Model Talk - Model Making
Interview with Agora's CEO
In Episode 5 of The Scale Model World Podcast Dave and Wayne discuss what they've been up to and get a fascinating insight into how build up models are created by James Franks, CEO of Agora Models.
October 31, 2023
NO TIME TO DIE – Aston Martin DB5
Making the model of the most famous car in the world we just had to make the legendary DB5. So important for Bond over the years.
Stephen
August 9, 2023
Who is Agora?
In 2009, I was one of two co-founders of an exciting new idea which came to be known as ModelSpace. What started off as a way in which to acquire museum-quality models at affordable prices, would go on to become one of the world’s biggest modeling hobby sites.
Admin Agora
August 4, 2023
Get to Know Optimus Prime
In the words of the most beloved Autobot..."Greetings People of Earth"! Recently our attention has been returning to 80’s pop-culture as we get close to the first pack of Optimus Prime.
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023
Top Tools for a Big-Scale Modeller
They say that a poor craftsman always blames his tools. And, whilst having the right tools won’t necessarily make you a modelling Jedi overnight, it can certainly help to make your build that little bit easier
Mike Lane
June 5, 2023
The Jaguar E-Type – the coolest car of all time?
The Jaguar E-Type – one of the iconic cars you can build at 1/8 scale with Agora – was a 1960s classic. Modding specialist Mike Lane explains why he thinks the E-Type is still one of the coolest, or as Austin Powers might say, grooviest, cars ever made.
Mike Lane
June 5, 2023
World of Wayne – He didn’t see that coming!
Guest editorial article by Ian Campbell
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023
Scale-Modeling: from Hobby to Business
Companies like Agora Models and Partwork Upgrades are the new faces of Big-Scale Modeling, so what makes them different to the long-established corporates?
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023
Partwork model building – to mod or not to mod?
Guest editorial article by Mike Lane
Mike Lane
June 5, 2023
3D scanning a Jaguar E-type
Following on from last year’s blog post where we explained in detail how our cars are photographed and scanned to create a 3D model, we can now reveal that the model we were scanning at that time was an original full-size model for our 1961 Jaguar E-type.
James
June 5, 2023
What are Big-Scale Models?
Many of you who have built an Agora model will no doubt have tried to explain to friends what it is about scale-modeling you enjoy, where you go when you disappear from the world for a few hours, and why you are so proud of your completed build.
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023
Get Building to Keep Busy: How to Speed Up Your Modelling
Did you know you have complete control over how many and how often you get your Agora Packs?
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023
Precision Detailing at 1:8 Scale
Agora’s model cars are created in 1:8 scale, which we see as an optimum size for model hobbyists and enthusiasts. With 1½ inches (38.1 mm) of your model representing 1 foot (30.5 cm) of the real car, the finished model will be impressively imposing and sure to be a focal point of any room.
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023
Making Model Cars – The Agora Way
How do we get our model cars to be as close to the real thing as we can?
Admin Agora
June 5, 2023