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A&A Models
A&A Models is a Ukrainian manufacturer of plastic model kits, known for high detailing, rare prototypes, and active expansion of its product range. Below is a structured description of the company based on current sources.
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Abteilung502
Abteilung502 is a standalone brand specializing in oil paints and modeling tools. It has evolved alongside the modeling world to provide high-quality products for modelers2. The brand offers a wide range of paints, brushes, and weathering effects designed for scale modeling, including military and historical subjects
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Airfix
Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale plastic model kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Although you might know us best for our iconic aircraft models, the last few years have been a journey of discovery and exploration for us in terms of branching out into other products.
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AK-Interactive
AK Interactive is a Spanish company that has established itself as a leading brand in the scale modeling industry. Known for its innovative products, AK Interactive offers a wide range of paints, weathering products, publications, and tools designed to help modelers achieve realistic effects and high-quality finishes. The company is dedicated to continuously developing new products that meet the needs of modelers worldwide.
AK Interactive is also the first Spanish brand to develop and produce entirely injected plastic models. Their commitment to realism, historical accuracy, and customer satisfaction has made them a favorite among model enthusiasts
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AMMO by Mig Jimenez
AMMO by Mig Jimenez is one of the world’s leading brands in the modeling industry, specializing in paints, pigments, washes, and products for weathering effects. AMMO products are created under the guidance of Mig Jimenez, a recognized expert in realistic painting and aging of models.
AMMO paints and chemicals are distinguished by high coverage, stable consistency, and ease of use for both beginners and professionals. The range includes acrylic paints, enamels, filters, washes, textures, primers, and specialized sets for aviation, armored vehicles, ships, and dioramas.
The brand is known for its precise color palette, developed based on real prototypes, as well as a huge selection of products for creating dust, dirt, rust, chips, and other effects of realistic aging.
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Amusing Hobby
Amusing...that means entertaining and fun.
That's exactly what this modeling company is all about: they manage to make fantastic detailed models but still let the modeler have fun building them. Amusing Hobby makes very interesting injection molded models, with a focus on tanks and aircraft.
They also serve the What if- or also Wehrmacht-46 theme with models that may have only existed on the drawing board or as one-offs back then. In addition, modern vehicles are more often included in the portfolio these days. New releases at Amusing Hobby are eagerly awaited and older models do not lose their fascination.
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Arma Hobby
Arma Hobby is a Polish brand of highly detailed plastic models, known for their accuracy, high-quality molding, and historical authenticity.
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ASUKA MODEL
Asuka Model is a Japanese company known for its high-quality plastic model kits, especially military vehicles from World War II
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Auto Istoria
Avto Istoriya is a Russian brand of scale models that has quickly become one of the most recognizable among collectors. The company specializes in producing ready-made models of trucks and commercial vehicles in 1:43 scale, with a special focus on authenticity and historical accuracy.
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AVD Models
AVD Models (meaning "Automobile in Detail") is a manufacturer specializing in plastic model kits of domestic vehicles. They cater to hobbyists and collectors who enjoy assembling and painting realistic replicas.
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Betexa
BETEXA is a Czech modelling company which main specialisation is paper models
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Black cat model
Black Cat Models offers a complete range of kits and accessories designed and produced with the latest CAD softwares and printers.
These technologies coupled with a careful historic research guarantee the best items available on the market today.
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Border model
Border Model is a leading manufacturer specializing in the production and development of high-quality model kits and accessories. The company is known for its innovative designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and cost-effective products that cater to model enthusiasts worldwide.
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Copper State Models
Copper State Models is a Latvian-based company specializing in scale model kits, particularly historical aircraft and military subjects.
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Eduard
Eduard Model Accessories is a renowned Czech company specializing in scale model kits and accessories, with a rich history and a global reputation for quality.
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Great Wall Hobby
Great Wall Hobby (GWH) is a respected Chinese manufacturer of high-quality plastic scale model kits, especially known for its precision and attention to detail in aircraft and military subjects.
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Green Stuff World
Green Stuff World is a Spanish company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of innovative products for miniature modeling, diorama building, and hobby crafting. Established in San Juan Alicante (Spain), the company has carved out a significant niche in the hobby industry, particularly among enthusiasts of tabletop games, model trains, and scale modeling.
The name "Green Stuff" originally refers to a specific type of epoxy putty used widely in the modeling community for sculpting and customizing miniatures. We expanded far beyond just this product, offering a diverse range of materials and tools designed to enhance and facilitate the creative process for hobbyists.
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Heller
Heller is a legendary French manufacturer of plastic model kits, founded in 1957. The company is known for its unique range, which includes airplanes, ships, cars, military equipment, and civilian vessels, many of which are not produced by any other brand.
The company traditionally focuses on European and especially French themes: Dassault aviation, French Navy ships, classic Renault, Citroën, and Peugeot cars, as well as rare historical models.
Heller is renowned for its distinctive casting style, precise detailing, and authenticity of prototypes. Many of its kits have become iconic and have been reissued for decades, preserving their historical value and the brand’s recognizability.
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ICM
ICM is a Ukrainian manufacturer specializing in scale model kits for hobbyists and collectors. The company is known for its high-quality plastic models, covering a wide range of subjects, including military vehicles, aircraft, ships, and historical figures. ICM focuses on precision, detail, and innovation, regularly introducing new releases that haven't been produced by other companies before
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Italeri
Italeri S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of plastic scale models, founded in 1962 by Giuliano Malservisi and Gian Pietro Parmeggiani. Based in Bologna, Italy, Italeri produces a wide range of highly detailed model kits, including airplanes, military vehicles, helicopters, ships, trucks, and cars
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Master Box
Master Box is a Ukrainian company that specializes in producing plastic model kits. Their product range includes figures, vehicles, and dioramas, with a focus on historical and military themes. The company is known for its high-quality and detailed models, catering to hobbyists and collectors worldwide.
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Meng Model
Meng Model is a prominent manufacturer specializing in the production of high-quality plastic model kits. Established to cater to hobbyists and model enthusiasts, Meng Model is renowned for its detailed and accurate representations of military vehicles, aircraft, and ships. The company is committed to delivering innovative designs and exceptional craftsmanship.
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Miniart
MiniArt Models is a company that specializes in producing highly detailed plastic model kits. Founded in 2001 in Simferopol, Ukraine, MiniArt has become known for its innovative and high-quality kits. They offer a wide range of models, including military vehicles, figures, and dioramas, primarily in 1/35 scale
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MODIMIO
Manufacturer of ready-made, assembled models. Publisher of literature.
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Mr. Hobby
Mr. Hobby is a brand under GSI Creos Corporation, formerly known as Gunze Sangyo. It specializes in high-quality hobby products, particularly paints, tools, and accessories for model-making. The brand is a market leader in Japan and is widely used by professional model-makers worldwide.
Originally, Gunze Sangyo introduced Level Color, a solvent-based acrylic resin paint, during Japan’s first plastic model boom in the 1960s. Over time, the company expanded its offerings to include water-based paints, adhesives, airbrushes, and compressors, solidifying its position as a top-tier manufacturer.
Today, Mr. Hobby provides a diverse range of products, including paints, sprays, thinners, finishing materials, and tools for various applications like plastic models, cosplay, and crafting. Many model manufacturers, such as Bandai, Hasegawa, and Fujimi, reference Mr. Hobby’s color names in their manuals
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Rage Resin Models
Rage Resin Models is a boutique brand specializing in high-quality resin miniatures for collectors, painters, and tabletop gamers.
Product Highlights
• Scales: Primarily 35mm and 54mm
• Material: Unpainted resin kits
• Themes:
• Dark fantasy (e.g., Primus Death, The Dark Executioner)
• Orcs, dwarves, undead, demon hunters
• Unique characters like Captain Nork, Loratham the Lost, and Airtis the Barbarian Gnome
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Revell
Revell GmbH is a leading manufacturer of plastic model kits and hobby products, with a long history in the industry. Originally founded in the USA, Revell's German subsidiary, established in 1956, is now headquartered in Bünde, Germany. The company produces a wide range of model kits, including vehicles, ships, and aircraft, as well as RC models.
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Rye Field Models
Rye Field Models is a company that specializes in producing highly detailed plastic scale modeling kits. They focus on tanks, figures, and military vehicles from both the modern era and World War II, primarily in 1/35 scale. Their kits often feature fully detailed interiors, making them popular among model enthusiasts
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S.P.M.
S.P.M. is a niche paper model magazine series featuring detailed cut-out kits of vehicles and machinery, often with historical or regional significance. These magazines are popular among hobbyists who enjoy assembling scale models from printed sheets.
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SMER
SMĚR is a Czech company primarily known for producing educational toys, technical kits, and plastic products, but also for their plastic model kits, particularly aircraft. Their model range includes many aircraft kits in 1:72 and 1:48 scales, often based on reissues of Heller and other manufacturers' molds. While some of their kits are considered basic but buildable, others are of varying quality, so it's best to check kit reviews and origins before purchasing.
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Takom
Takom is a progressive manufacturer of injection molded polystyrene miniature model kits located in Dong Guan, China. The primary focus of our products has been historical military vehicles in 1/72, 1/35, and 1/16 scales. We work with a global network of research consultants, who provide us with photos & measurements taken in the field, as well as rare documentation which allows us to ensure the most accurate representations of our subjects. Our products are manufactured to exacting standards using the latest technologies available in the industry, and each item is carefully tested to ensure our customers the highest quality.
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TAMIYA
Tamiya is a Japanese company with a deep and fruitful history in the field of modeling. Over 60 years in the market, the company has reached professional heights and earned the trust of millions of modelers worldwide. The name Tamiya is associated with quality, a wide range, and affordable prices.
Tamiya model kits are known worldwide for their perfect execution and stunningly accurate detailing. Each model is unique and is an exact replica down to the smallest details.
Tamiya model paints are the best option in terms of quality and price. The colors are bright and rich, and the paint applies evenly regardless of the application method—brush or airbrush. The palettes are specially designed for painting specific equipment and replicate its authentic colors.
Tamiya tools are chosen by professional modelers around the world for their quality and durability. In the range of modeling accessories, you will find everything you need for your hobby: spatulas, model knives, tweezers, cutters, files, masking tapes... The assortment is truly vast and includes everything a modeler needs.
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Trumpeter
Trumpeter is a Chinese company that manufactures plastic injection-molded scale model kits. Their product line includes model ships, aircraft, cars, and military ground vehicles. The company is based in Zhongshan, China, and is known for its high-quality and detailed models
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Vespid Models
Vespid Models is a young but already recognized manufacturer of highly detailed plastic models in 1:72 scale. The company quickly gained popularity among modelers thanks to modern molding technologies, precise part geometry, and attention to historical accuracy.
The brand specializes in World War II armored vehicle models and modern combat machines, offering premium quality that is usually found in larger scales. Vespid Models actively introduces new engineering solutions, including fine details, photo-etching, and well-designed part fit, making assembly comfortable and the result as realistic as possible.
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W.M.C. Models
Lithuanian company - manufacturer of paper and wooden scale model kits.
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Zvezda
Zvezda is the leading manufacturer of scale models and board games since 1990.
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Картонный Самурай
Cardboard Samurai is a manufacturer of magazines for assembling paper models
