High-end industrial models

Promodels: A French manufacturer of industrial models since 1995

Since 1995, we've been assisting our customers with their marketing communication campaigns, providing advice, creativity and expertise to create prestigious prototypes and models customized to their image.
We produce high-end models in small and medium production runs, in all sizes, with a constant focus on precision, high-quality finishes, and adherence to industry standards. This proven expertise has resulted in the delivery of tens of thousands of models to our customers to date.
Our team is made up of qualified personnel working in the "old-fashioned" way, with all the know-how acquired over many years, as well as the latest 3D technologies. The combination of these two skills enables us to offer you the very best of each experience, in order to provide you with top-of-the-range prototypes and miniatures.

Promodels by the Numbers:
Since 1995
Over 30 years of experience
Prototyping workshop in Paris
Clients in the French and European defense industries
Models ranging from a few centimeters to large dioramas
Small, medium, and large production runs

  • Details of a Jaguar model kit from Promodels
  • High-end model of the EBRC Jaguar
  • 3D Model Design for Industry

Example of a model in parts

- Shell and chassis made of resin from a 3D prototype
- Grids and small parts made of nickel silver photo-etching
- Rubber tires
- Injected plastic parts
- Decals for markings and decorations
Parts also present in our other models
- Machined metal barrel (brass or aluminum)

Custom Industrial Model Manufacturing

Whether your project is a prototype or a production model, we can design and produce for you any miniature you'd like to promote to your prospects.
To support all our customers, we are able to offer small runs of just a few units to much larger runs, always with the same high quality.


Our products are either:
- 100% French manufacture, with a workshop in Paris for prototype development and small series production.
- We also have a workshop in Europe and suppliers all over the world.
It's up to you to choose the production method you prefer!
Our miniatures are made with all the right materials to respect the specific details of each vehicle.

Integrated details in our miniatures:
- Detailed cabin with transparent windows
- Detailed wheels with rubber tires
- Machine gun tube and/or barrel machined in metal
- Photo-etched metal protective grilles
- Realistic camouflage
- Branded decals with your image/logo on vehicle.
- Packaging in your colors with your information and logo.
- High-quality display box

Scale models as realistic as the ones you want to promote.
For your promotional models, we can reproduce any model in any scale, but a 15/20 cm miniature remains the best compromise between quality and price, as well as the best size for your miniature to remain on a desk to do its promotional work, in full view of everyone.

Renault Trucks VIP Industrial Model

Custom Packaging

Production of VBMR Griffon scale models by Promodels

Small-scale production
 in our Paris workshop

Aravis Nexter Special Forces Syria 2018 Model Kit

Custom colors and markings

Spare Parts for Promodels Models

Parts adapted to their uses

Customization, modification, and creation of custom dioramas

Do you have a particular need? We can meet all your requirements for customizing, transforming, restoring or integrating any model into a diorama, so that it adapts exactly to your needs.

Griffon VBMR with CAMTAC  camouflage

model of the French Army's new CAMTAC camouflage pattern
A custom Promodels camouflage design will provide you with a solution

Arquus / Renault Trucks Defense Higuard Qatari

Arquus model of the Higuard armored vehicle for the Qatari Army
True customization with paintwork and camouflage patterns painted entirely by hand

Nexter MBT / char Leclerc 140 camouflage coyote

A one-of-a-kind model of the STAT Leclerc 140 tank prototype
Custom-made model with its prototype camouflage—a one-of-a-kind, homemade model

Diorama PVP RAID avec figurines

Scale model of the RAID PVP in action with miniatures
If your designs deserve the best possible presentation, Promodels knows just how to do it!

Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Models

What information is needed to create a model?
To evaluate a project, it is helpful to have drawings, detailed photographs, and 3D STEP or STP files (if available), as well as the dimensions or desired scale. The intended quantity and the intended use of the model also help determine the most suitable manufacturing solution.

What types of military models and armored vehicles does Promodels manufacture?
Promodels specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end military models and armored vehicles (such as the Serval from KNDS), of miniatures and tactical dioramas. We collaborate with major defense contractors (ArquusThalesFN Herstal) to produce industrial prototypes and display models with absolute precision, at any required scale.

How much does an industrial model cost?
The price of a custom industrial model depends on several factors: its dimensions, level of detail, the desired materials and finishes, the quantity to be produced, and the quality of the technical documents provided (drawings, 3D files, photos, etc.).
Since every project is unique, we provide a customized quote after assessing your needs to offer you the solution best suited to your project and budget.

How long does it take to produce a professional model?
The production time for a professional model depends primarily on the model’s complexity, the quantity to be produced, and the technical information available at the start of the project.
Comprehensive documentation and sufficient lead time allow us to optimize the various stages of design, prototyping, and production. A very tight deadline may require special arrangements and result in higher production costs.
We therefore recommend planning your project well in advance, especially when the models are intended for a trade show, a product launch, or a major event.

Do you offer the production of truck models and industrial prototypes in small batches?
Yes, the Promodels workshop provides 3D design, validation prototyping, and small- or large-scale production of truck models (such as Scania or Renault Trucks models), industrial equipment, and transportation vehicles. Each miniature faithfully reproduces even the smallest mechanical details for commercial or technical validation purposes.

How is a high-end industrial model or miniature created?
At Promodels, the creative process spans from the initial design through a validation prototype to final production. Our design office, based in Paris (75012), works closely with manufacturers to deliver custom-made dioramas, accessories, and scale models.

What scale should be chosen for an industrial model?
The scale depends on the size of the actual product, the desired level of detail, and the model’s intended use. For a model intended for an office, as a gift, or for a sales presentation, a length of approximately 15 to 20 cm often strikes an excellent balance between size, accuracy, and cost.
Check out our article on the right dimensions for your models

Can you produce a single model?
Yes. Promodels produces everything from one-of-a-kind pieces and prototypes to small, medium, and large production runs.

What materials are used?
Depending on the project, our models may combine resin, machined metal, photo-etched parts, plastic, rubber, transparent glass, and high-definition decals to reproduce the specific details of the original product.
Check out an example with details that make all the difference

Can the models be customized?
Yes. Colors, camouflage patterns, markings, logos, license plates, accessories, display stands, display cases, and packaging can all be tailored to the client’s specifications and visual identity.

What are industrial models used for?
They can be used as sales presentation tools, educational aids, display models, VIP gifts, communication tools, materials for trade shows, or to demonstrate how a product that is difficult to transport works.