diff --git a/src/bonsai/test/core/bootstrap.py b/src/bonsai/test/core/bootstrap.py
index 3cf7589420..057ee9ffab 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/test/core/bootstrap.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/test/core/bootstrap.py
@@ -137,6 +137,13 @@ def misc():
     prophet.verify()
 
 
+@pytest.fixture
+def model():
+    prophet = Prophecy(bonsai.core.tool.Model)
+    yield prophet
+    prophet.verify()
+
+
 @pytest.fixture
 def nest():
     prophet = Prophecy(bonsai.core.tool.Nest)