Scale Aircraft Models and Scale Airplane Models, Sized for Display
Scale aircraft models only feel “right” when the proportions, paint, and details line up with what you expect on the ramp. We build custom scale airplane models and scale aircraft models in common display sizes – typically 12" and 15" – and can discuss other dimensions when your space requires it.

Nextant 400XT (Beechjet) 
PA28 Warrior II 
Piper Arrow 
Piper Cheyenne
Which size fits your shelf or office?
The best scale is the one you will enjoy every day. We help you weigh wingspan, height, and viewing distance so the model reads well from across a room – not just up close.
If you already have a niche, cabinet, or shadow box in mind, tell us early. That constraint often drives the ideal scale more than any rule of thumb.
What “scale” promises in our workshop
For us, scale work is not only shrinking outlines. It is committing to consistent detail: readable markings, believable surface transitions, and hardware that matches the aircraft’s era and configuration when you want that fidelity.
A scale model is a smaller copy of a real aircraft with every dimension reduced by the same ratio, so a 12" model of a Cessna 172 keeps the real plane's proportions. We hold every build to that rule.
Detail that survives scrutiny
Customers routinely mention antennas, pitot tubes, lighting, and paint accuracy in reviews because those cues sell the illusion of the real aircraft.
If you are comparing shops, look for a process that includes revisions and staged approvals. We prefer unlimited revisions at each stage so you are confident before we ship.
Standard sizes and starting prices (USD, FedEx shipping included)
| Size | Good for | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 12" | A desk, shelf or bookcase | $230 |
| 15" | An office, hangar wall or display cabinet | $275 |
| Larger or custom | Lobbies, showrooms and statement pieces | Quoted per model |