diff --git a/ankiqt/ui/deckproperties.py b/ankiqt/ui/deckproperties.py
index ca5015602..6f4d634f6 100644
--- a/ankiqt/ui/deckproperties.py
+++ b/ankiqt/ui/deckproperties.py
@@ -114,8 +114,12 @@ class DeckProperties(QDialog):
             item = QListWidgetItem(name)
             self.dialog.modelsList.addItem(item)
             cm = self.d.currentModel
-            if ankiqt.mw.currentCard:
-                cm = ankiqt.mw.currentCard.fact.model
+            try:
+                if ankiqt.mw.currentCard:
+                    cm = ankiqt.mw.currentCard.fact.model
+            except:
+                # model has been deleted
+                pass
             if model == cm:
                 self.dialog.modelsList.setCurrentItem(item)