balanced accuracy and creativity, capturing the visual identity of the company logo.

We supplied the finished digital design, created building instructions and a full parts list, which they used to purchase the parts.

Her response said it all:
“I am so happy with how this turned out.”

The Vision

Our client is a Firefighter, his partner a paramedic and he wanted a special way to propose. As both of them were fans of building brick models he reached out to Belle-Ve Bricks to see if we could help make his proposal as he imagined!

The Challenge

This was a truly special moment for our client and his partner, we wanted to make sure that we did everything we could to help make this moment something they would remember for the rest of their lives.

We were given a picture of each of them and from this we needed to create the designs using minimal parts whilst making them easily identifiable by the client and his partner.

What We Delivered

We took the pictures and used them to turn each of them in to a block style model, taking key features from their uniform and adding them to the style and design of the model made them stand out.

The firefighter (the client) has a ring in his hand which signified the special moment!

This was a amazing project to be part of!

If you have a special moment that you would like us to help make unforgettable contact us today and find out what we can do for you!

The Vision

Foxcroft Academy contacted us to create a custom replica of their main school building. The goal was to mark a milestone with a model that reflected the architecture of the building in a way that was accurate, recognisable, and display-ready.

The Challenge

We were provided lots of pictures of the building taken from multiple angles around the school grounds. Our challenge was to interpret these images and produce a structurally sound model that stayed true to the form and proportions of the real building.

Our contact at Foxcroft Academy asked us to supply parts for two sets of this model and ship them to them in the US. One set she would build, and the other set the children at the school would build!

What We Delivered

We designed the model from scratch using the photo references provided. The finished design was accurate in scale, clearly recognisable, and suitable for display. We supplied two sets as requested and shipped them to them in the US along with high quality building instructions.

The staff and students at Foxcroft Academy loved the model we designed for them; now they have a physical representation of the school to commemorate a key moment in its history.