Toys and Models Corp. (Booth 952) is giving away a custom aircraft model of the winner’s choice, a $300 value each day of the NBAA Convention.
Toys and Models was established in 1982 by Jan Halvorsen, a professional model maker and collectibles designer. From the early days, the company’s focus was to design and produce high-quality aviation models that deliver more than what the customer expects while also offering affordable products.
The company’s master craftsmen work from three-dimensional drawings to handcraft each model from fine Philippine mahogany or modern composite materials, with a dedicated focus on precision and attention to detail. Several stages of fine sanding between primer coats produce a smooth finish ready for final painting, then artists, using ultra-fine brushes and decals, paint the nose art and add stripes and markings. A final coat of clear polyurethane provides a long-lasting layer for protection and a brilliant finish.
With more than 700 aircraft and marine designs in stock, Toys and Models specialists can also replicate any aircraft, boat or spacecraft. Most in-stock aircraft designs sells for less than or just over $200. New models added to the lineup include an Airbus A330-300 in Delta Air Lines livery, a King Air C90GTx (1/32 scale), and some neat-looking rockets such as the Gemini Titan, Mercury Atlas, Mercury Redstone and even a Saturn 1B ($139.95). The more complicated ship models are priced somewhat higher, with the famous World War II Liberty Ship selling for 1,399.95 (1/192 scale). For those who prefer a “boat” that surfs beneath the waves, a 1/350 scale Los Angeles-class submarine model is just $239.96.
Headquartered in Mahwah, N.J., Toys and Models serves the aerospace industry, dealer storefronts, online sales outlets and mass merchants in the U.S. and internationally, combining classic, highly skilled model making with the latest technology and materials.