Minds Behind The Upgrades
Partwork Upgrades has been on the scene since 2020 and handed the reins to Horlixs in 2025. We've missed the community so with the help of Horlixs, we're back!
Many will not know, Alex (Horlixs) has been working alongside us for many years, in the printing\supply of many of our mods - he has a great focused mind and is a huge assest to us.
There are so many builds, it's difficult to keep on top and know which mods\upgrades to make as a priority.
However, we're sure, like many, there are some frustrations as attention to detail by the large partwork companies occasionally slips, leaving you a little disappointed and looking for solutions.
Our aim is to produce upgrades, props and additional items to complement the builds.
Partwork Upgrades.
The Heart of Partwork Upgrades
Who are we?
Ian Campbell
Most of you will know me from World of Wayne as a site moderator. I'm a software consultant by day, married with grown-up kids and 3 grandkids.
I love being involved in builds and designing\printing solutions.
FUN FACT:
My very first job, I was a builder... still to this day, not sure how I ended up here.
Julie Campbell
Julie handles everything accounts and materials. She is the backbone of the company. Julie takes care of invoices\purchasing and the making of our assembly cushions and dust covers.
FUN FACT:
Every time we go out for a meal, Ian has to keep telling me to keep my voice down.... stems from the days I was a Girl Guide leader and commissioner and having to cast my voice across fields.
Alex Baumhauer (Horlixs)
I have a model making passion. I just love being hands on and building things. My journey began with my very first partwork build, the Vector 3D printer. A project I built for my best friend, Dean, who is registered blind. That lit a spark in me, and from that moment I was hooked. Soon after, I began sharing my projects through YouTube build diaries on my channel “Horlixs”, bringing to life some incredible models from the iconic Back to the Future DeLorean and Star Wars R2-D2, to one of my personal favourites, the Routemaster bus.
The Routemaster was more than just a model; it became an experiment in creativity. Inspired by a challenge from Mark's Modz on YouTube, I designed a remote-controlled system to operate its circuits. With the help of fellow builders and Marvelphx, the Bluemaster was born, proving that collaboration and imagination can transform a simple kit into something extraordinary.
I have now collaborated with Ian and Julie; between us we are keeping innovation alive and giving model builders more ways to push the limits of what’s possible.
This collab is where both sides of me meet, the guy who thrives on building, and the maker who brings ideas to life.
And when I’m not tinkering with models or printing upgrades for our customers, you’ll probably find me chasing thrills at theme parks, riding rollercoasters, and soaking up the magic of those adrenaline-fueled adventures. It’s all part of the same love. Precision, creativity, and the joy of being swept up in the ride.
FUN FACT:
I was amongst the first to ride "HYPERIA" at Thorpe Park when it opened in 2024. I have framed my certificate!
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