Monogram

Monogram

Monogram began plastic model kit manufacturing in response to Revell's use of plastic in their production model kits in 1953. Monogram model production expanded over the years from vintage cars and trucks to kits representing automobiles as well as military subjects. Monogram eventually merged with Revell, and the company name was officially dropped from car, trucks, and military lines in 2007.

During the 1960s, competitors employed artists to create stylish and unique model cars and trucks. Monogram hired Tom in 1967 and released two successful plastic model kits (a truck kit called "Beer Wagon" and a kit of a hot rod car called "Red Baron"). These model kits were so much appreciated that Monogram would continue to release model cars and pickup kits created by Tom for the next several years. Between 1967-1975, Tom Daniels created over 85 plastic model kits for Monogram and established himself as the most prolific fantasy car, cycle, and pickup truck designer in the model industry. A renewed interest in Tom's model cars and trucks kits has encouraged Revell to re-issue his model kits using many of the original car or trucks molds.

The company did maintain a robust catalog of WWII airplane models in 1:48 scale. Kits representing planes from the major combatants were produced (except Italian and Soviet model subjects) over several decades. Axis subjects were limited, and the bulk of 1:48 scale planes represented the Allies. Kits include the following:

• German models: Bombers (He 111 and Ju-series) and fighters (Do335, Fw 190, Bf 109, and Me 262)
• Japanese models: Fighters (Mitsubishi "Zero")
• United Kingdom models: Fighters (Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire)
• United States models: Bombers (B-17 and B-29) and fighters (P-47 and P-51)

Various model cars were released in different scales. Kits in 1:24 scale include specialty cars like the Kurtis Kraft Indy Racer. Mark Martin's 1989 Ford Thunderbird is an example of NASCAR as is Dale Earnhardt's Goodwrench Chevy Lumina. Some Monogram kits allow you to build car variations, like the Racing Pettys Combo Model Kit. Kits of racing trucks would include the 1:24 scale Monogram mold released under Revell as the 6 Total Chevy Race Truck.

An exact listing is difficult to determine as the company re-issued model cars under different names (even after merging with Revell). Fantasy designs from creators such as Tom Daniels may not be titled as a '57 Chevy even though it is based on that car. The base Chevy 150, Bel Air, and Nomad were all produced at one point.