Western-Models
The company was started in Nov 1973 with the first model being released in January 1974 at the now well-known "Windsor Swap meet".
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Their first customer for the Mercedes Benz 540K were the Lang brothers of Danhausen in Germany and many models were produced for them over the following 10 years, as well as Western's own comprehensive range. Gunter Lang went on to produce the now famous Minichamps range in China of which Western produced some early examples.
During the 1970's and 80's a strong link was forged with many Fl Teams and models were produced in lots of different scales from 1/87th through to l/4 original size.
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Having started in Epsom, Surrey from an idea originally planned in Devon, the company moved to various larger premises in Redhill, Surrey and then a major move back west to Taunton. At present based in a rural setting the company has gone back to its "Western" roots.
Whilst in Taunton a new range of Aircraft was started in 1/200th scale and this now represents 50% of Western Models production. Over the last 8 years a large range has been established.
The photograph shows founder Mike Stephens with a l!4 scale Lotus made for the late Colin Chapman in the 1980's.
Western Models undertakes the complete production process from drawings through origination to final articles. This includes spin casting of different alloys, vacforming, artwork and design.
This family craft business employs 10 staff that help Joyce & Mike Stephens to continue producing the high quality metal models for discerning collectors.
