Exclusive Brands
At ARD, we’re proud to offer a selection of exclusive and specialist brands for collectors, with a focus on unique releases, classic aircraft and highly detailed models.
ARD Models Our own range of officially licensed and carefully selected collector models.
Our own ARD Models range features officially licensed British Airways models in 1:400 and 1:200 scale, alongside a growing selection of other carefully chosen aircraft and liveries. Created with collectors in mind, ARD Models brings together officially licensed releases, popular aircraft and unique liveries across both scales.
Aero Classics Classic and nostalgic airliners.
Aero Classics focuses on classic and nostalgic airliners, from iconic propliners to early jetliners. We list new releases as they are announced, giving collectors the chance to pre-order upcoming models.
J-Fox Model Detailed aircraft models using established tooling.
J-Fox Model produces detailed aircraft models using established tooling, including the Inflight200 mould, with a growing range of popular and interesting releases.
Aero Polaris A rapidly growing name in 1:400 scale.
Established in 2024, Aero Polaris is a rapidly growing name in 1:400 scale, offering models across aircraft such as the A350 and 737, alongside its developing A320 family tooling.
YuModeL Airbus A300s and an expanding range of classic aircraft.
YuModel specialises in Airbus A300 models, with an expanding range that includes classic aircraft such as Tupolevs. More exciting releases are planned as the brand continues to grow.
Aether Models Specialist releases in 1:500 scale.
Aether Models focuses on 1:500 scale, bringing collectors a regular selection of detailed and popular releases across a range of aircraft and liveries.
C Models Popular and classic aircraft in 1:400 scale.
C Models offers a selection of popular and classic aircraft in 1:400 scale, using Panda tooling and covering a variety of interesting releases for collectors.
Patriot Models Unusual, distinctive and sought-after subjects.
Patriot Models brings a different perspective to the diecast collecting world, with releases across 1:200 and 1:400 scale. The range focuses on unusual, distinctive and highly sought-after aircraft, including unique liveries, special projects and historically interesting subjects that stand out from the usual releases.
3D Design Deck Hand-produced 3D-printed aircraft models.
3D Design Deck is a family-run model aircraft company based in Toronto, Canada, creating detailed 3D-printed aircraft models by hand. Their range offers collectors an affordable alternative to traditional diecast, with increasing levels of detail and a growing selection of unique models.
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We’re always interested in new brands, and we're also happy to help collectors searching for a particular model.
Interested in becoming an ARD supplier?
We’re always interested in discovering new and exciting model brands. If you are a brand or manufacturer interested in having ARD become a retailer for your products, please get in touch.
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If you’re looking for a specific model, aircraft, airline or livery that you can’t find on our website, contact Ronnie and we’ll be happy to see if we can help.
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