About ScaleMonkey
By model builders. For model builders.
My name is Karsten Möbius, I am from Ulm in Germany, and I am a passionate hobby model builder. Since 2014, I have been operating ScaleMonkey, a platform for model building enthusiasts.
Since my childhood, I have been involved in building models – from small gliders to US quarter-scale car models. I am particularly fascinated by how ideas can be implemented in design and mechanics. A special highlight was the assembly of a Cobra 427 V8 internal combustion engine kit in 1:4 scale by Gary Conley from the USA.
The 1:4 scale has not established itself in car model building and is increasingly disappearing from the scene. Therefore, we now focus on the common 1:5 and 1:6 scales. Our focus is on the detailed reproduction of the era of large internal combustion engines. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing processes, models with a special appeal are created – each one unique, crafted with great dedication and passion.
Thanks to our long-standing contacts with model builders worldwide, we always strive for the highest quality and perfection. ScaleMonkey supports you with tricky questions regarding construction – whether it is about components, design, or special challenges.
ScaleMonkey invites you to immerse yourself in the world of model building and to benefit from the experiences of other model builders – true to the motto: “By model builders for model builders”.
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Model Building Shop
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Handmade in Germany!
Our models are created in-house – from the first stroke to the smallest detail – with love and dedication. This is how we guarantee you quality and enjoyment of our products, offering much more than just a low price.
We develop our models using the 3D software SolidWorks, so we know exactly how they will function and look early in the process. This results in precise, true-to-scale components that can withstand intensive model operation. Our milled parts are manufactured in a high-end CNC milling centre in Sankt Augustin – from individual parts to series production in certified quality.
At ScaleMonkey, we place great value on your trust – so that you can enjoy our models for a long time.
Contact
You can share your concerns, wishes, or suggestions with us via our contact form. We look forward to your feedback!
Partners
Here you will find a small selection of our partners whose products we have tested or offer in our shop.
CEO & Founder of ScaleMonkey
Karsten Möbius has invested countless hours of work and thousands of euros to realize his childhood dreams true to scale as a passionate hobbyist and professional designer.
He embodies model building at the limits of what is possible, according to the motto: Perfection is not a coincidence, but passion.