JRDF are a small but rapidly growing family business based in the south of Scotland. We specialise in creating highly detailed authentic replicas for events and permanent installations, primarily for the gaming industry or film/TV. Our projects go from the creation of small models that sit in your hand to large immersive experiences that literally make you feel like you're in another world.

The magical makeryness takes place at our workshop in Elvanfoot, South Lanarkshire. We’re led by JR & Kals, who started on this journey in 2017, and wouldn't have got through the last five years without incredible support from friends, family and contractors. 2024 sees us levelling up by recruiting for some more full time roles. We are passionate about bringing manufacturing back to the UK, especially creating jobs in rural Scotland. Head over to our recruitment page to see if there's a role that’s perfect for you.

  • Kals

    Kals had a pretty varied background with jobs in investor relations, brand management and mental health nursing before she set up JRDF with JR. Her beady eye and attention to detail keep everyone else on track and on budget, client and team included.

    She is crafty (in more ways than one), obsessed with cats and plants, changes her hair colour as often as the weather, and cannot function without coffee.

  • JR

    JR was bored in his old job; all white walls and square tradestands so built the Star Citizen Artek GSS locker model as a hobby project. He took it to the fan convention BritizenCon 2017, and JRDF was born.

    He loves the challenge of building things that have never been built before and when he isn’t working on the next crazy project he’s thinking about it!

    Personal motto: “In my defense I was left unsupervised”

  • Andi

  • Harris

  • Kae

  • Our next team member

    Could this be you? Head over to our jobs page to find out if we’re looking for YOU.