Eduard - A Czech Model Making Success Story
Eduard is one of the world's leading manufacturers of model kits and accessories. The model kits of the ProfiPACK and Limited Edition model kit line are supplied with detailed photo-etched parts to achieve the highest possible level of detail in the models. In addition to numerous aircraft models, Eduard offers a huge selection of photo-etched parts, resin parts and conversion kits for aircraft, military vehicles and ships.
The Eduard company originates from the Czech Republic and is based in Obrnice. Eduard is a major player in model making, particularly in the field of photo-etched parts. In addition to its detailed aircraft kits, the manufacturer is also known for its range of resin accessories.
In 1987, Citad Kurak and Vladimir Sulc began privately producing photo-etched parts in the Czech Republic. The etched parts were very popular among modelling fans, so they had to increase production volumes.
Finally, in 1989, they jointly founded the company Eduard Model in the Czech Republic.
As early as 1990, Eduard managed to bring self-made parts in 1/48 scale onto the market. Demand and production started so well that production was even expanded to include parts in 1/72 and 1/35 scale.
Eduard launched its own model kits for the first time in 1993: Sopwith Schneider and Sopwith Baby in 1/72 scale. Sopwith Tabloid was a two-seater biplane sports aeroplane and had its maiden flight in November 1913. A seaplane variant was created for the Schneider Trophy, which was won on 20 April 1914.
In the spirit of optimism of the 1990s, numerous small series producers of plastic model kits emerged in the Czech Republic at this time, most of which, unlike Eduard, disappeared again in the following years.
With the model kit of a Fokker E III, the first 1/48 scale model kit followed in 1994. Due to the constant expansion, the company moved to larger premises in Obrnice in 1997 and invested in technology: all-metal injection moulds now found their way into production.
In model making, Eduard is appreciated for its outstanding aircraft model kits and the range of accessories of etched parts and conversion kits for vehicles, ships and aircraft.
Unlike Tamiya or Trumpeter, for example, the Eduard modelling range has four clearly differentiated product lines: Weekend Edition, ProfiPACK, Limited Edition and Super44. The product lines differ from each other in terms of price and features.
The Weekend Edition is a simpler and cheaper alternative to the models in the ProfiPack kits, which can be described as the standard models. All models in this series offer the modelling fan high-quality injection-moulded kits at an affordable price.
The kits consist exclusively of injection-moulded plastic parts and have decorative foils to build one or, in some cases, another variant of the model (markings). The Weekend Edition products are therefore particularly interesting for beginners and modelling fans who want to invest less time in assembly.
These kits can be significantly upgraded with separately available accessory sets as required.
The ProfiPACK product line consists of high-quality plastic model kits, which are also equipped with photo-etched parts for a very high level of detail. The masking film and stencils in the set also help with painting the model or with painting work on the model. The decal sheets usually give modelling enthusiasts a choice of four to six aircraft insignia and/or markings for their model.
The models in the ProfiPACK product line are available in the scales 1:48, 1:72, 1:144 and 1:32.
The kits can be recognised by the printing of the same name on the top right of the packaging.
The ProfiPACK kits are designed for moderately experienced modellers and are very popular.
The Limited Edition models also consist of high-quality plastic parts. As with the ProfiPACK models, they have additional detailed photo-etched parts. These sets are complemented by an even larger selection of aircraft insignia and/or markings for the model by including even more decal sheets with the kit. The high level of detail is further enhanced by resin accessories, which are also part of the Limited Edition models.Many of the Limited Edition kits are offered as a Dual Combo Pack, which includes two complete kits. The series is aimed at advanced modellers and collectors of models. Due to the great popularity of these kits, they are unfortunately often sold out quickly.
The products in the Super44 model line are aimed at fans of the 1:144 scale. The kits contain high-quality plastic parts and decal sheets with at least four different marking options, but Eduard has dispensed with additional accessories and the popular paint stencils for these models.
Like many Airfix models, the models are suitable for beginners and offer a great deal of assembly fun.
The Eduard company originates from the Czech Republic and is based in Obrnice. Eduard is a major player in model making, particularly in the field of photo-etched parts. In addition to its detailed aircraft kits, the manufacturer is also known for its range of resin accessories.
Eduard Modellbau - company history
In 1987, Citad Kurak and Vladimir Sulc began privately producing photo-etched parts in the Czech Republic. The etched parts were very popular among modelling fans, so they had to increase production volumes.
Finally, in 1989, they jointly founded the company Eduard Model in the Czech Republic.
As early as 1990, Eduard managed to bring self-made parts in 1/48 scale onto the market. Demand and production started so well that production was even expanded to include parts in 1/72 and 1/35 scale.
Eduard launched its own model kits for the first time in 1993: Sopwith Schneider and Sopwith Baby in 1/72 scale. Sopwith Tabloid was a two-seater biplane sports aeroplane and had its maiden flight in November 1913. A seaplane variant was created for the Schneider Trophy, which was won on 20 April 1914.
In the spirit of optimism of the 1990s, numerous small series producers of plastic model kits emerged in the Czech Republic at this time, most of which, unlike Eduard, disappeared again in the following years.
With the model kit of a Fokker E III, the first 1/48 scale model kit followed in 1994. Due to the constant expansion, the company moved to larger premises in Obrnice in 1997 and invested in technology: all-metal injection moulds now found their way into production.
Eduard Modellbau - product range
In model making, Eduard is appreciated for its outstanding aircraft model kits and the range of accessories of etched parts and conversion kits for vehicles, ships and aircraft.
Eduard plastic model kits
Unlike Tamiya or Trumpeter, for example, the Eduard modelling range has four clearly differentiated product lines: Weekend Edition, ProfiPACK, Limited Edition and Super44. The product lines differ from each other in terms of price and features.
Eduard Modellbau - Weekend Editon
The Weekend Edition is a simpler and cheaper alternative to the models in the ProfiPack kits, which can be described as the standard models. All models in this series offer the modelling fan high-quality injection-moulded kits at an affordable price.
The kits consist exclusively of injection-moulded plastic parts and have decorative foils to build one or, in some cases, another variant of the model (markings). The Weekend Edition products are therefore particularly interesting for beginners and modelling fans who want to invest less time in assembly.
These kits can be significantly upgraded with separately available accessory sets as required.
Eduard Modellbau - ProfiPACK Edition
The ProfiPACK product line consists of high-quality plastic model kits, which are also equipped with photo-etched parts for a very high level of detail. The masking film and stencils in the set also help with painting the model or with painting work on the model. The decal sheets usually give modelling enthusiasts a choice of four to six aircraft insignia and/or markings for their model.
The models in the ProfiPACK product line are available in the scales 1:48, 1:72, 1:144 and 1:32.
The kits can be recognised by the printing of the same name on the top right of the packaging.
The ProfiPACK kits are designed for moderately experienced modellers and are very popular.
Eduard Modellbau - Limited Edition
The Limited Edition models also consist of high-quality plastic parts. As with the ProfiPACK models, they have additional detailed photo-etched parts. These sets are complemented by an even larger selection of aircraft insignia and/or markings for the model by including even more decal sheets with the kit. The high level of detail is further enhanced by resin accessories, which are also part of the Limited Edition models.
Eduard Modellbau - Super44
The products in the Super44 model line are aimed at fans of the 1:144 scale. The kits contain high-quality plastic parts and decal sheets with at least four different marking options, but Eduard has dispensed with additional accessories and the popular paint stencils for these models.
Like many Airfix models, the models are suitable for beginners and offer a great deal of assembly fun.
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