Atlanta, GA Modelworks Direct has expanded its custom Airplane Models production capacity after reporting a steady rise in orders from collectors, aviation professionals, and corporate clients over the past year.
The company, known for handcrafted wooden scale replicas, stated that the increase in demand has primarily come from aviation enthusiasts seeking personalized aircraft displays, as well as organizations commissioning presentation models for offices, events, and commemorative purposes.
According to the company, the expansion includes additional workshop resources, refined production workflows, and extended detailing capabilities for commercial aircraft, military planes, and historic aviation replicas.
“We began seeing more requests for fully customized aircraft builds, particularly from clients who wanted models created from specific photographs or fleet references,” a spokesperson for Modelworks Direct said. “The decision to expand was based on that consistent demand.”
Unlike mass-produced display pieces, Modelworks Direct builds each aircraft model individually using kiln-dried wood and hand-applied finishes. Every project follows a structured process that includes design reference review, scale confirmation, carving, painting, and final inspection before shipment.
Broader Customization Options
The expanded division now supports:
- Custom airline liveries and branding
- Historic aircraft recreations
- Limited-run fleet model orders
- Executive office display models
- Retirement and commemorative presentation builds
The company reports that corporate aviation departments and aerospace-related businesses have increasingly requested bulk orders of consistent fleet replicas for internal and promotional use.
Collectors have also sought models of vintage and out-of-production aircraft, many of which require archival research and detailed paint matching.
Focus on Craft and Accuracy
Modelworks Direct states that quality control remains central to its operations. Each airplane model is built using reference images and client-approved specifications to ensure accuracy in scale proportions and finishing.
The company clarified that it does not produce plastic kits or pre-assembled stock items. Instead, each piece is commissioned and built to specification.
Recent projects have included commercial airliners, military aircraft, and private jets requested by individual collectors and aviation institutions.
Supporting Aviation Displays and Events
In addition to individual commissions, the company has expanded its ability to handle coordinated production runs for trade shows, aviation expos, and corporate milestone events. These projects often involve multiple identical models designed for consistent presentation.
Modelworks Direct noted that improved workflow coordination now allows it to manage both single custom builds and larger fleet-style orders without affecting craftsmanship standards.
About Modelworks Direct
Modelworks Direct is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in handcrafted wooden scale replicas of aircraft, automobiles, maritime vessels, and military subjects. With more than 50 years of combined model-making experience within its team, the company serves private collectors, aviation professionals, corporations, and institutions seeking custom-built display models.
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