Model Expo Launches NEW eBay Store!

Attention Model Expo Fans: We've launched a new

Recent customer feedback!

We've received some nice feedback from our customers recently and we thought

Our customers sound off on our model kit quality!

We love seeing and hearing feedback from our customers! Whether it's the good, the not so good, or the ugly,

Measurement challenged?

As manufacturers of model kits & tools that are sold across the globe, one of the challenges we always face is regarding measurement. Specifically,

The "New" Hobby Store?

While we were out in Las Vegas this past week, we were discussing the hobby industry and a thought occurred  to us - could the "new" hobby store be your local, independent hardware store? We're curious as to how many of you

Super Spray Paint Combo!

This deal is way too good to pass up! Did you know that you can get your very own

Shine a little light on your project!

Using the Disqus comment tool, Dale from Seattle posted a nice comment regarding

Mini Air Compressor Review & Commentary

If you haven't noticed already, we've added comment functionality to all of our product pages. A recent comment was made

New projects, new product lines, new ideas

As the leader in wood and metal ship, airplane, wagon, and civil war armament & equipment model kits, Model Expo is constantly looking for new content / techniques / kits to bring to the hobby modeling community. During some recent research,

Necessity is the mother of invention!

Necessity is the mother of invention. Another way of saying this is: When people really need to do something, they will figure out a way to do it. 

I have been thinking about what to do with our hobby saw issue. After realizing we were going to be unable to manufacture the Preac Saw, I scoured the internet, I queried our suppliers, and just 

Model Expo is now on Tumblr!

After checking out Tumblr, I decided to take the plunge and see if anyone from our small tribe uses this medium to share pictures of their work. Tumblr reaches

Final Update: Model Expo & the Micro-Precision Table Saw from Preac Tool Company

Unfortunately, after researching what it would take to manufacture the Preac Table Saw, we have determined that it is not economically feasible given all of our other projects and commitments at this time. That being said,

Update: Model Expo and the Micro-Precision Table Saw from Preac Tool Company

Just as an update to our Preac Saw post,  I'm heading up to New York on Monday to chat with Arlene about  manufacturing the saw on their behalf - our way of continuing the Preac legacy. 

Addressing "old" business concerns

I was on the phone the other day with one of our long-time modelers and he mentioned that in his small circle of modeling friends, the question of Model Expo "being in trouble" came up yet again. His short response to this question of Model Expo's status is no, they are NOT "in trouble".

We still surprise modelers with our guarantee...

Our customers are still amazed by our unconventional guarantee. Every week, I see posts in forums and receive emails from customers who are surprised that our guarantee actually means something.

Model Expo and the Micro-Precision Table Saw from Preac Tool Company

Many of you may remember the Micro-Precision Table Saw from Preac Tool Company - a great saw from a great company! Ask any modeler who owns one--There is no other modelers tool on the market that enjoys such popularity. Professional Modelers, Museum Shops, and Amateurs the world over own "A Preac"!

(Un)expected Turbulence

As I wrap up another exciting week of running a small business, the thought of "Unexpected Turbulence" comes to mind. This week, we encountered several instances of turbulence in the manufacturing of our model kits.

What it means to stand behind your product!

What does it truly mean to "stand behind your product"? We've all seen, read, and in many cases experienced where this has gone terribly wrong - and it ultimately left us with a "bad taste in our mouth".

Welcome to Model Expo's Company Blog

Hello and welcome to Model Expo's Company Blog! Unlike our other model genre blogs (Aviator's Flight Log, Trailways&Battlefields, Shipwright's Journal), this blog will be used for general musings ranging from what's going on in our industry, challenges of a running a small business, and anything else I may have on my mind! In addition, if you have questions regarding our business, products, etc., you can ask them here!

Welcome to our little corner of the world - stop by and say hello!

Eric