MAT'S LINKS :

to other Web Sites

Updated - and checked,
NOVEMBER 2007

(though Web Sites come and go pretty rapidly...)

Space and other related Sites -

followed by model and related Sites

SPACE AND RELATED SITES

MAINSTREAM MODEL COMPANIES
  • AIRFIX
  • Britain's premier name in modelling
  • Humbrol-Airfix is now part of the Hornby group

  • AMT
  • as of early 2008, AMT, along with MPC and Polar Lights, kits are now being overseen by Auto World, itself a division of Round 2
  • the plan will be to reissue many classic kits in many of the ranges - new kits have yet to be decided upon

  • GLENCOE MODELS
  • the chance to get all those original kits - without paying a fortune!
  • Glencoe Models IS still in business, though being a one-man operation - that man being Nick Argento - availability sometimes varies
  • The company URL is currently off line - but you can see some of the Glencoe range here
  • HAWK
  • reintroduction of one of modelling's oldest names, with many original Hawk kits
  • part of the new Lindberg company

  • HELLER
  • France's premier modelling name.
  • split away from Humbrol-Airfix, operating independently and not as part of Hornby

  • LINDBERG
  • a much-revitalised Lindberg - with many old reissues and some brand new kits

  • REVELL-MONOGRAM
  • two of modelling best known names, (though 'Monogram' is much reduced)
  • recently acquired by Hobbico

  • REVELL AG
  • now running as a separate company to the US division
  • TAMIYA
  • Japan's best-known modelling name

  • THE TESTOR CORPORATION
  • mostly paints and accessories, but still some kits


SPECIALIST MODEL COMPANIES

 

  • AMERICAN SATCO
  • aftermarket 'tires' and US vehicle conversions for Aoshima kits

  • ACCURATE MODELS
  • a division of Custom Replicas, and manufacturer of specialist space items

  • ANDERSON MODELS
  • Erik Anderson's range of 1:144 space launchers in resin - a current URL is still being sought!

  • ANIGRAND CRAFTWORK
  • very detailed resin kits of experimental aircraft and spacecraft
  • APOGEE COMPONENTS
  • scale flying rockets from Tim van Milligan's company

  • EVA MODELS
  • 1:32 scale resin astronaut figures and accessories
  • Chris Chulamanis, founder of EVA models, sadly died in January 2008


  • FANTASTIC PLASTIC
  • new resin kits of interesting factual and SF subjects

  • PART TIME MODELS
  • Scott Lower's main 'Site

  • NEW WARE
  • Czech specialist company, with a wide range of space subjects

  • REALSPACE MODELS
  • multi-material kits of rockets; spacecraft and satellites

  • RHO MODELS
  • supply and distribution has now moved to REALSPACE MODELS

 


SPECIALIST MODEL SUPPLIERS and WEB SITES
  • COMET MINIATURES
  • the UK's premier specialist in science fiction and collectibles

  • CULT TV MAN
  • Specialising it all matters 'TV' and 'Cult'

  • HANNANTS
  • the UK's largest mail-order general modelling supplier

  • THE HARROW MODEL SHOP
  • this was the largest general model shop in the London area and had moved to a new address in North Harrow, in November 2004, BUT unfortunately ceased trading in 2005.
  • the Web Site has also now gone, but this mention will remain here for the time being.

  • HOBBY HEAVEN / SPOTLIGHT HOBBIES
  • Tom Carter has reluctantly closed Hobby Heaven itself as of mid-2007, but the on-line discussion board still exists, now under the Spotlight Hobbies name.

  • LITTLE-CARS.COM
  • a new company set up by Paul Fitzmaurice, mainly supplying in 1:43 scale resin and white-metal car kits - plus tools and detailing accessories. 'Wiring' a specialty!

  • LONE WULF
  • UK-based, specialist kit importer

  • MILANO'S VINTAGE MODEL KIT & TOY MUSEUM
  • Dean Milano had to close the 'physical museum' in mid-2004 - BUT it still remains as an on-line 'virtual museum'
  • a CD-ROM of a tour round the Museum is available
  • the original Museum brochure forms the background image to these pages
  • check out the 'Site - as there are also many kits for sale

    Milano's Vintage Toy and Model Museum
    "For the record"

    The 'Milano Vintage Model Kit and Toy Museum',
    during the opening ceremony, April 2002

  • MRE Model Shop
  • slot cars, specialist decals and general model supplies

  • MY LITTLE SPACE MUSEUM
  • Karl Doddenhoff's excellent 'Site, with a vast amount of information

  • NATIONAL MODEL CAR BUILDING MUSEUM
  • does exactly what it says on the tin!

  • NINFINGER PRODUCTIONS
  • Sven Knudson's Home Pages

  • ROCKETFIN HOBBIES
  • Bruce Kim's extremely comprehensive 'Site, with many model links - not just rockets!
  • SPACECRAFT FILMS
  • Mark Gray's DVD compilations of spacecraft and launcher references

  • SPACE IN MINIATURE
  • Mike Mackowski's series of books especially for spacecraft modellers

  • STARSHIP MODELER
  • comprehensive 'Site, especially for the science fiction modeller
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