Custom Building Services
(Shown to the right are various Marque photo albums which
show samples of some of the hundreds of models we have
previously custom built to order. Please note: all models
shown are built to order only. Click on a photo to see many
more detailed and larger images.)
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.
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 1920's 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 about commissioning a custom built model. Contact information can be found at the bottom of this page.
Prices subject to change without notice.