Brand |
Herpa |
|
product type |
buildings |
|
military |
|
technical & model details |
scale |
1:87 |
material & finish |
Plastic model |
gauge |
HO gauge |
Age notice |
not suitable under 14 years |
The Military series includes a large amount of high-quality finished military car and aircraft models as printed and blank versions. The technology of the vehicles and airplanes from the time of WWI until today fascinates collectors and diorama builders in equal measure. The series will be expanded continuously with new types and print variants.
Wilhelm Hergenröther founded the company in Nuremberg in 1949. The company name is composed of the name Hergenröther Patent. Initially, the company produced model railway accessories. In 1961, Riwa-Plastik, a plastic parts manufacturer for the photo and phono industry, was founded.
In 1965, Herpa was taken over by this company. Both brand names continue to be used. The first 1/87th scale car model was presented at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Two years later, the first truck model in the same scale followed. Over the years, the magazine "MASS:STAB" is published. Since then, six copies have been published annually.