Honourable Lead Boiler Suit Company are designers of model figures, model vehicles & accessories in 1/48th Scale & Model figures, vehicles & accessories in 28mm (1/55th) for Gamers.
Hockley
Birmingham
B18 6HR
Hornby Hobbies develops, manufactures and supplies hobby and toy products for a global market. With a collection of truly iconic brands spanning model railways, slot racing, die-cast models and plastic model kits.
A Brief Hornby Hobbies History
Hornby Hobbies’ journey began back in 1901 in Liverpool. When founder Frank Hornby applied for a patent in 1901 to protect an invention he called Improvements in. Toy or Educational Devices for Children and Young People’. This became Meccano, and in 1964, Hornby and Meccano bought by a rival company, Tri-ang. Hornby Railways became independent again in the 1980s. And has continued it's legacy as one of the most iconic companies in Britain.
The Beating Heart of Margate
Hornby has been a famous fixture in Margate, Kent, since 1964 when Tri-ang acquired the company. The impressive Hornby factory site at Margate constructed by Lines Brothers Limited in 1953 as a purpose built. State of the art model production facility for Rovex Scale Models Ltd and their world famous Tri-ang Railway system. The new factory housed the technical, experimental and development departments of the company. In addition to a limited manufacturing capacity for their brand of Tri-ang model railways.
Hornby Hobbies’ Most Iconic Brands
Hornby is a household name and is famous as the UK brand leader in the model railway hobby. The company’s founder was Frank Hornby. (1863 - 1936) who applied for a patent in 1901 to protect an invention he called. ‘Improvements in Toy or Educational Devices for Children and Young People’. Nobody then could have imagined how this product would influence the model railway hobby that we know today. Frank Hornby, granted his patent and soon put the invention into production under the name ‘Mechanics Made Easy’.
Now simply called "Hornby", the company justifiably retains the position it has held for more than 50 years. As Britain’s leading model railway manufacturer.
Scalextric is the ultimate motor racing system
Scalextric is the ultimate motor racing system for all ages. Where miniature cars race against each other on special track. Getting their power from a slot in the middle of each lane (you will sometimes hear Scalextric called slot racing). Invented, Fred (B F) Francis, the very first Scalextric, made in Havant, Hampshire in 1956. In 1968, Hornby Hobbies acquired the company and was instrumental in shaping it into what you see today.
Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer. Of scale plastic model kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Air-fix produces a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modellers with subjects such as.
military aircraft
civil aircraft
ships
galleons
cars
space
figures
dioramas
military vehicles
Airfix founded in 1939 by Nicholas Kove
Airfix founded in 1939 by Nicholas Kove, a refugee from Hungary who originally manufactured rubber inflated toys. After trading hands and designs many times. In 2006 Hornby Hobbies Ltd bought both the. Airfix and Humbrol brands and have dedicated to their revitalisation ever since.
Founded in 1919 as the Humber Oil Company, Humbrol initially supplied bicycle oil for Hull's growing army of cyclists. In 1935, however, the company asked to produce paints for renovating cycles and came up with Art Enamel. Since Humbrol, founded in 1919 the brand has been under several owners. In November 2006, the Humbrol and Airfix brands were acquired Hornby Hobbies Ltd. Where they sit alongside some of Britain’s best-loved toy and hobby brands.
Hornby model railways
Scalextric slot racing
Corgi die-cast models
Corgi's famous model vehicles captured the imagination of millions of baby boomers and, what were once simply toys for boys. Now highly sought-after in the expanding collectables market. The Corgi brand created the Mettoy Company of Northampton which first started to produce colourful, pressed metal toys in the 1930s. It bought Hornby Hobbies in 2008. Today, the majority of Corgi cars, trucks and buses produced as once-only Limited Editions. And often sold out within weeks of release.
Hornby Hobbies Present
Today, Hornby Hobbies ltd is home to 15 collectible and scale model brands. The company has had the opportunity to expand internationally. Working with brands from France, Germany, Spain and Italy and partnering with stockists all over the world.
Hornby Hobbies has prioritised its accessibility, ensuring that our much loved and loyal community has been able to grow into online spaces such as. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and our forums, to continue connecting over their shared passion like never before.
With our long history of embracing change, promoting creativity and connecting with you. We are very much looking forward to another 100 years. The best is yet to come.
Hornby Railways is a British model railway brand. Also owns Airfix and Humbrol.
Hornby Hobbies Ltd
Enterprise Road
Westwood Industrial Estate
Margate
Kent
CT9 4JX
Hornets Nest Miniatures first endeavor is a rather extensive line of 10mm resin cabins - one story, two story brick and clapboard houses, a church, mill and schoolhouse. Many of our castings are based on period artwork or actual structures existing on battlefields. They are be perfect for games set in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the Civil War.
I have been involved with wargaming in one form or another for the better part of my 42 years on this planet. My father is a retired Army Officer, and from the time I was old enough to walk we have been traipsing around battlefields, or visiting some out of the way hobby shop in search of tiny lead soldiers.
My style or technique is a blend of the old and new. I use a three up shading system made popular by painters such as Steve Dean, or Kevin Dallimore, but I use washes and inks as well. I feel like this softens the shading a bit and gives the miniatures a tone that is less bright than if I just slapped on the paint strait from the pot.
I'm lucky enough to make my living as a creative director for a design firm, but it's my love of miniature world building that keeps me painting and collecting. I have two amazing son's, one of which seems to have been bitten by the wargaming bug.
Hotz ArtWorks provides illustration/graphic art services to the print/publishing industry, produces 3D PDF card-stock models, and manufactures a large line of felt mats and felt gaming products. To view our range of services and products, please click on the website/product links below.
PO Box 125 - Stn. Whonnock,
Maple Ridge, BC
V2W 1V9
Canada
Hovels have an excellent range of buildings,in all scales and periods, specifically designed to compliment any Wargaming table. The buildings and accessories are cast in resin and are available fully painted to a very high standard suitable to grace the table of the most discerning wargamer,but are also designed that when bought unpainted a very acceptable standard can be achieved by the do it yourself player. We plan to extend our range of buildings over the next year and are always open for suggestions for new additions.
18 Glebe Road
Scartho
Grimsby
N.E.Lincs
DN33 2HL
Humbrol is a British manufacturer of model kits, toys and paints. Producing under its own brand and the Airfix, Sky Marks, Young Scientist, 1st Gear, High Speed and W. Britain brands. In 2006, the company entered administration, but later the same year acquired Hornby.
Hornby Hobbies Ltd
Enterprise Road
Westwood Industrial Estate
Margate
Kent
CT9 4JX
Hydra Miniatures is the manufacturer of unique fantasy and science fiction miniatures. Our business model is governed by three guiding principles: create unique ranges of miniatures, design figures that are easy for gamers to assemble and paint, and offer top notch customer service and communication.
Sounds good. But let’s tell it like it is.
We feel the market is flooded with Tolkienesque fantasy miniatures orcs, dwarves, and elves. The same goes for sci-fi bodybuilder commandos in power armor fighting H.R. Giger inspired xenomorphs.
Frankly, we’re sick of it. And who needs yet another miniatures company creating the same thing you’ve seen a hundred times?
Our mission is to break away from these clichés and create never before seen figures that no one else is doing. Figures that fire your imagination and inspire you to new gaming possibilities.
Next form, fit and finish. So many figures are a pain to assemble and paint. Our miniatures are designed with the gamer in mind. Castings are quick to assemble and appropriately detailed to make them easy to paint. You get your figures on the table quickly so you can spend more time gaming.
Finally, we believe that communication is essential. So we’ve set a very high standard of customer service for ourselves. We hope to avoid mistakes through good communication and high standards of quality. However, if we make a mistake, we pledge to correct it as soon as possible no hassle, no fuss! And hopefully website features like downloadable catalogues with actual sized photos will help gamers make informed decisions about our products and eliminate some of the typical errors other miniatures manufacturers have encountered.
In short, we’re going to be the absolute best at what we do. And your experience with Hydra Miniatures will keep you coming back for more.
28118 James Dr.
Warren, MI 48092
United States
The Hobby Company Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, UK, are distributors of high quality Toy & Hobby products from some of the world's leading brands. The Hobby Company distributes to the trade in the UK and Ireland.
The company has forged its name and reputation for quality. Excellence, service and expertise in this sector thanks to roots, which go back as far as 1966.
The Hobby Company operates from a large purpose built 40,000 square foot office and warehouse facility in Central Milton Keynes. Highly trained and professional teams in Sales, Customers Service, Warehousing & Marketing have many years of experience in the hobby industry. In addition, retailers are serviced by a dedicated sales team covering the whole of England. Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland.
Through an application of the principles of supplying the finest products, total commitment to customer service and quality. The Hobby Company Ltd has established itself at the forefront of the Toy & Hobby Industry.
Garforth Place
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
Bucks
MK5 8PG