Brand |
Herpa |
|
product type |
road vehicles |
|
technical & model details |
scale |
1:87 |
material & finish |
plastic kit |
gauge |
HO gauge |
Age notice |
not suitable under 14 years |
MiniKits are original Herpa models as assembly sets for model railroaders and collectors. Due to Herpa’s snap-on construction, MiniKits can be assembled with little effort and no need for glue (assembly instructions are enclosed). For little money, a model creation or a vehicle transport car can be equipped respectively loaded with cars. Prior to assembly, airbrushers have the opportunity to paint their vehicles with the desired color.
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.