Eduard Models

Overview

Eduard Model Accessories is a Czech manufacturer specializing in plastic scale model kits, primarily aircraft, and finescale accessories such as photoetched brass parts and decals. It holds a prominent position in the scale modeling market, particularly among enthusiasts of 1/48 and 1/32 scale aircraft models, with products distributed worldwide.¹³⁹

History

Eduard Model Accessories was formed in 1989 in the basement of co-owner Ctirad Kurak's house in Most, Czechoslovakia, by Kurak and Vladimir Sulc, who began producing photoetch parts for personal use two years earlier. In 1990, they released their first commercial product, a 1/48 scale Su-25K photoetch set, leading to rapid sales growth and a move to a proper office and production line in 1991. The company expanded into plastic model kits in 1993 and purchased a new building in Obrnice in 1996 for renovations and to introduce a new molding process.¹³⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house at facilities in Obrnice and Most, Czech Republic, including photoetch production and plastic molding.¹²⁴

Notable Products

• 1/48 Su-25K photoetch - First commercial product released in 1990.
• 1/48 Bf 109 series kits - Popular Luftwaffe fighter kits in various editions.
• 1/32 Spitfire kits - Detailed large-scale RAF fighter models.
• 1/48 F6F Hellcat - US Navy carrier fighter with extensive accessory options.
• Profipack P-51 Mustang - Mid-range kit including photoetch and masks.

Reputation

Eduard is highly regarded in the scale modeling community for its innovative photoetched brass details and high-quality plastic kits, especially WWII aircraft subjects. Enthusiasts praise the accuracy and extensive aftermarket support, though some criticize occasional fit issues in kits and high prices for limited editions. Professionals view it as a leader in finescale accessories with global distribution.³¹⁰