Story of ESCI

1968-1999

Carbonel Jean-Christophe

This well-known Italian brand will remain famous for having introduced many innovations in the world of modelling, starting with the wide dissemination of board designs. ESCI were originally known for their offerings in the very popular 1/72 scale. They were also a pioneer in offering multiple variants of the same model parts or different markings, as well as the first (if not unique) large cockpit kits for fighter aircraft. The founding of the firm ESCI predates the Second World War, but it began to debut its models in the early 70s.

About the Author

Jean-Christophe Carbonel is a worldrenowned specialist in French model kits. His 20-year experience of the European and Japanese model kit markets enable him to deal in depth with the French "model craze".

Reviews

"...author Jean-Christophe Carbonel recaps the fascinating Story of ESCI Kits – latest in Histoire & Collections' absorbing series of hobby histories... So strap into Histoire & Collections' little Wayback Machine. And enjoy the trip! Recommended!" – Cybermodeller.com

"This is really an interesting one to read, and it is profusely illustrated with the old ESCI kits, pictures which bring back so many modelling memories" – Military Model Scene

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