IT’S a scene we’re all familiar with, wandering down the street and checking out the latest edition of the New Blackmore Vale through the window.

But in Charlton Marshall, near Blandford, this scene takes on a whole new meaning – because it is only one-twelfth size.

Model maker Leonard Martin has been crafting for decades, using bits and pieces he finds and repurposing them for his creations, which range from a fully-fitted antiques shop – with real antiques – to a huge stately home for for a queen, complete with gold leaf, which took 26 years to complete.

Creating scenes and buildings started for Leonard when someone turned up to his militaria shop with three boxes, which contained a model circus.

Can you tell this inn is a model?

Leonard – “I shouldn’t have bought it, but I did” – spent hours piecing the model back together and discovered a new passion at the same time.

In the years since, he has created numerous worlds, from a cavernous inn full of witches’ brews, to a garage of yesteryear, complete with tools.

And the says he will never stop making.

READ MORE: Inside Leonard’s magical miniature world!

Now, he has even ventured into the world of publishing, with his miniature NBV – so if you fancy putting your eyes to the test, give Leonard a shout!

To enquire about any of Leonard’s models, contact him on 01258 489498.

The fully-stocked antiques shop – with real antiques

Leonard’s bookshop – which stocks your New Blackmore Vale

Staff are yet to layout the bundle of New Blackmore Vales at the shop