Planes & Helicopters

Welcome to Our Giant Selection of Collectable Aircraft

They say a thing of beauty is a joy forever and that’s a phrase we feel really encapsulates collecting model vehicles.  Once you’ve found your passion and what makes you happy, why not build up a collection.  It’s an affordable hobby that can be as big or as small as you want it to be.  Got a favourite thing, like sports cars? Or a particular model of car?  Or a colour scheme?  Or a manufacturer? Or an operator?  Or even a scale?  Collect away to your heart’s content and either display in a cabinet or simply squirrel away in mint condition in their original packaging to be savoured in the future.

Nearly everyone at some stage has collected something in their younger days, whether it be stickers, trading cards, records or something with a bit more presence such as toy cars, action figures or perhaps even something even more substantial such as actual cars!

Most of our collectables are supplied in clear crystal style clear boxes so you can see the rich detail contained within the model and are delicately made and painted.  Usually manufactured in a diecast metal, many offer operational parts such as free running wheels and occasionally opening doors.  Generally the price reflects the quality of finish and accuracy.  Available in a wide variety of scales, there is no right or wrong size to collect in.  However, our most heavily stocked scales are in 1:76, 1:87. 1:160 and 1:148 scales as these vehicles are also suitable for the large model railway market too.

We offer a huge range of collectable model vehicles from the likes of Welsh supplier, Oxford as well as from British brand Corgi.  There is a huge offering from German brand Herpa who are particularly strong in Trucks and Aircraft while Wiking offer a wide variety of vehicles too.  EFE are known for their range of British buses while Greenlight specialise in film and franchise products with vehicles you’ve definitely seen on screen before.

With everything from the pioneers of aviation, through to the heroic fighter craft of World War II and beyond to the luxury airliners we take for granted today, there’s definitely something to excite you.  Featuring historic manufacturers such as Supermarine, Avro, Messerschnitt and Hawker through to modern day giants such as Airbus, Boeing and Lockheed Martin and operators such as the RAF, the Luftwaffe alongside British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Emirates, there’s no excuse not to start a collection today.

We are one of the largest suppliers of collectables in the UK and our experienced expert team (some of whom are collectors themselves) are on hand to guide you with any advice or suggestions you might need. Get collecting by buying top brands such as Corgi, Oxford, EFE, Herpa, Wiking and Greenlight directly from Gaugemaster – the model shop for BIG imaginations.