Herpa Magazine
DER MASS:STAB and WingsWorld provide you with the latest news about the Herpa models, report extensively about the originals and show in background stories about the great role models of the Herpa miniatures.
Highly detailed dioramas are presented as well as fine and and difficult conversions of cranes, trucks and sports cars. Exciting reports about airplanes and airlines are not to be missed.
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Der „zweite“ AnfangStrictly speaking, the Herpa company has two beginnings. Firstly, on 9 March 1949, the "Wilhelm Hergenröther - Fabrikation Nürnberger Qualitätsspielwa...>> Read more -
A StatementNot many accessories in the 1970s polarised popular opinion more than the vinyl roof. Technicians and engineers pointed out the practical disadvantage...>> Read more -
The nucleus of aviationThe rise of Canada and Calgary as a Western center is closely tied to the development of aviation. Churning out fresh pilots during the Second World W...>> Read more -
Vacation aboard an legendThe era of the Transall C-160 in the German Air Force ended more than two years ago. On September 23, 2021, the Bundeswehr retired its "Angel of the S...>> Read more -
Before they get boringFascinated by the new Faller "Gripper" tunnel boring machine, Heinz Hofmann decided this TBM deserved to be showcased on a fitting diorama. No sooner ...>> Read more -
Building bridgesFounded in 1944 with the support of Pan American Airways as Compañía Panameña de Aviación, Copa Airlines has developed into a major international airl...>> Read more -
Happy Birthday HerpaComing up, a big anniversary: Herpa will be 75 years old in 2024. It all started very modestly after the Second World War, and with model making acces...>> Read more -
In the woods & on the heathIn late summer, the blooming heathland inspires thousands of people. Our author Heinz Hofmann is no exception, and takes us on a tour of his newly cre...>> Read more -
Flughöhe NullDie Idee zum Straßentransport der Junkers F 13 entsteht bei Heinz Hofmann, als er einen Artikel in einer Zeitschrift für historische Flugzeuge liest. ...>> Read more -
Oberklasse ohne ImageIngolstadts Griff nach den Sternen: 1988 erscheint der Audi V8 D1, der erste echte Oberklasse-Audi. Aller Anfang ist schwer, auch jener von Audi. Erst...>> Read more -
Für kolossale FrachtDie Bundeswehr modernisiert ihren Fuhrpark, und wenn nicht gleich das passende Modell von Herpa erscheint, muss man eben selbst umbauen. Das dachte si...>> Read more -
930 oder 911 Turbo?Er gehört zu den Urgesteinen im Herpa-Programm. Und er ist heute noch attraktiv – sowohl das Vorbild als auch das Modell: der Porsche 930. Das ist die...>> Read more