Eduard: High-Quality Aircraft Model Kits and Scale Modeling Accessories
Eduard is a renowned Czech modeling brand, internationally valued for the high level of detail and historical accuracy of its kits. Their products focus mainly on aircraft and military vehicle models, offering high-quality kits that typically include plastic parts, photo-etched details, decals, and other accessories to achieve superior realism. At CraftyMinis, we carry several iconic Eduard models, such as the Japanese fighter A6M2 Zero Type 21 in 1/48 scale and the iconic Spitfire F Mk.IX in 1/72 scale. Both kits reflect Eduardโs tradition of faithfully recreating historical aircraft. The brandโs journey began in the late 1980s in the Czech Republic, and over the years, Eduard has expanded its catalog to cover subjects ranging from World War I to modern aviation.
Eduard Brand History
The company Eduard Model Accessories, s.r.o. was founded in 1989 in the city of Most (Czech Republic). Initially, its founders (A. Kurรกk and V. ล ulc) focused on manufacturing photo-etched parts for scale models. In 1990, they released their first photo-etch set (a 1/48 scale Su-25K model). After the success of these accessories, in 1993 Eduard diversified its production by introducing plastic model kits to its lineup. Since then, the brand has grown internationally, earning the trust of expert modelers thanks to its blend of technical innovation and historical accuracy. Today, Eduard is a leader in scale modeling accessories and continues to expand its offerings to meet the needs of hobbyists around the world.
Eduard Products
Some of Eduardโs standout products include:
- Aircraft and military vehicle model kits: Static kits of aircraft (Spitfire, Bfย 109, P-51 Mustang, Japanese Zero, etc.) and historical armored vehicles, covering conflicts from WWI and WWII to modern-day operations. Eduard offers these kits in popular scales (1/32, 1/48, 1/72, etc.), with various editions (such as the enhanced Profipack and the simpler Weekend Edition). They also offer kits of naval ships and ground vehicles, though military aircraft remain their main focus.
- Detail sets (photo-etched and resin parts): Eduard is well known for its highly detailed photo-etched sets, featuring ultra-fine brass parts for seats, seatbelts, levers, instrument panels, and other cockpit elements. Likewise, the Brassin line includes high-precision resin components (engines, propellers, wheels, landing gear, etc.) that enhance models with added realism. These add-ons are highly appreciated by modelers seeking a professional level of detail.
- Painting masks and decals: The brand offers self-adhesive mask sheets to simplify the masking of canopies, clear parts, and wheels, ensuring precise paint lines without damaging the model. In addition, Eduard provides decal sheets with a variety of markings (insignias, numbers, camouflage schemes) for each kit. These accessories allow modelers to personalize their builds with realistic finishes and authentic details.
- Various modeling tools and accessories: Beyond kits and detail sets, Eduard also offers other scale modeling supplies, such as primers, specialty paints (via their Mission Models line), precision assembly tools, and additional masking templates. In short, Eduard provides a complete ecosystem of products for high-quality scale modeling.
Commitment to Quality
Eduard is known for its strong commitment to quality and accuracy. Every kit is designed and manufactured with the goal of faithfully replicating the historical details of the real aircraft or vehicle, using high-grade plastic and ensuring part consistency. As a result, modelers trust that an Eduard kit will fit together properly and offer an excellent finish. This attention to detailโcombined with historically accurate markings and decalsโmakes the brand highly regarded among discerning hobbyists. In essence, Eduard blends technical expertise with constant innovation (through new editions and accessory technologies) to keep its kits and add-ons among the most reliable and detailed on the market.