Custom Building Services

When you need a scale miniature for your private collection or a

commercial application, Creative Miniature Associates can

create anything for you. From an exquisite one of a kind scratch

built model to a full range of kits and/or hand built models. Our

primary focus is automotive and has been for over 15 years.

Our clients have included: automobile manufacturers,

commercial houses, television, race drivers, model companies

and numerous private collectors.

All models are extensively researched from: our access to many of the actual cars, and our extensive research library which is comprised

hundreds of books, over 1000 magazines, and thousands of separate articles & photographs. We are also in contact with a number of the top

automotive restorers and historians and have a comprehensive knowledge of most types of road & race cars from the early 1920ís through the

cars of today.

All orders are treated individually - no "toy like" work. We do not build any model in a "box stock" manner - we modify and add detail to every

model we build. Typically we will fabricate whatever parts are needed in order to build a proper and accurate miniature. All models are signed and

dated. If the model is to be of a version or type of car that we do not have enough information on, then it is important for us to be supplied with as

much information as possible from the customer, as well as required photographs of the exact car to be modeled. If needed (and as we have done

numerous times) we will travel almost anywhere in the world to see the car in person to gather the necessary photos and detailed information.

This is something we always do when taking on a commission for a scratch built model.

We work in all scales. From 1:43rd through 1:8th. We specialize in 1:24th and 1:12th scales. Many of the more popular model kits are available in

1:43rd and 1:24th scales (approx. 4" long and approx. 7" long respectively). With custom builts the most economical way to start is with an existing

base kit, though we can and have scratch built models in many scales. The widest range of choices of what we call the "base kits" are in 1:43 and

1:24th scales. The larger you go the larger the cost.

Please note that literally anything can be built, it is simply a matter of your budgetary constraints. If so desired, we will replicate the interior of a car

down to a radar detector of any type, 3 dimensional dash gauges, seats with piping, wood trim, full engine and chassis detail, even machined

miniature bolt heads, etc. We have a large selection of parts and accessories on hand, and we do fabricate many parts that are not readily

available. Naturally all models have gleaming hand rubbed paint finishes.

Our models are ordered by people who want the very best there is.

For that reason we have been selected by some of the foremost automobile collectors and corporations to build models for them. Shown in this

section is just a small sampling of the numerous models we have custom built for private collectors. We will continue to add new photos to this

page. Thank you for your interest and please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.