Academy Models

Academy Models is a South Korean-based company that specializes in the production of plastic model kits. The company was founded in 1969, initially producing educational models for use in schools. In the early 1980s, Academy Models began producing plastic model kits, with an initial focus on military vehicles and aircraft.

The company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality kits with excellent fit and detail. Their first major success came in 1986 with the release of a 1/72 scale F-4 Phantom II aircraft kit, which was widely praised for its accuracy and attention to detail. This kit helped establish Academy Models as a major player in the model kit industry.

In the years that followed, Academy Models expanded its product line to include kits of a wide variety of military vehicles and aircraft, including tanks, ships, and helicopters. They also began producing kits of popular science fiction subjects, such as the Star Wars and Gundam franchises.

Academy Models has continued to innovate over the years, developing new technologies to improve the accuracy and quality of their kits. In 1997, they introduced their patented "Photo-Etch" technology, which allows for the inclusion of finely-detailed metal parts in plastic model kits. They also pioneered the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software in the production of model kits, allowing for greater accuracy and detail in the design process.

Today, Academy Models is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of plastic model kits in the world, known for their high-quality products and innovative design. Their kits are popular among model builders of all skill levels, and the company continues to release new and exciting products on a regular basis.