AZ Models is a Czech plastic model kit manufacturer founded in the 1990s, specializing in limited-run injection-molded aircraft kits. Based in the Czech Republic, the company carved out a niche by producing models of obscure and lesser-known aircraft subjects that mainstream manufacturers typically overlook.
AZ Models focuses primarily on 1/72 scale aircraft, including prototypes, experimental planes, and variants from various nations that saw limited service. Their catalog features interesting subjects from aviation history that appeal to specialist modelers seeking unique additions to their collections.
As a limited-run manufacturer, AZ Models' kits typically feature shorter production runs than mass-market brands, though they use injection-molded plastic rather than resin or vacuum-formed components. The kits generally require more modeling experience due to potentially challenging fit and assembly compared to mainstream manufacturers, but they fill important gaps in scale modeling by making rare subjects accessible.
AZ Models continues operating today, regularly releasing new kits that cater to dedicated aviation enthusiasts and collectors seeking distinctive models beyond the common warbirds and commercial aircraft.