Glencoe Models
ActiveOverview
Glencoe Models is a manufacturer of plastic scale model kits covering aircraft, ships, armor, spacecraft, figures, horse-drawn vehicles, and buildings. It offers both complex models and simpler options, including a separate Minikits line. The brand appears in scale modeling directories and enthusiast forums.
History
Glencoe Models operates from the United States with a website at glencoemodels.com listing various model kits. Specific founding details and key milestones are not available in public sources. It maintains a catalog separated for Minikits and larger kits.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Kits | Scale aircraft models | $20 - $100 |
| Ship Kits | Naval vessel replicas | $30 - $150 |
| Armor Kits | Military vehicle models | $25 - $120 |
| Spacecraft Kits | Rocket and space models | $15 - $80 |
| Minikits | Smaller scale kits | $10 - $40 |
| Figures | 1:32 scale unpainted figures | $15 - $50 |
Manufacturing
Manufacturing location is not specified in available sources. Kits are produced as injection-molded plastic models, distributed through retailers like Berliner Zinnfiguren. No details on in-house versus outsourced production.
Notable Products
- 3 Stage Ferry Rocket - Multi-stage rocket model kit with instructions and box art documented online.
- Pirates (6097/2204) - 1:32 scale unpainted pirate figure kit.
- Western Figures (6097/5403) - 1:32 scale unpainted western figure kit.
- Horse Drawn Models - Kits depicting horse-drawn vehicles.
- Building Models - Scale model kits of buildings.
Reputation
Glencoe Models is referenced in scale modeling communities and forums, indicating recognition among hobbyists. Products like figures and rockets appear in enthusiast builds and retailer listings. Limited reviews in sources prevent detailed assessment of strengths or criticisms.