Custom Query Builder Laravel

Is it possible to create a custom query builder inside a model and return the query? Not a stressing issue but would be helpful.

/* Controller */

public function getOrders() 
{
   $orders = \App\Order::where('is_new', 1)->getFromUserStore();
}

/* Order Model */

public function getFromUserStore() 
{
  if(\Auth::user()->store->id == 1)
  {
      return $this->get();
  }
  else
  {
      return $this->where('status_id', 1)->get();
  }
}

Thanks

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